Probiotic tablets in weeks 10 to 14 linked to fewer repeat preterm births

byUniversity of ToyamaA new study suggests that probiotics supplementation during early pregnancy may help reduce the risk of recurrent spontaneous preterm delivery (sPTD). Credit: JerryLai0208 https:

Updated on: May 22,2026

Probiotic tablets in weeks 10 to 14 linked to fewer repeat preterm births

byUniversity of ToyamaA new study suggests that probiotics supplementation during early pregnancy may help reduce the risk of recurrent spontaneous preterm delivery (sPTD). Credit: JerryLai0208 https:

Updated on:May 22,2026

Green spaces may help protect unborn babies from the effects of air pollution during pregnancy, review finds

by Laura Thomas,Curtin UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainLiving near trees and parks may help protect unborn babies from some of the harmful effects of outdoor air pollution during pregnancy, accordi

Updated on: June 04,2026

Green spaces may help protect unborn babies from the effects of air pollution during pregnancy, review finds

by Laura Thomas,Curtin UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainLiving near trees and parks may help protect unborn babies from some of the harmful effects of outdoor air pollution during pregnancy, accordi

Updated on:June 04,2026

Study reveals how live bacterial therapy reshapes the vaginal microbiome and identifies predictors of treatment success

by Ragon Institute of MGH, MIT and HarvardCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA new study from the Kwon Lab at the Ragon Institute,publishedinCell Host & Microbe, provides the most detailed picture y

Updated on: June 06,2026

Study reveals how live bacterial therapy reshapes the vaginal microbiome and identifies predictors of treatment success

by Ragon Institute of MGH, MIT and HarvardCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA new study from the Kwon Lab at the Ragon Institute,publishedinCell Host & Microbe, provides the most detailed picture y

Updated on:June 06,2026

More women are having babies later in life. How to improve your chance of a healthy pregnancy

by Laura UngarA pregnant woman stands for a portrait in Dallas, May 18, 2023. Credit: AP Photo/LM Otero, FileDr. Jacquelyn Means knew thatbeing pregnantin her late 30s would be challenging."It is

Updated on: June 10,2026

More women are having babies later in life. How to improve your chance of a healthy pregnancy

by Laura UngarA pregnant woman stands for a portrait in Dallas, May 18, 2023. Credit: AP Photo/LM Otero, FileDr. Jacquelyn Means knew thatbeing pregnantin her late 30s would be challenging."It is

Updated on:June 10,2026

Plastic additives tied to millions of preterm births worldwide

byNYU Langone HealthAggregate DEHP-attributable PTB morbidity and mortality world maps among eight world regions. Credit:eClinicalMedicine(2026). DOI: 10.1016/j.eclinm.2026.103842Exposure to a chemica

Updated on: May 17,2026

Plastic additives tied to millions of preterm births worldwide

byNYU Langone HealthAggregate DEHP-attributable PTB morbidity and mortality world maps among eight world regions. Credit:eClinicalMedicine(2026). DOI: 10.1016/j.eclinm.2026.103842Exposure to a chemica

Updated on:May 17,2026

Home testing kits could bridge the cervical screening gap for disabled women, new study finds

by Robert Langley,University of SheffieldCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainHome testing kits that screen for cervical cancer risk could be a game-changer for reducing health inequalities for physically

Updated on: May 29,2026

Home testing kits could bridge the cervical screening gap for disabled women, new study finds

by Robert Langley,University of SheffieldCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainHome testing kits that screen for cervical cancer risk could be a game-changer for reducing health inequalities for physically

Updated on:May 29,2026

Why early pregnancy loss care can feel isolating, and how a new program can help

byUniversity of QueenslandCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAn Australian-first early pregnancy loss support program has been developed to better address the emotional care of bereaved parents. The pr

Updated on: April 22,2026

Why early pregnancy loss care can feel isolating, and how a new program can help

byUniversity of QueenslandCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAn Australian-first early pregnancy loss support program has been developed to better address the emotional care of bereaved parents. The pr

Updated on:April 22,2026

Why a man's health before pregnancy matters for the next generation

by Keith Godfrey, Danielle Schoenaker,The ConversationCredit: Leandro Boogalu from PexelsWhen we think about preparing for a healthy pregnancy and baby, most advice focuses on women. Such advice might

Updated on: April 25,2026

Why a man's health before pregnancy matters for the next generation

by Keith Godfrey, Danielle Schoenaker,The ConversationCredit: Leandro Boogalu from PexelsWhen we think about preparing for a healthy pregnancy and baby, most advice focuses on women. Such advice might

Updated on:April 25,2026

Global maternal deaths fell in 2023, but more than 100 countries still fall short of maternal mortality target: Study

byInstitute for Health Metrics and EvaluationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainGlobal maternal deaths have declined over the past three decades, yet progress has slowed in recent years and remains une

Updated on: April 22,2026

Global maternal deaths fell in 2023, but more than 100 countries still fall short of maternal mortality target: Study

byInstitute for Health Metrics and EvaluationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainGlobal maternal deaths have declined over the past three decades, yet progress has slowed in recent years and remains une

Updated on:April 22,2026

Increase in labor induction rates seen from 2016 to 2024

by Elana GotkineFrom 2016 to 2024, there was anincrease in labor induction ratesacross all maternal age groups and across all six race and Hispanic origin groups, according to a March data brief publi

Updated on: April 16,2026

Increase in labor induction rates seen from 2016 to 2024

by Elana GotkineFrom 2016 to 2024, there was anincrease in labor induction ratesacross all maternal age groups and across all six race and Hispanic origin groups, according to a March data brief publi

Updated on:April 16,2026