August 21, 2020

In-Person Pregnancy Checks Won't Raise COVID Risk

FRIDAY, Aug. 21, 2020 -- Here's some reassuring news for pregnant women: In-person doctor visits don't appear to make them vulnerable to COVID-19, a new study indicates.

It included thousands of Massachusetts women who had babies at four Boston-area hospitals between April 19 and June 27, 2020.

August 19, 2020

'Morning Sickness' Doesn't Stick to the A.M., Study Confirms

WEDNESDAY, Aug. 19, 2020 -- As many expectant mothers can unhappily attest, the nausea and vomiting known as "morning sickness" can occur at any time of the day.

In a new study, British researchers analyzed diaries kept by 256 women from the day they learned they were expecting until the 60th day of their pregnancy.

July 9, 2020

Exercise Might Make Breast Milk's Goodness Even Better

TUESDAY, June 30, 2020 -- Exercise is part of a healthy lifestyle, but a new study suggests it also increases the amount of a beneficial compound called 3SL in the breast milk of both humans and mice.

Based on that, researchers think that its benefits to babies could last for decades, potentially making them less likely to experience such chronic illnesses as obesity, type 2 diabetes and heart disease as they age.