Seizure Medications May Block Folate Reaching Your Baby
Researchers studied how a vital nutrient called folate gets to babies during pregnancy in women taking seizure medications. They found that seizure drugs may …
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Vitamin C in Pregnancy May Help Protect Baby's Lungs from Smoking Damage
Researchers studied whether vitamin C supplements given to pregnant women who smoke could protect their babies' lung health. They followed 137 children to age …
Read MoreDoes Vitamin D During Pregnancy Prevent Lung Problems in Kids?
Researchers looked at seven high-quality studies to see if pregnant women taking vitamin D supplements could help prevent respiratory diseases and allergies in …
Read MoreA Vitamin That May Protect Babies From an Epilepsy Drug
Researchers discovered that a common epilepsy medication called valproic acid can damage the placenta—the organ that feeds a baby during pregnancy. However, a …
Read MoreWhy Mom's Vitamins Matter for Baby's Brain Development
Researchers are working to understand how the vitamins and minerals pregnant women get affect their babies' brain development, especially in South Asia. Many …
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