Sentences with phrase «particular concern to pregnant»

Another coccidial organism, Toxoplasma, is of particular concern to pregnant women because of the potential to cause birth defects in newborns.

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There is a wealth of information available now to pregnant women, in particular thanks to the internet, and at the touch of a button you can inform yourself, and discuss your plans and concerns with other women who have «been there, done that».

The effect of fiber on the absorption of iron should be of particular concern to women who are menstruating or pregnant as iron is an important micronutrient.

(JCEM, 10/98) Of particular concern is that the percentage of iodine - deficient pregnant women have increased from 1 % to 7 % over 20 years.

In terms of mercury levels, a particular concern for pregnant women, Dr. Lichtenstein said she suspected that canned fish like salmon probably contains less mercury than fresh, because smaller - size fish, which carry less mercury than larger ones, are more likely to end up in cans.

Equine influenza is a highly contagious respiratory disease in horses that typically is not fatal, but is a particular concern to foals and pregnant mares.