Uncovering the link between attending prenatal checkups and low birth weight in Japan

byTokyo Institute of TechnologyScientists recently pinpointed the main factors associated with mothers' attendance at prenatal checkups and uncovered its link with low birth weight in Japan.

Updated on: February 18,2024

Uncovering the link between attending prenatal checkups and low birth weight in Japan

byTokyo Institute of TechnologyScientists recently pinpointed the main factors associated with mothers' attendance at prenatal checkups and uncovered its link with low birth weight in Japan.

Updated on:February 18,2024

Study finds that quitting smoking during pregnancy lowers risk of preterm births

by The Geisel School of Medicine at DartmouthCredit: CC0 Public DomainThere is an important association between maternal cigarette smoking cessation during pregnancy and risk of preterm birth, ac

Updated on: June 07,2024

Study finds that quitting smoking during pregnancy lowers risk of preterm births

by The Geisel School of Medicine at DartmouthCredit: CC0 Public DomainThere is an important association between maternal cigarette smoking cessation during pregnancy and risk of preterm birth, ac

Updated on:June 07,2024

Only 5% of fertility apps contain professional advice or cite science, finds new study

by Taylor & FrancisCredit: CC0 Public DomainOnly 5% of accurate fertility apps contain professional advice or cite scientific literature and need "substantial improvement," finds a

Updated on: May 13,2024

Only 5% of fertility apps contain professional advice or cite science, finds new study

by Taylor & FrancisCredit: CC0 Public DomainOnly 5% of accurate fertility apps contain professional advice or cite scientific literature and need "substantial improvement," finds a

Updated on:May 13,2024

Prenatal care in first trimester for majority of 2016 U.S. births

(HealthDay)—Overall, 77.1 percent of women who gave birth in 2016 initiated prenatal care in the first trimester of pregnancy, according to a report published in the U.S. Centers for Disease Control a

Updated on: March 12,2024

Prenatal care in first trimester for majority of 2016 U.S. births

(HealthDay)—Overall, 77.1 percent of women who gave birth in 2016 initiated prenatal care in the first trimester of pregnancy, according to a report published in the U.S. Centers for Disease Control a

Updated on:March 12,2024

Researchers show how stem cell depletion leads to recurring pregnancy loss

by AlphaMed PressCredit: CC0 Public DomainDepletion of a certain type of stem cell in the womb lining during pregnancy could be a significant factor behind miscarriage, according to a study released t

Updated on: May 20,2024

Researchers show how stem cell depletion leads to recurring pregnancy loss

by AlphaMed PressCredit: CC0 Public DomainDepletion of a certain type of stem cell in the womb lining during pregnancy could be a significant factor behind miscarriage, according to a study released t

Updated on:May 20,2024

COVID-19 vaccinations found to cause small, temporary changes in menstruation

by Bob Yirka , Medical XpressCredit: Graphic: A. Mastin/Science. FromScience(2022). DOI: 10.1126/science.ade1051Victoria Male, a digestion and metabolism professor at Imperial College Lond

Updated on: June 11,2024

COVID-19 vaccinations found to cause small, temporary changes in menstruation

by Bob Yirka , Medical XpressCredit: Graphic: A. Mastin/Science. FromScience(2022). DOI: 10.1126/science.ade1051Victoria Male, a digestion and metabolism professor at Imperial College Lond

Updated on:June 11,2024

Sharp jump in stillbirths during COVID lockdown

by Candy Gibson,University of South AustraliaCredit: CC0 Public DomainA four-fold increase in stillbirths in a large UK maternity hospital during the COVID-19 pandemic might also be replicated i

Updated on: March 13,2024

Sharp jump in stillbirths during COVID lockdown

by Candy Gibson,University of South AustraliaCredit: CC0 Public DomainA four-fold increase in stillbirths in a large UK maternity hospital during the COVID-19 pandemic might also be replicated i

Updated on:March 13,2024

Ask the pediatrician: COVID-19 vaccines during pregnancy and breastfeeding

by Lisa M. Costello, MD, MPH, FAAP, American Academy of PediatricsCredit: CC0 Public DomainA question I commonly get from patients and friends is this: Should I get a COVID vaccine if I'm pregnant

Updated on: January 16,2024

Ask the pediatrician: COVID-19 vaccines during pregnancy and breastfeeding

by Lisa M. Costello, MD, MPH, FAAP, American Academy of PediatricsCredit: CC0 Public DomainA question I commonly get from patients and friends is this: Should I get a COVID vaccine if I'm pregnant

Updated on:January 16,2024

RSV study reveals age when infants are most vulnerable to asthma

by Lachlan Gilbert,University of New South WalesCredit: AI-generated imageNew research suggests a maternal vaccination against RSV should be augmented with active immunisation in a child's f

Updated on: March 05,2024

RSV study reveals age when infants are most vulnerable to asthma

by Lachlan Gilbert,University of New South WalesCredit: AI-generated imageNew research suggests a maternal vaccination against RSV should be augmented with active immunisation in a child's f

Updated on:March 05,2024

Researchers develop new imaging method to detect complications early in pregnancy

by Nicole Rideout,Oregon Health & Science UniversityA study led by OHSU researchers published inPLOS Onedemonstrates the potential of quantitative T2* mapping during pregnancy to

Updated on: May 23,2024

Researchers develop new imaging method to detect complications early in pregnancy

by Nicole Rideout,Oregon Health & Science UniversityA study led by OHSU researchers published inPLOS Onedemonstrates the potential of quantitative T2* mapping during pregnancy to

Updated on:May 23,2024