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Women taking probiotics during pregnancy might have lower pre-eclampsia and premature birth risk

Women taking probiotics during pregnancy might have lower pre-eclampsia and premature birth risk

by British Medical JournalCredit: CC0 Public DomainProbiotics taken during pregnancy might help lower the risks of pre-eclampsia and premature birth, suggests observational research in the online

Women taking probiotics during pregnancy might have lower pre-eclampsia and premature birth risk

by British Medical JournalCredit: CC0 Public DomainProbiotics taken during pregnancy might help lower the risks of pre-eclampsia and premature birth, suggests observational research in the online
Coronavirus transmission during pregnancy rare but possible: study

Coronavirus transmission during pregnancy rare but possible: study

Credit: CC0 Public DomainChinese scientists reported Thursday it is possible, although rare, for pregnant mothers with the COVID-19 illness to pass the infection down to their babies.The team followed

Coronavirus transmission during pregnancy rare but possible: study

Credit: CC0 Public DomainChinese scientists reported Thursday it is possible, although rare, for pregnant mothers with the COVID-19 illness to pass the infection down to their babies.The team followed
Uterine fibroids can take a heavy emotional toll on women, study shows

Uterine fibroids can take a heavy emotional toll on women, study shows

by Marisol Martinez,Johns Hopkins UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainIn a comprehensive review of 57 research studies looking at the quality of life of women with uterine fibroids compar

Uterine fibroids can take a heavy emotional toll on women, study shows

by Marisol Martinez,Johns Hopkins UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainIn a comprehensive review of 57 research studies looking at the quality of life of women with uterine fibroids compar
Examining the genomics of pregnancy-induced diabetes

Examining the genomics of pregnancy-induced diabetes

by University of MaltaCredit: CC0 Public DomainPregnancy-induced diabetes, also known as gestational diabetes, is a common metabolic complication of pregnancy. The disorder carries a significant

Examining the genomics of pregnancy-induced diabetes

by University of MaltaCredit: CC0 Public DomainPregnancy-induced diabetes, also known as gestational diabetes, is a common metabolic complication of pregnancy. The disorder carries a significant
General fertility rate declined in United States in 2018

General fertility rate declined in United States in 2018

(HealthDay)—The general fertility rate declined to 59.1 births per 1,000 women aged 15 to 44 years in 2018 in the United States, according to a study published online Nov. 27 in theNational Heal

General fertility rate declined in United States in 2018

(HealthDay)—The general fertility rate declined to 59.1 births per 1,000 women aged 15 to 44 years in 2018 in the United States, according to a study published online Nov. 27 in theNational Heal
Prenatal supplements largely lack the recommended amount of omega-3 fatty acids to help prevent preterm birth

Prenatal supplements largely lack the recommended amount of omega-3 fatty acids to help prevent preterm birth

by Mary Scourboutakos,The ConversationCredit: CC0 Public DomainMost prenatal supplements lack the amount of omega-3 fatty acids that could help prevent preterm birth, meaning delivery before 37

Prenatal supplements largely lack the recommended amount of omega-3 fatty acids to help prevent preterm birth

by Mary Scourboutakos,The ConversationCredit: CC0 Public DomainMost prenatal supplements lack the amount of omega-3 fatty acids that could help prevent preterm birth, meaning delivery before 37
Study finds common cold virus can infect the placenta

Study finds common cold virus can infect the placenta

by Keith Brannon,Tulane UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainResearchers have shown that a common cold virus can infect cells derived from human placentas, suggesting that it may be possible for t

Study finds common cold virus can infect the placenta

by Keith Brannon,Tulane UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainResearchers have shown that a common cold virus can infect cells derived from human placentas, suggesting that it may be possible for t
Call for FDA to withdraw preterm birth drug divides doctors and insurers

Call for FDA to withdraw preterm birth drug divides doctors and insurers

by Emmarie HuettemanCredit: CC0 Public DomainDoctors fear that the only drug approved to prevent preterm birth, the nation's leading cause of infant mortality and disability, will no longer be ava

Call for FDA to withdraw preterm birth drug divides doctors and insurers

by Emmarie HuettemanCredit: CC0 Public DomainDoctors fear that the only drug approved to prevent preterm birth, the nation's leading cause of infant mortality and disability, will no longer be ava
Mother's diet during pregnancy can protect her offspring's heart, study finds

Mother's diet during pregnancy can protect her offspring's heart, study finds

byMonash UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainMonash university researchers have found that eating a high-fiber diet while pregnant can significantly reduce the risk of cardiovascular dis

Mother's diet during pregnancy can protect her offspring's heart, study finds

byMonash UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainMonash university researchers have found that eating a high-fiber diet while pregnant can significantly reduce the risk of cardiovascular dis
Pregnancy and opioid-use disorder: How to keep pregnant patients and babies healthy

Pregnancy and opioid-use disorder: How to keep pregnant patients and babies healthy

by Alex Gardner,University of PennsylvaniaPercentage of women reporting desire to cut down or stop using prescription opioids among respondents reporting use during pregnancy (N = 1,405) — 34 U.

Pregnancy and opioid-use disorder: How to keep pregnant patients and babies healthy

by Alex Gardner,University of PennsylvaniaPercentage of women reporting desire to cut down or stop using prescription opioids among respondents reporting use during pregnancy (N = 1,405) — 34 U.
Sealing fistulas with regenerative immiscible bioglue

Sealing fistulas with regenerative immiscible bioglue

by Pohang University of Science & Technology (POSTECH)The improved bioadhesive with thixotropy can be accurately delivered to the fistula area via a thin syringe. In addition, after the fistula is

Sealing fistulas with regenerative immiscible bioglue

by Pohang University of Science & Technology (POSTECH)The improved bioadhesive with thixotropy can be accurately delivered to the fistula area via a thin syringe. In addition, after the fistula is
2008 to 2021 saw decrease in delivery-related mortality

2008 to 2021 saw decrease in delivery-related mortality

by Elana GotkineDelivery-related mortality decreased from 2008 to 2021, while the prevalence of severe maternal morbidity (SMM) increased, according to a study published online June 22 inJAMA Ne

2008 to 2021 saw decrease in delivery-related mortality

by Elana GotkineDelivery-related mortality decreased from 2008 to 2021, while the prevalence of severe maternal morbidity (SMM) increased, according to a study published online June 22 inJAMA Ne