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Diet may play a role in development of pregnancy complications among Hispanic/Latina women

Diet may play a role in development of pregnancy complications among Hispanic/Latina women

by American Heart AssociationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainDietmay play a role in the development ofdangerous high blood pressure in late pregnancyamong some Hispanic/Latina

Diet may play a role in development of pregnancy complications among Hispanic/Latina women

by American Heart AssociationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainDietmay play a role in the development ofdangerous high blood pressure in late pregnancyamong some Hispanic/Latina
US maternal death rate increasing at an alarming rate, study finds

US maternal death rate increasing at an alarming rate, study finds

byNorthwestern UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainThe U.S. maternal mortality rate is accelerating at an alarming rate, reports a new study from Northwestern Medicine. But it's not due to th

US maternal death rate increasing at an alarming rate, study finds

byNorthwestern UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainThe U.S. maternal mortality rate is accelerating at an alarming rate, reports a new study from Northwestern Medicine. But it's not due to th
E-cigarettes may be better than nicotine patches to help pregnant women stop smoking, reduce the risk of low birthweight

E-cigarettes may be better than nicotine patches to help pregnant women stop smoking, reduce the risk of low birthweight

byQueen Mary, University of LondonCredit: CC0 Public DomainSmoking in pregnancy can harm developing babies, especially their growth. Current guidelines recommend that pregnant smokers who find q

E-cigarettes may be better than nicotine patches to help pregnant women stop smoking, reduce the risk of low birthweight

byQueen Mary, University of LondonCredit: CC0 Public DomainSmoking in pregnancy can harm developing babies, especially their growth. Current guidelines recommend that pregnant smokers who find q
Midwife continuity of care model linked to positive experiences during pregnancy

Midwife continuity of care model linked to positive experiences during pregnancy

byKing's College LondonCredit: CC0 Public DomainIncreasing midwifery continuity of care has been identified as a key priority for maternity services in the United Kingdom (UK). Published tod

Midwife continuity of care model linked to positive experiences during pregnancy

byKing's College LondonCredit: CC0 Public DomainIncreasing midwifery continuity of care has been identified as a key priority for maternity services in the United Kingdom (UK). Published tod
Pregnant women and babies can be vegans but careful nutrition planning is essential

Pregnant women and babies can be vegans but careful nutrition planning is essential

by Clare Collins,The ConversationCredit: Amina Filkins from PexelsAsmore Australians opt for meat-free diets, some are cutting out animal products altogether and going vegan. But is this s

Pregnant women and babies can be vegans but careful nutrition planning is essential

by Clare Collins,The ConversationCredit: Amina Filkins from PexelsAsmore Australians opt for meat-free diets, some are cutting out animal products altogether and going vegan. But is this s
Research suggests prenatal exposure to cannabis increases diabetes risk in offspring

Research suggests prenatal exposure to cannabis increases diabetes risk in offspring

by Prabhjot Sohal,University of Western OntarioRepresentative immunohistochemistry of PND21 (A) and 3MO (B) islets immunostained for insulin, glucagon, and DAPI. Exposure to 3 mg/kg of CBD Durin

Research suggests prenatal exposure to cannabis increases diabetes risk in offspring

by Prabhjot Sohal,University of Western OntarioRepresentative immunohistochemistry of PND21 (A) and 3MO (B) islets immunostained for insulin, glucagon, and DAPI. Exposure to 3 mg/kg of CBD Durin
Substance abuse in pregnancy doubles cardiovascular risk: Study

Substance abuse in pregnancy doubles cardiovascular risk: Study

byCedars-Sinai Medical CenterCredit:JACC: Advances(2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.jacadv.2023.100619Pregnant women with a history of substance abuse face a dramatically increased risk of deat

Substance abuse in pregnancy doubles cardiovascular risk: Study

byCedars-Sinai Medical CenterCredit:JACC: Advances(2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.jacadv.2023.100619Pregnant women with a history of substance abuse face a dramatically increased risk of deat
How long should I wait between pregnancies?

How long should I wait between pregnancies?

by Amanda Henry,The ConversationIt’s still unclear whether a shorter or longer gap between pregnancies increases the risk of complications in the next pregnancy. Credit:Richard Jaimes/Unsp

How long should I wait between pregnancies?

by Amanda Henry,The ConversationIt’s still unclear whether a shorter or longer gap between pregnancies increases the risk of complications in the next pregnancy. Credit:Richard Jaimes/Unsp
Researchers advance the understanding of preterm birth

Researchers advance the understanding of preterm birth

by Society for Maternal-Fetal MedicineCredit: CC0 Public DomainPreterm birth is the leading cause of infant morbidity and mortality worldwide. The causes for preterm birth are complex and not ful

Researchers advance the understanding of preterm birth

by Society for Maternal-Fetal MedicineCredit: CC0 Public DomainPreterm birth is the leading cause of infant morbidity and mortality worldwide. The causes for preterm birth are complex and not ful
Grandchild's stillbirth risk linked to grandma's weight

Grandchild's stillbirth risk linked to grandma's weight

by Juan Ochoa,University of MichiganCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainResearch has shown that pregnant women with a body mass index of 30 or higher face a greater chance of experiencing a stillbi

Grandchild's stillbirth risk linked to grandma's weight

by Juan Ochoa,University of MichiganCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainResearch has shown that pregnant women with a body mass index of 30 or higher face a greater chance of experiencing a stillbi