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USDA's New Dietary Guideline Changes: What to Know for Pregnancy, Infants
Registered dietitian Sarah Andrus with Newton Wellesley Hospital talks about the latest dietary guidelines from federal health officials and the two major groups of our population they include for the first time.
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Black Women Are 2 to 3 Times More Likely to Die of Pregnancy-Related Causes. Here's Why
Did you know that Black women are two to three times more likely to die from pregnancy-related causes than their White counterparts? The shocking statistics from the CDC affect all of us, not just black pregnant women. But what can be done? Board certified OB-GYN Jessica Shepherd shares her tips with Mom2Mom’s Maria Sansone so we can all take...
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‘About to Have My Baby': City Council Member Attends Virtual Council Meeting From Hospital
A council member in Carlsbad in San Diego’s North County attended a virtual council meeting this week while multitasking to the max: she was at the hospital, getting ready to give birth to her first baby.
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No, the COVID-19 Vaccine Will Not Make You Infertile
One of the most common pieces of misinformation about the COVID-19 vaccine is that it will make women infertile. Iahn Gonsenhauser, chief patient safety officer at the Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, explains why you shouldn’t believe this myth.
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What to Know About Getting the COVID Vaccine While Pregnant
Pregnant women are at an increased risk of getting seriously ill from COVID-19, but there is also limited data about the safety of getting the vaccine during pregnancy.
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There's No Coronavirus Baby Boom — It's More Like a Baby Bust
Not even locking couples up and obliterating their social calendars could convince more Americans to have babies, as our quarantine-inspired baby boom has failed to materialize.
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The Coronavirus Baby Bust: Why We Stopped Getting Pregnant in 2020
When pandemic lockdowns forced people inside in early 2020, there was lots of speculation that all those bored couples would create a baby boom. Instead, 2020 appears to be the year of the baby bust. NBCLX’s Noah Pransky investigates why we’ve stopped having babies — and what that that means for our future.
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Vaccine Presents Dilemma for Pregnant, Nursing Women — and Misinformation Isn't Helping
For some new and expecting mothers, weighing the relief of a coronavirus vaccine in the midst of a pandemic with the desire to nurse their babies is among their top concerns.
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COVID Vaccine Is Tricky Option for Expecting, Nursing Moms
As the coronavirus vaccine rollout continues, a lot of moms-to-be and new moms are facing a tough question: is it safe to get the vaccine while your baby is nursing?
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FDA Not Recommending Vaccine for Pregnant Women Right Now
The FDA’s Dr. Peter Marks said Saturday that pregnant women should consult their doctor before taking the Pfizer vaccine, given that pregnant women were not part of the clinical trials for the emergency use authorization. “The provider and individual can make a decision about whether the benefits outweigh the risks,” said Marks. “[Taking the vaccine is] not something that we’re...
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As Mass. Readies for Its COVID Vaccines, Residents Ask When and Whether to Get It
Now that Massachusetts’ new coronavirus vaccine plan has been announced, residents are beginning to take in the news and figure out what it means for them. The vaccine distribution plan Gov. Charlie Baker released Wednesday establishes three phases. The vaccines are safe, as doctors have attested, but there are good reasons that a few people should not get the vaccine,…
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What to Know About COVID Vaccines and High Risk Categories
Pregnant? Have significant allergic reactions? You may be among the few people who shouldn’t get the coronavirus vaccine when it’s made available to you — but that doesn’t mean the public on the whole shouldn’t have high confidence in the vaccine’s safety. An expert explains.
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What I Wish I Learned About Fertility Before Starting My Family
It seems logical then that once a woman wants to get pregnant, it should happen easily — but, unfortunately, that isn’t always the case.
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Study: Coronavirus Not Linked to Adverse Outcomes for Pregnant Women, Babies
New research led by researchers at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center say pregnant women who test positive for COVID-19 are not linked to adverse outcomes.
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The CDC Is Warning Pregnant Women of Higher COVID-19 Risks: Here's What You Need to Know
The CDC has warned that women who contract COVID-19 during pregnancy are at a higher risk of severe illness. Dr. Jennifer Haythe from Columbia University’s Irving Medical Center, explains what pregnant women need to know about their health and the health of their baby during the pandemic.
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New Guidelines Address Rise in Opioid Use During Pregnancy
The American Academy of Pediatrics says pregnant women with opioid addiction should have access to medication in new guidelines released Monday aimed at improving care for women and newborns affected by drug use
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Meghan Trainor Is Pregnant, Expecting First Baby With Daryl Sabara
Singer Meghan Trainor revealed that she’s expecting her first child with husband Daryl Sabara.
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How Chrissy Teigen and John Legend Are Breaking the Silence Around Miscarriages by Sharing Their Loss
Chrissy Teigen and John Legend have shared with the world that they lost their baby following pregnancy complications. We welcomed Stacey Stewart, the CEO of March of Dimes, a nonprofit that works to improve the health of mothers and babies, to discuss how the couple’s openness about their loss is helping to break the culture of silence around miscarriages and...
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Princess Eugenie Is Pregnant
Sarah Ferguson is so excited to be a grandma. Princess Eugenie announced the happy news that she and her husband Jack Brooksbank are expecting a baby on Instagram, sharing an adorable snap of baby shoes. “Jack and I are so excited for early 2021,” the caption reads.
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Bindi Irwin Reveals the Sex of Her First Baby With Chandler Powell
Bindi Irwin and Chandler Powell have announced they’re expecting a baby girl in 2021. The 22-year-old daughter of the late Steve Irwin shared the news with her social media followers on Tuesday, Sept. 22. “Baby girl, you are our world,” Irwin wrote on Instagram. “Our beautiful daughter is now about the same size as a hatchling Aldabra tortoise and is…