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Lifestyle changes in pregnant women affect babies' genes

Lifestyle changes in pregnant women affect babies' genes

by Lund UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA study led by researchers at Lund University in Sweden showed a connection between lifestyle intervention in pregnant women with obesity and ep

Lifestyle changes in pregnant women affect babies' genes

by Lund UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA study led by researchers at Lund University in Sweden showed a connection between lifestyle intervention in pregnant women with obesity and ep
Preterm birth, prolonged labor influenced by progesterone balance

Preterm birth, prolonged labor influenced by progesterone balance

by National Institutes of HealthCredit: CC0 Public DomainNew research by the National Institutes of Health found that unbalanced progesterone signals may cause some pregnant women to experience p

Preterm birth, prolonged labor influenced by progesterone balance

by National Institutes of HealthCredit: CC0 Public DomainNew research by the National Institutes of Health found that unbalanced progesterone signals may cause some pregnant women to experience p
Pregnant and lactating women should adhere to recommended COVID-19 vaccine schedules fo full antibody protection

Pregnant and lactating women should adhere to recommended COVID-19 vaccine schedules fo full antibody protection

by Julie Cunningham,Massachusetts General HospitalCredit: CC0 Public DomainA new study indicates that the two-dose immunization schedule for COVID-19 mRNA vaccines ultimately stimulates comparab

Pregnant and lactating women should adhere to recommended COVID-19 vaccine schedules fo full antibody protection

by Julie Cunningham,Massachusetts General HospitalCredit: CC0 Public DomainA new study indicates that the two-dose immunization schedule for COVID-19 mRNA vaccines ultimately stimulates comparab
Herbals in pregnancy may endanger mom, baby

Herbals in pregnancy may endanger mom, baby

by Amy Norton, Healthday Reporter(HealthDay)—During pregnancy, even harmless-sounding "natural" supplements should be avoided, a new research review suggests.The review of 74 published studi

Herbals in pregnancy may endanger mom, baby

by Amy Norton, Healthday Reporter(HealthDay)—During pregnancy, even harmless-sounding "natural" supplements should be avoided, a new research review suggests.The review of 74 published studi
Pregnant women are not at greater risk of severe COVID-19 than other women

Pregnant women are not at greater risk of severe COVID-19 than other women

by University of OxfordCredit: AI-generated imageResearchers from the University of Oxford, in collaboration with the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists, the Universities of Leeds

Pregnant women are not at greater risk of severe COVID-19 than other women

by University of OxfordCredit: AI-generated imageResearchers from the University of Oxford, in collaboration with the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists, the Universities of Leeds
Pregnant women need to guard against coronavirus

Pregnant women need to guard against coronavirus

(HealthDay)—Pregnant women with COVID-19 may be susceptible to pregnancy complications, an obstetrician-gynecologist says.Pregnantwomenhave physiologic changes in their chests that may mak

Pregnant women need to guard against coronavirus

(HealthDay)—Pregnant women with COVID-19 may be susceptible to pregnancy complications, an obstetrician-gynecologist says.Pregnantwomenhave physiologic changes in their chests that may mak
Strenuous work during pregnancy increases likelihood of high birth weight

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

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
Pregnant women share concerns about coronavirus. OB-GYN says issue is about contact

Pregnant women share concerns about coronavirus. OB-GYN says issue is about contact

by Christen A. JohnsonCredit: CC0 Public DomainRachael Stewart is planning to meet her second child, a baby boy, in about four weeks. A name is chosen, a doula is selected and flights are booked for h

Pregnant women share concerns about coronavirus. OB-GYN says issue is about contact

by Christen A. JohnsonCredit: CC0 Public DomainRachael Stewart is planning to meet her second child, a baby boy, in about four weeks. A name is chosen, a doula is selected and flights are booked for h
Women taking probiotics during pregnancy might have lower pre-eclampsia and premature birth risk

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

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
Painkillers in pregnancy may affect baby's future fertility

Painkillers in pregnancy may affect baby's future fertility

by University of EdinburghCredit: CC0 Public DomainTaking painkillers during pregnancy could affect the fertility of the unborn child in later life, research suggests.The study identifies that th

Painkillers in pregnancy may affect baby's future fertility

by University of EdinburghCredit: CC0 Public DomainTaking painkillers during pregnancy could affect the fertility of the unborn child in later life, research suggests.The study identifies that th
Simple treatment during pregnancy can protect baby from memory problems in later life

Simple treatment during pregnancy can protect baby from memory problems in later life

by University of CambridgeCerebellum of CIVM postnatal rat brain atlas. Credit: NeurolexA new study in laboratory rats has discovered a direct link between low oxygen in the womb and impaired mem

Simple treatment during pregnancy can protect baby from memory problems in later life

by University of CambridgeCerebellum of CIVM postnatal rat brain atlas. Credit: NeurolexA new study in laboratory rats has discovered a direct link between low oxygen in the womb and impaired mem
Abnormal thyroid hormone levels during pregnancy may increase the risk of preschool boys' behavioral problems

Abnormal thyroid hormone levels during pregnancy may increase the risk of preschool boys' behavioral problems

by The Endocrine SocietyCredit: CC0 Public DomainThyroid hormone levels during pregnancy may predict preschool boys' emotional and behavioral problems, according to a study published in the E

Abnormal thyroid hormone levels during pregnancy may increase the risk of preschool boys' behavioral problems

by The Endocrine SocietyCredit: CC0 Public DomainThyroid hormone levels during pregnancy may predict preschool boys' emotional and behavioral problems, according to a study published in the E