Back introduction New research on pregnancy and related areas, including fertility, birthing, and infancy, is published on a regular basis. Browse research stories by date 2012 - November Influenza Vaccine During Pregnancy Associated with Lower Risk of Preterm Birth, Stillbirth, and Infant Mortality 2011 - November Prenatal folic acid supplements may decrease risk of severe language delay in children 2011 - July Oral Sucrose Associated With Decreased Discomfort During Newborn Screening 2011 - February Journal Notes: Antioxidant Supplementation for Males with Subfertility May Increase Chance of Pregnancy Journal Notes: External Cephalic Version May Be Able to Turn a Breech Baby Into the Correct Position for a Vaginal Birth 2011 - January Journal Notes: Acupressure and Acupuncture Not Associated with Decreased Vomiting in Pregnancy 2010 - December Journal Notes: Calcium Supplementation During Pregnancy May Help Decrease Maternal Death and Morbidity and the Risk of Preeclampsia and Premature Birth 2010 - March Journal Notes: Fish in Infant Diet May Be Linked to Decreased Risk of Eczema 2009 - October Journal Notes: Breastfeeding and Pacifier Use 2009 - July Journal Notes: Water Immersion for Birth May Reduce Labor Pains Without Increasing Risk of Complications Journal Notes: Breastfeeding Linked to Reduced Risk of Heart Disease Later in Life 2009 - June Journal Notes: Folic Acid Fortification Linked to Decrease in Severe Congenital Heart Disease Journal Notes: Home Births for Low Risk Women Does Not Appear to Increase Risk to Baby 2009 - February Journal Notes: Nicotine Replacement Therapy for Smoking Cessation During Pregnancy Journal Notes: Outcomes in Midwife Attended Births Compared to Traditional Options 2008 - December Journal Notes: Caffeine Intake During Pregnancy May Be Associated with Risk of Smaller Babies Journal Notes: Childhood Cancer Radiation Not Associated with Increased Risk of Miscarriage 2008 - November Journal Notes: Covering of Head During Sleep Associated With Increase Risk of SIDS Journal Notes: Increased Dietary Fiber May Improve Constipation Conditions with Pelvic Floor Disorder Journal Notes: Poorly Controlled Maternal Asthma May Increase Risk of Preterm Birth 2008 - October Journal Notes: Support Garment May Reduce Back Pain Discomfort During Pregnancy 2008 - August Journal Notes: Yoga in Pregnancy May Improve Labor Discomfort 2008 - June Journal Notes: Breastfeeding Promotion Associated With Improved Verbal Intelligence Quotient at Age 6.5 Years 2008 - April Journal Notes: Adjunctive Acupuncture Improves Pregnancy Rates in Women Having IVF