Investigating the link between a type of antibody and miscarriage

by Mallory Locklear,Yale UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainMiscarriage affects an estimated 15% of pregnancies, but in about half of cases the cause is unclear. At Yale, reproductive im

Updated on: May 18,2024

Investigating the link between a type of antibody and miscarriage

by Mallory Locklear,Yale UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainMiscarriage affects an estimated 15% of pregnancies, but in about half of cases the cause is unclear. At Yale, reproductive im

Updated on:May 18,2024

No level of smoke exposure is safe during pregnancy

by Virginia Commonwealth UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainNearly a quarter of pregnant women say they've been around secondhand smoke—in their homes, at work, around a friend or relative—wh

Updated on: March 05,2024

No level of smoke exposure is safe during pregnancy

by Virginia Commonwealth UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainNearly a quarter of pregnant women say they've been around secondhand smoke—in their homes, at work, around a friend or relative—wh

Updated on:March 05,2024

One-size-fits-all approach doesn't work for treating hypertension in pregnancy

by University of British ColumbiaCredit: CC0 Public DomainTreatment guidelines for hypertension in pregnancy suggest that more women should be on medication to control their blood pressure. Howev

Updated on: May 16,2024

One-size-fits-all approach doesn't work for treating hypertension in pregnancy

by University of British ColumbiaCredit: CC0 Public DomainTreatment guidelines for hypertension in pregnancy suggest that more women should be on medication to control their blood pressure. Howev

Updated on:May 16,2024

Topical corticosteroid use in pregnancy not tied to SGA, LBW

(HealthDay)—Topical corticosteroid use in pregnancy is not associated with increased risks for small for gestational age (SGA) or low birth weight, according to a study published online May 5 in

Updated on: April 16,2024

Topical corticosteroid use in pregnancy not tied to SGA, LBW

(HealthDay)—Topical corticosteroid use in pregnancy is not associated with increased risks for small for gestational age (SGA) or low birth weight, according to a study published online May 5 in

Updated on:April 16,2024

Study finds preconception stress may affect health of women undergoing fertility treatment

byMass General BrighamCredit: CC0 Public DomainStress during pregnancy is known to influence health outcomes, but a new study from Mass General Brigham researchers suggests that stress levels be

Updated on: January 12,2024

Study finds preconception stress may affect health of women undergoing fertility treatment

byMass General BrighamCredit: CC0 Public DomainStress during pregnancy is known to influence health outcomes, but a new study from Mass General Brigham researchers suggests that stress levels be

Updated on:January 12,2024

Amount of protein consumed by pregnant women modulates the facial appearance of offspring, study finds

by Bob Yirka , Medical XpressActive enhancers in human embryonic tissue associated with facial individuality. A) Experimental layout. B) Distribution of the genes located proximally to the enhancers i

Updated on: March 30,2024

Amount of protein consumed by pregnant women modulates the facial appearance of offspring, study finds

by Bob Yirka , Medical XpressActive enhancers in human embryonic tissue associated with facial individuality. A) Experimental layout. B) Distribution of the genes located proximally to the enhancers i

Updated on:March 30,2024

Breastfeeding and Ebola: Knowledge gaps endanger mothers and babies

Updated on: April 09,2025

Breastfeeding and Ebola: Knowledge gaps endanger mothers and babies

Updated on:April 09,2025

Everyday AI: Artificial intelligence in pregnancy and the early years

Everyday AI: Artificial intelligence in pregnancy and the early yearsby Nikki Galovic,CSIROMRI scans showing anatomical connections in the developing brain. Credit: The Developing Human Connecto

Updated on: November 23,2024

Everyday AI: Artificial intelligence in pregnancy and the early years

Everyday AI: Artificial intelligence in pregnancy and the early yearsby Nikki Galovic,CSIROMRI scans showing anatomical connections in the developing brain. Credit: The Developing Human Connecto

Updated on:November 23,2024

New blood test uses cell-free DNA shed from placenta to accurately predict preeclampsia

byUniversity of Washington School of MedicineNucleosome patterns in cfDNA discern maternal–fetal tissue composition and early tissue dysfunction in those who develop preeclampsia. Credit:N

Updated on: February 14,2025

New blood test uses cell-free DNA shed from placenta to accurately predict preeclampsia

byUniversity of Washington School of MedicineNucleosome patterns in cfDNA discern maternal–fetal tissue composition and early tissue dysfunction in those who develop preeclampsia. Credit:N

Updated on:February 14,2025

Largest study of sickness in pregnancy launches

by NIHR Biomedical Research Centre at Guy's and St Thomas' and King's College LondonCredit: CC0 Public DomainWomen with severe sickness during pregnancy are being invited to join the large

Updated on: March 16,2024

Largest study of sickness in pregnancy launches

by NIHR Biomedical Research Centre at Guy's and St Thomas' and King's College LondonCredit: CC0 Public DomainWomen with severe sickness during pregnancy are being invited to join the large

Updated on:March 16,2024