Calcium, zinc intake tied to lower risk for hypertensive disorders of pregnancy

by Lori SolomonPeople with higher intakes of calcium and zinc before pregnancy appear to have a significantly lower risk for hypertensive disorders of pregnancy (HDP), according to research presented

Updated on: July 30,2024 0

Calcium, zinc intake tied to lower risk for hypertensive disorders of pregnancy

by Lori SolomonPeople with higher intakes of calcium and zinc before pregnancy appear to have a significantly lower risk for hypertensive disorders of pregnancy (HDP), according to research presented

Updated on:July 30,2024 0

Fewer unintended pregnancies contribute to all-time low U.S. fertility rate, new research says

by Colleen Sharkey,University of Notre DameCredit: CC0 Public DomainThe U.S. birth rate has been decreasing for the last decade, reaching a historic low in 2017. New research from a team of econ

Updated on: May 13,2024 8

Fewer unintended pregnancies contribute to all-time low U.S. fertility rate, new research says

by Colleen Sharkey,University of Notre DameCredit: CC0 Public DomainThe U.S. birth rate has been decreasing for the last decade, reaching a historic low in 2017. New research from a team of econ

Updated on:May 13,2024 8

2012 to 2016 saw increase in syphilis among pregnant women

(HealthDay)—From 2012 to 2016, there was a 61 percent increase in syphilis cases among pregnant women, with no traditional behavioral risk factors reported among half of these women, according to a st

Updated on: March 12,2024 11

2012 to 2016 saw increase in syphilis among pregnant women

(HealthDay)—From 2012 to 2016, there was a 61 percent increase in syphilis cases among pregnant women, with no traditional behavioral risk factors reported among half of these women, according to a st

Updated on:March 12,2024 11

Medically assisted reproduction does not raise risk of preterm birth and low birth weight

by Max Planck SocietyOne possibility of artificial insemination is to inject a sperm into the egg cell. Regardless of the method used, parents do not have to worry about exposing children conceiv

Updated on: May 09,2024 6

Medically assisted reproduction does not raise risk of preterm birth and low birth weight

by Max Planck SocietyOne possibility of artificial insemination is to inject a sperm into the egg cell. Regardless of the method used, parents do not have to worry about exposing children conceiv

Updated on:May 09,2024 6

Women who vape are more likely to have low birthweight babies, study shows

by UCLA Fielding School of Public HealthCredit: CC0 Public DomainWomen who use electronic cigarettes during pregnancy are 33% more likely than those who don't to give birth to low-birthweight infa

Updated on: May 18,2024 5

Women who vape are more likely to have low birthweight babies, study shows

by UCLA Fielding School of Public HealthCredit: CC0 Public DomainWomen who use electronic cigarettes during pregnancy are 33% more likely than those who don't to give birth to low-birthweight infa

Updated on:May 18,2024 5

7 million US women live in maternity care 'deserts'

The United States is still among one of the most dangerous developed nations for childbirth, especially in rural areas and communities of color, according to a new March of Dimes report. About 36 perc

Updated on: March 12,2024 10

7 million US women live in maternity care 'deserts'

The United States is still among one of the most dangerous developed nations for childbirth, especially in rural areas and communities of color, according to a new March of Dimes report. About 36 perc

Updated on:March 12,2024 10

Study develops updated national birth weight reference

by Harvard Pilgrim Health Care InstituteCredit: CC0 Public DomainA new paper provides an updated national birth weight reference for the United States using the most recent, nationally representative

Updated on: March 05,2024 17

Study develops updated national birth weight reference

by Harvard Pilgrim Health Care InstituteCredit: CC0 Public DomainA new paper provides an updated national birth weight reference for the United States using the most recent, nationally representative

Updated on:March 05,2024 17

Higher live birth rates found after transferring fresh rather than frozen embryos

by Brigham and Women's HospitalHuman Embryo. Credit: Ed Uthman, MD/WikipediaFor women hoping to achieve a pregnancy using freshly retrieved donor eggs, a new retrospective study led by resear

Updated on: May 09,2024 7

Higher live birth rates found after transferring fresh rather than frozen embryos

by Brigham and Women's HospitalHuman Embryo. Credit: Ed Uthman, MD/WikipediaFor women hoping to achieve a pregnancy using freshly retrieved donor eggs, a new retrospective study led by resear

Updated on:May 09,2024 7

Epilepsy register helps deliver healthy babies, huge savings, study finds

by Monash UniversityDanielle Heaven and her son Callum, 10, (pictured right) and daughter Luci, 8. Credit: Monash UniversityAn Australian register set up to help pregnant women with epilepsy has

Updated on: June 07,2024 8

Epilepsy register helps deliver healthy babies, huge savings, study finds

by Monash UniversityDanielle Heaven and her son Callum, 10, (pictured right) and daughter Luci, 8. Credit: Monash UniversityAn Australian register set up to help pregnant women with epilepsy has

Updated on:June 07,2024 8

Rates of depression and substance use higher for pregnant teens, study finds

by Lawson Health Research InstituteCredit: CC0 Public DomainResearchers from Lawson Health Research Institute and Brescia University College found that teenage pregnant women are more likely to l

Updated on: June 07,2024 3

Rates of depression and substance use higher for pregnant teens, study finds

by Lawson Health Research InstituteCredit: CC0 Public DomainResearchers from Lawson Health Research Institute and Brescia University College found that teenage pregnant women are more likely to l

Updated on:June 07,2024 3

Engineered phage endolysin is a potential solution for recurrent bacterial vaginosis

by Austrian Science Fund (FWF)Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAn engineered phage endolysin could offer a highly innovative and precise therapy for recurrent bacterial vaginosis, a disease for

Updated on: March 05,2024 14

Engineered phage endolysin is a potential solution for recurrent bacterial vaginosis

by Austrian Science Fund (FWF)Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAn engineered phage endolysin could offer a highly innovative and precise therapy for recurrent bacterial vaginosis, a disease for

Updated on:March 05,2024 14

Surprising patterns in infant growth after gestational diabetes exposure challenge current views on obesity risk

byUniversity of Texas at AustinResearchers found that infants exposed to gestational diabetes in utero had surprising growth paterns in their first year of life. Credit: The University of Texas

Updated on: November 24,2024 0

Surprising patterns in infant growth after gestational diabetes exposure challenge current views on obesity risk

byUniversity of Texas at AustinResearchers found that infants exposed to gestational diabetes in utero had surprising growth paterns in their first year of life. Credit: The University of Texas

Updated on:November 24,2024 0