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star Any exposure to tobacco smoke during pregnancy is risky
Study finds evidence of genetic mutation in cord blood from newborns.

star Baby's genes affect mom's cholesterol levels
group of Belgian researchers has determined that a pregnant woman's ability to metabolize fats is determined not only by her genes but by her baby's genes as well.

star Fetal development: What does baby hear in utero?
What does your baby hear in the womb? Does playing classical music really make him smarter? Find out what the medical research says.

star Mother's prenatal and lactational diet may protect daughters from breast cancer
Mothers who eat foods rich in omega-3 fatty acids during pregnancy and while nursing, and who continue to feed their babies such a diet after weaning, may reduce their daughters' risk of developing breast cancer later in

star New research helps find cause of congenital heart disease
Doctor's at Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh are redefining early detection

star New test for cleft lip and palate
Researchers have developed a new genetic test that can help predict whether parents who have one child with the "isolated" form of cleft lip or palate are likely to have a second child with the same birth defect. Isolate

star Only one-third of women take vitamins to help prevent serious birth defects
March of Dimes calls for more folic acid fortification in grain.

star Ozone levels may raise risk of underweight births
USC study finds common pollutants linked to fetal growth retardation

star Poor pregnancy outcomes linked to increased uric acid
Pregnant women with hypertension who also have elevated blood uric acid levels may face an increased risk of complications that could be fatal for mother and baby, University of Pittsburgh researchers have found.

star Pre-pregnancy weight is increasing, bringing greater risk
Higher pre-pregnancy weight may mean more pregnancy-related complications.

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