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

Updated on: March 05,2024

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

Updated on:March 05,2024

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

Updated on: June 04,2024

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

Updated on:June 04,2024

Study examines the benefits of childbirth education classes during pregnancy

by WileyCredit: CC0 Public DomainParticipating in childbirth classes may help women have normal vaginal deliveries, according to a study published in theInternational Journal of Gynecology

Updated on: June 11,2024

Study examines the benefits of childbirth education classes during pregnancy

by WileyCredit: CC0 Public DomainParticipating in childbirth classes may help women have normal vaginal deliveries, according to a study published in theInternational Journal of Gynecology

Updated on:June 11,2024

Experts, advocates publish guidance for research on HIV, co-infections in pregnancy

by University of North Carolina Health CareCredit: CC0 Public DomainPregnant women are among those most in need of safe and effective preventives and treatments for HIV and co-infections. Yet bec

Updated on: March 09,2024

Experts, advocates publish guidance for research on HIV, co-infections in pregnancy

by University of North Carolina Health CareCredit: CC0 Public DomainPregnant women are among those most in need of safe and effective preventives and treatments for HIV and co-infections. Yet bec

Updated on:March 09,2024

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

Updated on: July 02,2024

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

Updated on:July 02,2024

Why pregnant women shouldn't wait to get flu vaccinations and COVID boosters

by Patti Zielinski,Rutgers UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAs the winter months and holiday season approach, people will be gathering in large groups and traveling, mostly without wea

Updated on: June 29,2024

Why pregnant women shouldn't wait to get flu vaccinations and COVID boosters

by Patti Zielinski,Rutgers UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAs the winter months and holiday season approach, people will be gathering in large groups and traveling, mostly without wea

Updated on:June 29,2024

2016 to 2020 saw increase in hepatitis C infection in pregnancy

by Elana GotkineCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainFrom 2016 to 2020, there was an increase in the rate of hepatitis C virus infection in mothers giving birth, followed by a decrease from 2020 through 2

Updated on: March 12,2024

2016 to 2020 saw increase in hepatitis C infection in pregnancy

by Elana GotkineCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainFrom 2016 to 2020, there was an increase in the rate of hepatitis C virus infection in mothers giving birth, followed by a decrease from 2020 through 2

Updated on:March 12,2024

Mississippi community workers battle maternal mortality crisis

by Lauren ClasonCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainWhen Lauren Jones was pregnant with her first child, doctors overlooked a leak in her amniotic sac because her description of the symptoms didn't s

Updated on: February 18,2024

Mississippi community workers battle maternal mortality crisis

by Lauren ClasonCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainWhen Lauren Jones was pregnant with her first child, doctors overlooked a leak in her amniotic sac because her description of the symptoms didn't s

Updated on:February 18,2024

Negative birth outcomes linked to air pollution exposure early in pregnancy, study finds

by New York University School of MedicineCredit: CC0 Public DomainExposure to air pollution early in a pregnancy could increase risk for preterm birth and low birth weight, according to a study l

Updated on: June 07,2024

Negative birth outcomes linked to air pollution exposure early in pregnancy, study finds

by New York University School of MedicineCredit: CC0 Public DomainExposure to air pollution early in a pregnancy could increase risk for preterm birth and low birth weight, according to a study l

Updated on:June 07,2024

Healthy diet and exercise during pregnancy could lead to healthier children, study finds

by King's College LondonCredit: CC0 Public DomainNew research shows improving the lifestyle of women with obesity during pregnancy could mean long-term cardiovascular benefits for their child

Updated on: June 04,2024

Healthy diet and exercise during pregnancy could lead to healthier children, study finds

by King's College LondonCredit: CC0 Public DomainNew research shows improving the lifestyle of women with obesity during pregnancy could mean long-term cardiovascular benefits for their child

Updated on:June 04,2024