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New study found an increased risk of adverse maternal and neonatal outcomes among women delivering after Hurricane Harvey made landfall.

October 11, 2019 sarah Jonas 0 Comments McGovern Medical School at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth), Pregnant Women

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Moderate to Heavy Drinking During Pregnancy Alters Genes in Newborns, Mothers

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Mothers who drink moderate to high levels of alcohol during pregnancy may be changing their babies’ DNA, according to a Rutgers-led study.

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