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Smoking While Pregnant — You May Be Surprised Who’s Doing It
Smoking While Pregnant — You May Be Surprised Who’s Doing It
Smoking While Pregnant — You May Be Surprised Who’s Doing It
It’s no news that smoking is bad for us, and that the risks are compounded for expectant mothers. Research shows pregnant smokers have a higher risk of premature births, birth defects, low birth weight, miscarriages and stillbirths — so it’s especially shocking that a new study reveals more than a fifth of white women continue to light up while they’re eating for two.
Study Links Prenatal Antidepressants Intake With Autism
Study Links Prenatal Antidepressants Intake With Autism
Study Links Prenatal Antidepressants Intake With Autism
A study released by the Archives of General Psychiatry says children whose mothers took antidepressants during pregnancy are twice as likely to be autistic. The study suggests that the class of antidepressants known as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) may be risky early on in a pregnancy, CNN reported.