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Research finds increased first-trimester exercise may reduce gestational diabetes risk

Research finds increased first-trimester exercise may reduce gestational diabetes risk

by University of Tennessee at KnoxvilleCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainPregnant women who exercise more during the first trimester of pregnancy may have a lower risk of developing gestational d

Research finds increased first-trimester exercise may reduce gestational diabetes risk

by University of Tennessee at KnoxvilleCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainPregnant women who exercise more during the first trimester of pregnancy may have a lower risk of developing gestational d
Perinatal depression screenings may not detect women having suicidal thoughts, study finds

Perinatal depression screenings may not detect women having suicidal thoughts, study finds

by Sharita Forrest,University of Illinois at Urbana-ChampaignPerinatal depression screenings may overlook a significant proportion of women who are having suicidal thoughts, according to a new s

Perinatal depression screenings may not detect women having suicidal thoughts, study finds

by Sharita Forrest,University of Illinois at Urbana-ChampaignPerinatal depression screenings may overlook a significant proportion of women who are having suicidal thoughts, according to a new s
Commonly used chemicals associated with miscarriage, study finds

Commonly used chemicals associated with miscarriage, study finds

by Michael Greenwood,Yale UniversityExposure to synthetic chemicals widely used in food packaging, such as pizza boxes, and commonly found in drinking water supplies is associated with a woman’s

Commonly used chemicals associated with miscarriage, study finds

by Michael Greenwood,Yale UniversityExposure to synthetic chemicals widely used in food packaging, such as pizza boxes, and commonly found in drinking water supplies is associated with a woman’s
Pregnancy stretch marks cause stress and emotional burden, study finds

Pregnancy stretch marks cause stress and emotional burden, study finds

by Noah Fromson,University of MichiganCredit: CC0 Public DomainWhile stretch marks are commonly associated with pregnancy, the permanency of the skin lesions causes pregnant women and pregnant i

Pregnancy stretch marks cause stress and emotional burden, study finds

by Noah Fromson,University of MichiganCredit: CC0 Public DomainWhile stretch marks are commonly associated with pregnancy, the permanency of the skin lesions causes pregnant women and pregnant i
Income affects maternal and infant health in some unexpected ways, study finds

Income affects maternal and infant health in some unexpected ways, study finds

by Bob Needham,University of MichiganCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainWhile higher income improves maternal and infant health over time, it's not enough to offset the impact of race, accord

Income affects maternal and infant health in some unexpected ways, study finds

by Bob Needham,University of MichiganCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainWhile higher income improves maternal and infant health over time, it's not enough to offset the impact of race, accord
Study finds no change in preterm birth or stillbirth in Philadelphia during pandemic

Study finds no change in preterm birth or stillbirth in Philadelphia during pandemic

by Children's Hospital of PhiladelphiaCredit: CC0 Public DomainDespite early reports suggesting a decline in preterm births during the COVID-19 pandemic period, an analysis by researchers at

Study finds no change in preterm birth or stillbirth in Philadelphia during pandemic

by Children's Hospital of PhiladelphiaCredit: CC0 Public DomainDespite early reports suggesting a decline in preterm births during the COVID-19 pandemic period, an analysis by researchers at
Stress affects fetus' ability to absorb iron, study finds

Stress affects fetus' ability to absorb iron, study finds

by Barbara Clements,University of WashingtonCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainIf a woman experiences chronic stress late in her pregnancy, it can affect her fetus' ability to absorb iron by a

Stress affects fetus' ability to absorb iron, study finds

by Barbara Clements,University of WashingtonCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainIf a woman experiences chronic stress late in her pregnancy, it can affect her fetus' ability to absorb iron by a
Catching COVID-19 during pregnancy increases risk of hospitalization, premature birth, study finds

Catching COVID-19 during pregnancy increases risk of hospitalization, premature birth, study finds

by University of British ColumbiaAdverse Maternal Outcomes Associated With SARS-CoV-2 Diagnosis in Pregnancy From March 1, 2020, to October 31, 2021 (N = 6012). Points are offset a small amount a

Catching COVID-19 during pregnancy increases risk of hospitalization, premature birth, study finds

by University of British ColumbiaAdverse Maternal Outcomes Associated With SARS-CoV-2 Diagnosis in Pregnancy From March 1, 2020, to October 31, 2021 (N = 6012). Points are offset a small amount a
Many parents report health risks prior to pregnancy, study finds

Many parents report health risks prior to pregnancy, study finds

by Rebecca Biason,University of TorontoCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainWe know that a person's health during pregnancy impacts their child's developmental trajectories, but what about p

Many parents report health risks prior to pregnancy, study finds

by Rebecca Biason,University of TorontoCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainWe know that a person's health during pregnancy impacts their child's developmental trajectories, but what about p
Women need professional emotional support during high-risk pregnancies, study finds

Women need professional emotional support during high-risk pregnancies, study finds

by Megan Schumann,Rutgers UniversityRutgers researchers spoke to women hospitalized during high-risk pregnancies and found that trying to manage their emotions by themselves added an additional

Women need professional emotional support during high-risk pregnancies, study finds

by Megan Schumann,Rutgers UniversityRutgers researchers spoke to women hospitalized during high-risk pregnancies and found that trying to manage their emotions by themselves added an additional
High fructose diet in pregnancy impacts metabolism of offspring, study finds

High fructose diet in pregnancy impacts metabolism of offspring, study finds

by Cheryl Norrie,University of OtagoCredit: CC0 Public DomainAn increased level of fructose intake during pregnancy can cause significant changes in maternal metabolic function and milk composit

High fructose diet in pregnancy impacts metabolism of offspring, study finds

by Cheryl Norrie,University of OtagoCredit: CC0 Public DomainAn increased level of fructose intake during pregnancy can cause significant changes in maternal metabolic function and milk composit
Study uncovers cystic fibrosis screening limitations before or during early pregnancy

Study uncovers cystic fibrosis screening limitations before or during early pregnancy

by CSIROCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainNew research from Australia's national science agency, CSIRO, has found that reproductive carrier screening tests, used before or in early pregnancy t

Study uncovers cystic fibrosis screening limitations before or during early pregnancy

by CSIROCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainNew research from Australia's national science agency, CSIRO, has found that reproductive carrier screening tests, used before or in early pregnancy t