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	August 20, 2019
	Pregnancy / Maternal Health
	The latest pregnancy / maternal health news from News Medical

International TravelWhen Pregnant - What You Need to Know

Once upon a time, travel during pregnancy – and in particular, flying during pregnancy – was approached with extreme caution. Today, the idea is much more acceptable: sometimes travel is unavoidable and, with ‘babymoons’ becoming an increasingly popular travel trend, pregnant travel is often intentional and thus needs to be carefully planned.

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			Thyroid Disease in Pregnancy The thyroid is a master gland at the front of the neck. Small but powerful, it regulates the functioning of most organs and body systems. Deficient functioning of this gland is called hypothyroidism and the opposite condition is called hyperthyroidism. Both can cause serious problems for the mother and the fetus during pregnancy.

			Winter babies at 'higher risk of mental health disorders' Babies born in winter may be at an increased risk of developing mental health disorders, as expectant mothers have higher levels of salivary cortisol.

	Alcohol exposure during pregnancy linked with dose-dependent increase in miscarriage risk Women who consume alcohol during pregnancy -; even in small amounts -; have a 19% greater risk of miscarriage than women who don't use alcohol, according to a new study by Vanderbilt researchers.

	Dangers of Vitamin Deficiency During Pregnancy During pregnancy, the body prepares for the fetus’ development and the breastfeeding process. The body goes through many physical and hormonal changes. The mother needs to consume more foods rich in vitamins and nutrients to support the baby.

	Long-acting contraceptives do not increase risk of HIV, concludes new study One of the largest and most robust studies to be conducted so far on the effect of contraceptive methods on the risk of acquiring HIV concluded that there were no significant differences among users of any of four popular long-acting contraceptives. This includes DMPA, levonorgestrel, and intrauterine devices.