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Researchers show path of an environmental estrogen through the womb using new technology

Researchers show path of an environmental estrogen through the womb using new technology

by University of ViennaThe food estrogen zearalenone migrates through the placenta, as researchers were able to demonstrate for the first time. Credit: University of ViennaThe human foetus is con

Researchers show path of an environmental estrogen through the womb using new technology

by University of ViennaThe food estrogen zearalenone migrates through the placenta, as researchers were able to demonstrate for the first time. Credit: University of ViennaThe human foetus is con
Recognizing disabilities vital to improve maternal outcomes, say researchers

Recognizing disabilities vital to improve maternal outcomes, say researchers

by Royal Women's HospitalCredit: Royal Women's HospitalResearchers from the Royal Women's Hospital are calling for disabilities to be routinely asked about and recorded on patient maternit

Recognizing disabilities vital to improve maternal outcomes, say researchers

by Royal Women's HospitalCredit: Royal Women's HospitalResearchers from the Royal Women's Hospital are calling for disabilities to be routinely asked about and recorded on patient maternit
Study investigates link between lactation and visceral, pericardial fat

Study investigates link between lactation and visceral, pericardial fat

by Texas Tech UniversityTTUHSC's Duke Appiah, Ph.D., and a team of collaborators recently completed a study to see if the presence of excess visceral and pericardial fat results in a lower ri

Study investigates link between lactation and visceral, pericardial fat

by Texas Tech UniversityTTUHSC's Duke Appiah, Ph.D., and a team of collaborators recently completed a study to see if the presence of excess visceral and pericardial fat results in a lower ri
Black women continue to receive poorer care for endometriosis, say researchers

Black women continue to receive poorer care for endometriosis, say researchers

by Danielle Perro, Annalise Weckesser and Veronique Griffith,The ConversationCredit: AI-generated imageEndometriosis is a common chronicinflammatory conditionthat affects an estimate

Black women continue to receive poorer care for endometriosis, say researchers

by Danielle Perro, Annalise Weckesser and Veronique Griffith,The ConversationCredit: AI-generated imageEndometriosis is a common chronicinflammatory conditionthat affects an estimate
More studies needed on use of acetaminophen prior to pregnancy, researchers say

More studies needed on use of acetaminophen prior to pregnancy, researchers say

by Françoise Makanda,University of TorontoJasleen Arneja, a researcher at U of T’s Dalla Lana School of Health, says that her study should be taken into account by clinicians even if it does not

More studies needed on use of acetaminophen prior to pregnancy, researchers say

by Françoise Makanda,University of TorontoJasleen Arneja, a researcher at U of T’s Dalla Lana School of Health, says that her study should be taken into account by clinicians even if it does not
Researchers create first fetal brain atlas for spina bifida aperta

Researchers create first fetal brain atlas for spina bifida aperta

by King's College LondonOverview of the proposed anatomical landmarks. Those landmarks were annotated for all the 3D reconstructed magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). They aim at improving the

Researchers create first fetal brain atlas for spina bifida aperta

by King's College LondonOverview of the proposed anatomical landmarks. Those landmarks were annotated for all the 3D reconstructed magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). They aim at improving the
Researchers explore impact of inadequate gestational weight gain

Researchers explore impact of inadequate gestational weight gain

Inadequate gestational weight gain (GWG) is associated with an increased risk for adverse infant outcomes, even among women with obesity, according to a study published online Dec. 30 inJAMA Net

Researchers explore impact of inadequate gestational weight gain

Inadequate gestational weight gain (GWG) is associated with an increased risk for adverse infant outcomes, even among women with obesity, according to a study published online Dec. 30 inJAMA Net
Cutting midwife services hurts lower-income, marginalized populations most, says researcher

Cutting midwife services hurts lower-income, marginalized populations most, says researcher

by Laura Bailey,University of MichiganA mother, infant and midwife. Image credit: Nicole Smith, made with MidjourneyAscension Health recently announced that it would eliminate midwife care from

Cutting midwife services hurts lower-income, marginalized populations most, says researcher

by Laura Bailey,University of MichiganA mother, infant and midwife. Image credit: Nicole Smith, made with MidjourneyAscension Health recently announced that it would eliminate midwife care from
Attitudes around older motherhood too often emphasize risk and pregnancy timing, researcher says

Attitudes around older motherhood too often emphasize risk and pregnancy timing, researcher says

by Patrick Lejtenyi,Concordia UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainIn current policy texts, medical guidelines and educational materials, the dominant discourse surrounding women who give birth la

Attitudes around older motherhood too often emphasize risk and pregnancy timing, researcher says

by Patrick Lejtenyi,Concordia UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainIn current policy texts, medical guidelines and educational materials, the dominant discourse surrounding women who give birth la
Researchers predict deficits in female birth numbers in India over coming decades

Researchers predict deficits in female birth numbers in India over coming decades

by Public Library of ScienceSRB projections by Indian state, in 2017 and 2030.Dots are median estimates. Horizontal line segments are 95% credible intervals. The horizontal line refers to the SRB

Researchers predict deficits in female birth numbers in India over coming decades

by Public Library of ScienceSRB projections by Indian state, in 2017 and 2030.Dots are median estimates. Horizontal line segments are 95% credible intervals. The horizontal line refers to the SRB
Research examines the impact of maternal stress during pregnancy on child's health

Research examines the impact of maternal stress during pregnancy on child's health

by University of CincinnatiGeography of participating cohorts. Credit:Molecular Psychiatry(2023). DOI: 10.1038/s41380-023-02010-5New research out of the University of Cincinnati exami

Research examines the impact of maternal stress during pregnancy on child's health

by University of CincinnatiGeography of participating cohorts. Credit:Molecular Psychiatry(2023). DOI: 10.1038/s41380-023-02010-5New research out of the University of Cincinnati exami
Studies explore links between stress, choline deficiency, preterm births, and mental health

Studies explore links between stress, choline deficiency, preterm births, and mental health

by Valerie Gleaton,CU Anschutz Medical CampusCredit: CC0 Public DomainIn two recent articles published in Schizophrenia Bulletin, Sharon Hunter, Ph.D., an associate professor in the University o

Studies explore links between stress, choline deficiency, preterm births, and mental health

by Valerie Gleaton,CU Anschutz Medical CampusCredit: CC0 Public DomainIn two recent articles published in Schizophrenia Bulletin, Sharon Hunter, Ph.D., an associate professor in the University o