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Striving for Healthy Pregnancy

NICHD studies pregnancy complications and comorbidities to help achieve the best outcomes for mothers and infants.

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Science Update: Adolescents who take positive risks tend to be less impulsive, more connected to school, suggests NIH-funded study

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Media Advisory: NIH-funded study to investigate pregnancy outcomes resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic

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Release: Autism risk estimated at 3 to 5% for children whose parents have a sibling with autism

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CDC Coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19): Protect Your Family

CDC’s guidance on how to protect the health of you and your family during a COVID-19 outbreak includes information for protecting children, pregnant women, and nursing mothers.

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COVID-19 Information for NIH Applicants and Recipients

Due to the potential exceptional impact of COVID-19 on the research community, NIH is providing updated guidance and information as it becomes available to help you stay healthy and safe while continuing your research.