Researchers have known for decades that fevers in the first trimester of pregnancy increase risk for some heart defects and facial deformities such as cleft lip or palate. Exactly how …read more Source:: Science
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Vaccines protect fetuses from Zika infection, mouse study shows
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•Zika virus can cause severe brain damage in people infected before birth. A new study in mice shows that females vaccinated before pregnancy and infected with Zika virus while pregnant …read more Source:: Science
Male birth control shots prevent pregnancy
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•Men can take birth control shots to prevent pregnancy in their female partners, according to a new study. Researchers are still working to perfect the combination of hormonal contraceptives to …read more Source:: Science
Stretch mark science: What happens to your skin when pregnancy gives you a stretch mark?
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•Don’t believe the hype when you see those creams and ointments promising to prevent or reduce pregnancy stretch marks. Dermatologists are still learning about what causes stretch marks in the …read more Source:: Science