Acclimatization responses at altitude act to preserve fetal oxygen supply, but all pregnant women should avoid altitudes higher than 3,658m ...

It is especially important for pregnant women to adhere strictly to food and water precautions in developing countries because the consequen...

Tobacco smoke and nicotine, a chemical in tobacco smoke, are listed on the California 123 (CAL/123) Proposition 65 list of developmental tox...

A pregnant woman should be advised to travel with at least one companion; she should also be advised that, during her pregnancy, her level o...

Malaria is a serious illness transmitted by the bite of an infective mosquito.

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CDC's revised guidelines recommend that a pregnant woman be tested for group B strep in her vagina and rectum when she is 35 to 37 weeks pre...

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Motor vehicle accidents are a major cause of morbidity and mortality for pregnant women.

To take care of yourself and help keep your baby safe, consider these points before taking a long trip or traveling far from home.