Military Women at Greater Risk of Having Babies with Low Birth Weight ...

Women in the military could have a higher risk of giving birth to low-weight babies than their civilian counterparts, according to a scientific review published this week. The review, which ... Read More

Review finds link between active military service and women’s risk of ...

Active military service may heighten a woman's risk of having a low birthweight baby, suggests a review of the available scientific evidence published online in the journal BMJ Military Health. Read More

Active military service may increase risk of having a low-weight baby ...

Nearly two-thirds of studies (63%) conclude that women on active service could be at higher risk of having a baby with low birth weight, researchers reported Monday in the journal BMJ Military Health. Read More

As women have far fewer babies, the U.S. and the world face unprecedented challenges

Far more families are choosing to have fewer — or no — children. Many countries, including the U.S., now face a rapidly aging population that could begin to shrink. Read More

Mothers abused during childhood at risk for having low birth weight babies

Mothers abused during childhood at risk for having low birth weight babies. ScienceDaily . Retrieved June 2, 2025 from www.sciencedaily.com / releases / 2011 / 03 / 110329095446.htm ... Read More

Women with PCOS and obesity have smaller babies, study finds

Women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) and obesity are at a higher risk of giving birth to smaller babies in terms of birth weight, length, and head circumference, according to a recent study ... Read More

COVID Poses Severe Risks during Pregnancy ... - Scientific American

Furthermore, babies whose mothers had COVID were nearly twice as likely to be admitted to a NICU, 1.7 times as likely to be born preterm and slightly more likely to have a low birth weight. Read More