Faithful moms have healthier children! That’s what researchers at the University of Auckland found after studying 2,507 first-time pregnant women in New Zealand. Their findings were published in the Journal of Reproductive Immunology.
Pre-eclampsia, hypertension induced by pregnancy, was less common in women who had long-term sexual relations exclusively with the biological father. The comparison was made with women who had been with their partner only for less than six months. Women who had babies that were small for gestational age were also more likely to have been in shorter relationships.

Faculty of 1000 reviewer Dr. Larry Chamley commented that prolonged exposure …read more

Women with endometriosis (referred to as endo by many sufferers) often have a difficult time getting pregnant, if they can get pregnant. However, a new study shows that more risks loom for women with endo who do get pregnant.

The largest study ever of endometriosis in pregnant women, published online at Human Reproduction, found that the condition is a major risk factor for premature birth. Dr. Henrik Falconer, of the Karolinska Institute in Sweden, indicated his team found that women with endo also had a higher risk of other pregnancy complications and are more likely to give birth through Caesarean section.
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Parentwonder.com linked to an interesting story on Reuters which refers to a new study stating:
Moms-to-be who have low vitamin D levels during pregnancy appear to be at increased risk for suffering from pre-eclampsia, according to a study.
Pre-eclampsia is a condition of pregnancy that usually begins with high blood pressure. The disorder may also lead to seizures, kidney failure or stroke. It slows the growth of the fetus, can cause early delivery, and can be fatal for the mother and the infant. The cause is unknown and there is no treatment, except to manage the symptoms.
It’s worth a read for expectant …read more