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Stress affects fetus' ability to absorb iron, study finds

Stress affects fetus' ability to absorb iron, study finds

by Barbara Clements,University of WashingtonCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainIf a woman experiences chronic stress late in her pregnancy, it can affect her fetus' ability to absorb iron by a

Stress affects fetus' ability to absorb iron, study finds

by Barbara Clements,University of WashingtonCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainIf a woman experiences chronic stress late in her pregnancy, it can affect her fetus' ability to absorb iron by a
Prenatal antidepressant use may up risk for gestational diabetes

Prenatal antidepressant use may up risk for gestational diabetes

(HealthDay)—Taking certain antidepressants while pregnant can increase the risk for developing gestational diabetes, according to a study recently published inThe BMJ.Maëlle Dandjinou, Ph.D., of

Prenatal antidepressant use may up risk for gestational diabetes

(HealthDay)—Taking certain antidepressants while pregnant can increase the risk for developing gestational diabetes, according to a study recently published inThe BMJ.Maëlle Dandjinou, Ph.D., of
Preterm births more likely when dads live in lower income areas

Preterm births more likely when dads live in lower income areas

by Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of ChicagoCredit: CC0 Public DomainLifelong lower socioeconomic status of fathers, as defined by early life and adulthood neighborhood income,

Preterm births more likely when dads live in lower income areas

by Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of ChicagoCredit: CC0 Public DomainLifelong lower socioeconomic status of fathers, as defined by early life and adulthood neighborhood income,
Study determines in utero undernutrition contributes to accelerated biological aging

Study determines in utero undernutrition contributes to accelerated biological aging

by Columbia University Irving Medical CenterDifferences in biological aging between survivors of in-utero famine exposure and unexposed control participants in the Dutch Hunger Winter Families St

Study determines in utero undernutrition contributes to accelerated biological aging

by Columbia University Irving Medical CenterDifferences in biological aging between survivors of in-utero famine exposure and unexposed control participants in the Dutch Hunger Winter Families St
Drop race adjustment for AFP prenatal testing, study urges

Drop race adjustment for AFP prenatal testing, study urges

by University of Washington School of MedicineCredit: CC0 Public DomainA race-based adjustment to test-result values from a common prenatal screening should be discontinued, according to as

Drop race adjustment for AFP prenatal testing, study urges

by University of Washington School of MedicineCredit: CC0 Public DomainA race-based adjustment to test-result values from a common prenatal screening should be discontinued, according to as
NIH study suggests higher air pollution exposure during second pregnancy may increase preterm birth risk

NIH study suggests higher air pollution exposure during second pregnancy may increase preterm birth risk

by National Institutes of HealthCredit: CC0 Public DomainPregnant women who are exposed to higher air pollution levels during their second pregnancy, compared to their first one, may be at greate

NIH study suggests higher air pollution exposure during second pregnancy may increase preterm birth risk

by National Institutes of HealthCredit: CC0 Public DomainPregnant women who are exposed to higher air pollution levels during their second pregnancy, compared to their first one, may be at greate
Pregnant women need to guard against coronavirus

Pregnant women need to guard against coronavirus

(HealthDay)—Pregnant women with COVID-19 may be susceptible to pregnancy complications, an obstetrician-gynecologist says.Pregnantwomenhave physiologic changes in their chests that may mak

Pregnant women need to guard against coronavirus

(HealthDay)—Pregnant women with COVID-19 may be susceptible to pregnancy complications, an obstetrician-gynecologist says.Pregnantwomenhave physiologic changes in their chests that may mak
South Carolina lawmakers consider near total abortion ban

South Carolina lawmakers consider near total abortion ban

by JEFFREY COLLINSProtesters who support more abortion restrictions and protestors who upset at the recent U.S. Supreme Court ruling removing protections for abortions demonstrate in the lobby of the

South Carolina lawmakers consider near total abortion ban

by JEFFREY COLLINSProtesters who support more abortion restrictions and protestors who upset at the recent U.S. Supreme Court ruling removing protections for abortions demonstrate in the lobby of the
Hepatitis C widespread but rarely treated in postpartum Medicaid beneficiaries with opioid use disorder

Hepatitis C widespread but rarely treated in postpartum Medicaid beneficiaries with opioid use disorder

by University of PittsburghElectron micrographs of hepatitis C virus purified from cell culture. Scale bar is 50 nanometers. Credit: Center for the Study of Hepatitis C, The Rockefeller Universit

Hepatitis C widespread but rarely treated in postpartum Medicaid beneficiaries with opioid use disorder

by University of PittsburghElectron micrographs of hepatitis C virus purified from cell culture. Scale bar is 50 nanometers. Credit: Center for the Study of Hepatitis C, The Rockefeller Universit
One in five women planning a pregnancy smoke cigarettes, study finds

One in five women planning a pregnancy smoke cigarettes, study finds

by King's College LondonCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainMost women still consume harmful substances like alcohol and caffeine while trying for a baby, suggesting low awareness of the risks,

One in five women planning a pregnancy smoke cigarettes, study finds

by King's College LondonCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainMost women still consume harmful substances like alcohol and caffeine while trying for a baby, suggesting low awareness of the risks,