New stillbirth risk figures help women's decisions on timing delivery

by Queen Mary, University of LondonCredit: CC0 Public DomainWith every week that a pregnancy continues past term (37 weeks), the risk of stillbirth increases, according to an analysis of more tha

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New stillbirth risk figures help women's decisions on timing delivery

by Queen Mary, University of LondonCredit: CC0 Public DomainWith every week that a pregnancy continues past term (37 weeks), the risk of stillbirth increases, according to an analysis of more tha

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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

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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

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Record high drug overdose deaths reported among pregnant and postpartum women

by Columbia University's Mailman School of Public HealthCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainDrug overdose deaths among pregnant and postpartum women increased more than 180% in the past five yea

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Record high drug overdose deaths reported among pregnant and postpartum women

by Columbia University's Mailman School of Public HealthCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainDrug overdose deaths among pregnant and postpartum women increased more than 180% in the past five yea

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Postpartum diabetes testing low for women with gestational diabetes

by University of OtagoCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainWomen with gestational diabetes are seven times more likely to develop type 2 diabetes than those without, yet over a ten-year period only

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Postpartum diabetes testing low for women with gestational diabetes

by University of OtagoCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainWomen with gestational diabetes are seven times more likely to develop type 2 diabetes than those without, yet over a ten-year period only

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Exposure to SARS-CoV-2 during pregnancy impacts the developing immune system of the fetus

by King's College LondonCredit: CC0 Public DomainAlthough there have been many studies into COVID-19, and even studies into the effect of SARS-CoV-2 infection on pregnant mothers, relatively

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Exposure to SARS-CoV-2 during pregnancy impacts the developing immune system of the fetus

by King's College LondonCredit: CC0 Public DomainAlthough there have been many studies into COVID-19, and even studies into the effect of SARS-CoV-2 infection on pregnant mothers, relatively

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Low birthweight in newborns linked to protein in placenta

by University of California, Los AngelesCredit: CC0 Public DomainFor the first time, UCLA scientists have discovered higher levels of a protein called humanin in the placenta tissue of women who

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Low birthweight in newborns linked to protein in placenta

by University of California, Los AngelesCredit: CC0 Public DomainFor the first time, UCLA scientists have discovered higher levels of a protein called humanin in the placenta tissue of women who

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More than 40% of women suffer from constipation during pregnancy and right after childbirth

by University of Eastern FinlandCredit: CC0 Public DomainWomen are 2-3 times more likely to suffer from constipation during pregnancy and right after childbirth than at any other time in their li

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More than 40% of women suffer from constipation during pregnancy and right after childbirth

by University of Eastern FinlandCredit: CC0 Public DomainWomen are 2-3 times more likely to suffer from constipation during pregnancy and right after childbirth than at any other time in their li

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Women's wellness: Understanding the depression gender gap

by From Mayo Clinic News NetworkkCredit: CC0 Public DomainWomen are nearly twice as likely as men to be diagnosed with depression and it can occur at any age.Somemood changesanddepre

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Women's wellness: Understanding the depression gender gap

by From Mayo Clinic News NetworkkCredit: CC0 Public DomainWomen are nearly twice as likely as men to be diagnosed with depression and it can occur at any age.Somemood changesanddepre

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Algorithm can predict gestational diabetes using nutritional and lifestyle changes

by Weizmann Institute of ScienceCredit: CC0 Public DomainA new computer algorithm can predict in the early stages of pregnancy, or even before pregnancy has occurred, which women are at a high ri

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Algorithm can predict gestational diabetes using nutritional and lifestyle changes

by Weizmann Institute of ScienceCredit: CC0 Public DomainA new computer algorithm can predict in the early stages of pregnancy, or even before pregnancy has occurred, which women are at a high ri

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Access to safe abortions saves lives: WHO chief

Credit: CC0 Public DomainThe head of the World Health Organization said Wednesday that access to safe abortions saves lives, after a leaked draft ruling indicated the US Supreme Court was mulling endi

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Access to safe abortions saves lives: WHO chief

Credit: CC0 Public DomainThe head of the World Health Organization said Wednesday that access to safe abortions saves lives, after a leaked draft ruling indicated the US Supreme Court was mulling endi

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