Research team shares new knowledge about the link between infection during pregnancy and autism

by Karolinska InstitutetCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainInfections in pregnant women have been linked to an increased risk of neurodevelopmental conditions, such as autism, in the child later in

Updated on: March 02,2024 10

Research team shares new knowledge about the link between infection during pregnancy and autism

by Karolinska InstitutetCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainInfections in pregnant women have been linked to an increased risk of neurodevelopmental conditions, such as autism, in the child later in

Updated on:March 02,2024 10

COVID could add to 2 million per year stillbirth toll: UN

Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAlmost two million babies are stillborn every year—one every 16 seconds—the United Nations said Thursday, warning that the COVID-19 pandemic could add another 200,000

Updated on: March 05,2024 17

COVID could add to 2 million per year stillbirth toll: UN

Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAlmost two million babies are stillborn every year—one every 16 seconds—the United Nations said Thursday, warning that the COVID-19 pandemic could add another 200,000

Updated on:March 05,2024 17

Examining the genomics of pregnancy-induced diabetes

by University of MaltaCredit: CC0 Public DomainPregnancy-induced diabetes, also known as gestational diabetes, is a common metabolic complication of pregnancy. The disorder carries a significant

Updated on: March 05,2024 19

Examining the genomics of pregnancy-induced diabetes

by University of MaltaCredit: CC0 Public DomainPregnancy-induced diabetes, also known as gestational diabetes, is a common metabolic complication of pregnancy. The disorder carries a significant

Updated on:March 05,2024 19

Coronavirus transmission during pregnancy rare but possible: study

Credit: CC0 Public DomainChinese scientists reported Thursday it is possible, although rare, for pregnant mothers with the COVID-19 illness to pass the infection down to their babies.The team followed

Updated on: March 07,2024 20

Coronavirus transmission during pregnancy rare but possible: study

Credit: CC0 Public DomainChinese scientists reported Thursday it is possible, although rare, for pregnant mothers with the COVID-19 illness to pass the infection down to their babies.The team followed

Updated on:March 07,2024 20

Water births are as safe as land births for mom, baby: study

by Laura Bailey,University of MichiganCredit: CC0 Public DomainA new study found that water births are no more risky than land births, and that women in the water group sustain fewer first and s

Updated on: June 11,2024 3

Water births are as safe as land births for mom, baby: study

by Laura Bailey,University of MichiganCredit: CC0 Public DomainA new study found that water births are no more risky than land births, and that women in the water group sustain fewer first and s

Updated on:June 11,2024 3

Scientists discover critical molecular biomarkers of preeclampsia

by Tel Aviv UniversityCredit: Tel Aviv UniversityPreeclampsia, a sudden pregnancy complication that can interfere with the blood flow to the placenta and possibly to the fetus, can lead to low bi

Updated on: March 02,2024 18

Scientists discover critical molecular biomarkers of preeclampsia

by Tel Aviv UniversityCredit: Tel Aviv UniversityPreeclampsia, a sudden pregnancy complication that can interfere with the blood flow to the placenta and possibly to the fetus, can lead to low bi

Updated on:March 02,2024 18

Menopausal palpitations causing distress

by Mary Ann Liebert, IncCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainMany menopausal women report having palpitation distress. The likelihood of women reporting palpitation distress was higher with worse ins

Updated on: May 06,2024 20

Menopausal palpitations causing distress

by Mary Ann Liebert, IncCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainMany menopausal women report having palpitation distress. The likelihood of women reporting palpitation distress was higher with worse ins

Updated on:May 06,2024 20

Extra choline may help pregnant women decrease negative effects of COVID-19 on their newborns

by CU Anschutz Medical CampusCredit: CC0 Public DomainPregnant women who take extra choline supplements may mitigate the negative impact that viral respiratory infections, including COVID-19, can

Updated on: April 19,2024 17

Extra choline may help pregnant women decrease negative effects of COVID-19 on their newborns

by CU Anschutz Medical CampusCredit: CC0 Public DomainPregnant women who take extra choline supplements may mitigate the negative impact that viral respiratory infections, including COVID-19, can

Updated on:April 19,2024 17

How do epidurals work? And why is there a global shortage of them?

by Alicia Dennis,The ConversationCredit: AI-generated image40% of people in Australia who access pain relief during labor use epidurals. That amounts to around92,000 epiduralsa year.

Updated on: March 09,2024 15

How do epidurals work? And why is there a global shortage of them?

by Alicia Dennis,The ConversationCredit: AI-generated image40% of people in Australia who access pain relief during labor use epidurals. That amounts to around92,000 epiduralsa year.

Updated on:March 09,2024 15

Having a low birthweight baby may increase risk for early heart failure

by American College of CardiologyCredit: CC0 Public DomainIt's normal for expectant parents to worry about how well their baby is developing and growing. But could a newborn's birthweight

Updated on: April 29,2024 16

Having a low birthweight baby may increase risk for early heart failure

by American College of CardiologyCredit: CC0 Public DomainIt's normal for expectant parents to worry about how well their baby is developing and growing. But could a newborn's birthweight

Updated on:April 29,2024 16

Research examines causes of complications during pregnancy and delivery in adolescents

by WileyCredit: CC0 Public DomainPregnancy in adolescence has been linked with increased risks of mortality and life-threatening complications in young mothers and their newborn babies. New resea

Updated on: June 11,2024 8

Research examines causes of complications during pregnancy and delivery in adolescents

by WileyCredit: CC0 Public DomainPregnancy in adolescence has been linked with increased risks of mortality and life-threatening complications in young mothers and their newborn babies. New resea

Updated on:June 11,2024 8

Uterine fibroids can take a heavy emotional toll on women, study shows

by Marisol Martinez,Johns Hopkins UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainIn a comprehensive review of 57 research studies looking at the quality of life of women with uterine fibroids compar

Updated on: May 18,2024 6

Uterine fibroids can take a heavy emotional toll on women, study shows

by Marisol Martinez,Johns Hopkins UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainIn a comprehensive review of 57 research studies looking at the quality of life of women with uterine fibroids compar

Updated on:May 18,2024 6