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Study finds no increased risk of birth defects after COVID-19 infection or vaccination in early pregnancy

Study finds no increased risk of birth defects after COVID-19 infection or vaccination in early pregnancy

byBritish Medical JournalCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainNeither COVID-19 infection nor vaccination during the first trimester of pregnancy is associated with increased risk of major birth def

Study finds no increased risk of birth defects after COVID-19 infection or vaccination in early pregnancy

byBritish Medical JournalCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainNeither COVID-19 infection nor vaccination during the first trimester of pregnancy is associated with increased risk of major birth def
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
Mother's diet during pregnancy can protect her offspring's heart, study finds

Mother's diet during pregnancy can protect her offspring's heart, study finds

byMonash UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainMonash university researchers have found that eating a high-fiber diet while pregnant can significantly reduce the risk of cardiovascular dis

Mother's diet during pregnancy can protect her offspring's heart, study finds

byMonash UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainMonash university researchers have found that eating a high-fiber diet while pregnant can significantly reduce the risk of cardiovascular dis
Study: Metformin combined with insulin does not reduce pregnancy outcome risks compared to placebo

Study: Metformin combined with insulin does not reduce pregnancy outcome risks compared to placebo

by University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of MedicineCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA recent UNC-Chapel Hill School of Medicine study has concluded that metformin—a drug used to con

Study: Metformin combined with insulin does not reduce pregnancy outcome risks compared to placebo

by University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of MedicineCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA recent UNC-Chapel Hill School of Medicine study has concluded that metformin—a drug used to con
A molecular mechanism that mediates a link between fetal conditions and later health

A molecular mechanism that mediates a link between fetal conditions and later health

by Tampere UniversityIndividuals who inherit the unmethylated nc886 gene from both parents have permanently higher levels of nc886 RNA. This level of methylation is also associated with the individual

A molecular mechanism that mediates a link between fetal conditions and later health

by Tampere UniversityIndividuals who inherit the unmethylated nc886 gene from both parents have permanently higher levels of nc886 RNA. This level of methylation is also associated with the individual
High stress during pregnancy linked to elevated cortisol in toddlers' hair

High stress during pregnancy linked to elevated cortisol in toddlers' hair

by Sara Savat,Washington University in St. LouisCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainResearchers at Washington University in St. Louis and Dartmouth College have discovered a connection between tod

High stress during pregnancy linked to elevated cortisol in toddlers' hair

by Sara Savat,Washington University in St. LouisCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainResearchers at Washington University in St. Louis and Dartmouth College have discovered a connection between tod
Studies find Oregon's Medicaid expansion improved prenatal care access, birth outcomes

Studies find Oregon's Medicaid expansion improved prenatal care access, birth outcomes

by Oregon State UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainA pair of recent studies from Oregon State University found that Oregon's Medicaid expansion in 2014 has led to increased prenatal care amon

Studies find Oregon's Medicaid expansion improved prenatal care access, birth outcomes

by Oregon State UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainA pair of recent studies from Oregon State University found that Oregon's Medicaid expansion in 2014 has led to increased prenatal care amon
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
Human endometrial map uncovers hidden health clues

Human endometrial map uncovers hidden health clues

byWellcome Trust Sanger InstituteHarmonized cellular map of the human endometrium. Credit:Nature Genetics(2024). DOI: 10.1038/s41588-024-01873-wThe most comprehensive map of the huma

Human endometrial map uncovers hidden health clues

byWellcome Trust Sanger InstituteHarmonized cellular map of the human endometrium. Credit:Nature Genetics(2024). DOI: 10.1038/s41588-024-01873-wThe most comprehensive map of the huma
Study calls into question the 'Hispanic paradox' for birth outcomes in New York City

Study calls into question the 'Hispanic paradox' for birth outcomes in New York City

by The City University of New YorkCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainIn the United States, African American or non-Hispanic Black infants have historically experienced worse birth outcomes than Hi

Study calls into question the 'Hispanic paradox' for birth outcomes in New York City

by The City University of New YorkCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainIn the United States, African American or non-Hispanic Black infants have historically experienced worse birth outcomes than Hi
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
Rise in meth and opioid use during pregnancy

Rise in meth and opioid use during pregnancy

by University of MichiganCredit: CC0 Public DomainAmphetamine and opioid use in pregnancy increased substantially over the last decade in the United States, a new Michigan Medicine-led study find

Rise in meth and opioid use during pregnancy

by University of MichiganCredit: CC0 Public DomainAmphetamine and opioid use in pregnancy increased substantially over the last decade in the United States, a new Michigan Medicine-led study find