May 2009

Even Barely Early Babies Face Respiratory Risks
Forbes.com
May 5, 2009
Even Barely Early Babies Face Respiratory Risks: Need for oxygen, however, sometimes limits options, researcher says

Couple who lost two pregnancies help others
The Salem News
May 6, 2009

A pre-pregnancy year of folic acid sharply lowers risk of very premature birth
Los Angeles Times
May 12, 2009
A woman who takes folate long before conception is half as likely to deliver before 32 weeks of gestation and 70% less likely to deliver before 28 weeks, a study finds. Full term is about 40 weeks.

Early Childhood Health Interventions Could Save Billions in Health Costs Later in Life
Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health
May 15, 2009
Promoting the health of young children, before five years of age, could save society up to $65 billion in future health care costs, according to an examination of childhood health conducted by researchers at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health. The results are published in the May 15, 2009, issue of Academic Pediatrics.

Packing on too many pounds during pregnancy
The Washington Post (AP)
May 28, 2009
Eating for two? New guidelines are setting how much weight women should gain during pregnancy _ surprisingly little if they're already overweight.