Archive for the ‘Obstetrics’ Category
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Flu Shot
Friday, December 26th, 2008
Go & Get’m FLU SHOT 11/ 07 It’s Time to Get Your Flu Shot Washington, DC — The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) today reiterated its recommendation that all women who will be pregnant during the flu season—October through mid-May—be offered influenza (flu) vaccination. According to ACOG, flu vaccination is an essential part […]
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Pregnancy & Obesity
Friday, December 26th, 2008
Pre pregnancy obesity & overweight = raises risk of birth defects. August 7, 2007 By Mary Ann Moon Maternal obesity before pregnancy significantly increases the risk for offspring with anorectal atresia, hypospadias, limb reduction defects, diaphragmatic hernia and omphalocele, researchers reported in the August issue of the Archives of Pediatric and Adolescent Medicine. D. Kim […]