Moms exposed to air pollution give birth to smaller babies, but living in a greener area may mitigate the risks

by European Respiratory SocietyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainWomen exposed to air pollution give birth to smaller babies, according to research that will be presented at theEuropean Respirat

Updated on: January 17,2024

Moms exposed to air pollution give birth to smaller babies, but living in a greener area may mitigate the risks

by European Respiratory SocietyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainWomen exposed to air pollution give birth to smaller babies, according to research that will be presented at theEuropean Respirat

Updated on:January 17,2024

BPA exposure of the placenta could affect fetal brain development

by University of Missouri3D chemical structure of bisphenol A. Credit: Edgar181 via Wikimedia CommonsIn a new study, scientists at the University of Missouri demonstrate the direct transmission o

Updated on: March 13,2024

BPA exposure of the placenta could affect fetal brain development

by University of Missouri3D chemical structure of bisphenol A. Credit: Edgar181 via Wikimedia CommonsIn a new study, scientists at the University of Missouri demonstrate the direct transmission o

Updated on:March 13,2024

Women taking probiotics during pregnancy might have lower pre-eclampsia and premature birth risk

by British Medical JournalCredit: CC0 Public DomainProbiotics taken during pregnancy might help lower the risks of pre-eclampsia and premature birth, suggests observational research in the online

Updated on: April 18,2024

Women taking probiotics during pregnancy might have lower pre-eclampsia and premature birth risk

by British Medical JournalCredit: CC0 Public DomainProbiotics taken during pregnancy might help lower the risks of pre-eclampsia and premature birth, suggests observational research in the online

Updated on:April 18,2024

COVID-19 vaccine not linked with period disruption, study finds

by University of EdinburghCredit:iScience(2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.isci.2023.106401COVID-19 vaccination does not cause concerning changes to periods, research has found.Women who have be

Updated on: June 11,2024

COVID-19 vaccine not linked with period disruption, study finds

by University of EdinburghCredit:iScience(2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.isci.2023.106401COVID-19 vaccination does not cause concerning changes to periods, research has found.Women who have be

Updated on:June 11,2024

Study identifies cardiovascular risk factors that may lead to pregnancy problems for first-time moms

by National Institutes of HealthCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA new study of first-time pregnant women found risk factors for heart disease, such as obesity and elevated blood sugar, can put

Updated on: May 27,2024

Study identifies cardiovascular risk factors that may lead to pregnancy problems for first-time moms

by National Institutes of HealthCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA new study of first-time pregnant women found risk factors for heart disease, such as obesity and elevated blood sugar, can put

Updated on:May 27,2024

Vaginal immune system may hint at prime vaccine timing

by University of WashingtonCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainLevels of key immune-signaling molecules in the vagina "undergo clear and consistent" fluctuations during the menstrual cycle

Updated on: May 06,2024

Vaginal immune system may hint at prime vaccine timing

by University of WashingtonCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainLevels of key immune-signaling molecules in the vagina "undergo clear and consistent" fluctuations during the menstrual cycle

Updated on:May 06,2024

Culturally-consistent midwifery care can optimize the mental health of pregnant Indigenous persons

byMcMaster UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThe COVID-19 pandemic has had a significant impact on Indigenous individuals during pregnancy and the postpartum (perinatal) period. Despit

Updated on: February 18,2024

Culturally-consistent midwifery care can optimize the mental health of pregnant Indigenous persons

byMcMaster UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThe COVID-19 pandemic has had a significant impact on Indigenous individuals during pregnancy and the postpartum (perinatal) period. Despit

Updated on:February 18,2024

Geographic access to critical maternal health services in an African megacity

by Aduragbemi Banke-Thomas,The ConversationA pregnant woman prepares to travel to a health facility in Ikorodu, Lagos. Credit: Aduragbemi Banke-ThomasDespite a30% drop in global maternal d

Updated on: March 09,2024

Geographic access to critical maternal health services in an African megacity

by Aduragbemi Banke-Thomas,The ConversationA pregnant woman prepares to travel to a health facility in Ikorodu, Lagos. Credit: Aduragbemi Banke-ThomasDespite a30% drop in global maternal d

Updated on:March 09,2024

Strenuous work during pregnancy increases likelihood of high birth weight

by Lehigh UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainFor the first time, researchers have attributed an understudied adverse fetal outcome to the strenuousness of an expectant mother's job.The resear

Updated on: April 18,2024

Strenuous work during pregnancy increases likelihood of high birth weight

by Lehigh UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainFor the first time, researchers have attributed an understudied adverse fetal outcome to the strenuousness of an expectant mother's job.The resear

Updated on:April 18,2024

Infertility is linked to small increased risk of cancer

by European Society of Human Reproduction and EmbryologyKiller T cells surround a cancer cell. Credit: NIHA study of over 64,000 women of childbearing age in the USA has found that infertility is

Updated on: March 09,2024

Infertility is linked to small increased risk of cancer

by European Society of Human Reproduction and EmbryologyKiller T cells surround a cancer cell. Credit: NIHA study of over 64,000 women of childbearing age in the USA has found that infertility is

Updated on:March 09,2024