Researchers discover how the placenta may be blocking SARS-CoV-2 transmission to babies during pregnancy

by Boston University School of MedicineCredit: CC0 Public DomainWhile COVID-19 disease significantly impacts many pregnant women, the rates of transmission from mother to baby in pregnancy are ve

Updated on: May 23,2024 6

Researchers discover how the placenta may be blocking SARS-CoV-2 transmission to babies during pregnancy

by Boston University School of MedicineCredit: CC0 Public DomainWhile COVID-19 disease significantly impacts many pregnant women, the rates of transmission from mother to baby in pregnancy are ve

Updated on:May 23,2024 6

Hispanic women still at higher risk for births with neural tube defects after voluntary folic acid fortification

byAnn & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of ChicagoNeural tube defects per 100,000 live births per quarter before and after the voluntary folate fortification of corn masa flour. Soli

Updated on: February 18,2024 18

Hispanic women still at higher risk for births with neural tube defects after voluntary folic acid fortification

byAnn & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of ChicagoNeural tube defects per 100,000 live births per quarter before and after the voluntary folate fortification of corn masa flour. Soli

Updated on:February 18,2024 18

Premature births linked to changes in mother's bacteria

by Imperial College LondonCredit: CC0 Public DomainChanges to the communities of microbes living in the reproductive tract of pregnant women could help to spot those at risk of giving birth prema

Updated on: April 01,2024 13

Premature births linked to changes in mother's bacteria

by Imperial College LondonCredit: CC0 Public DomainChanges to the communities of microbes living in the reproductive tract of pregnant women could help to spot those at risk of giving birth prema

Updated on:April 01,2024 13

Substance in the blood of pregnant women fights pathological immune reaction

by Immanuel Kant Baltic Federal UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA team of scientists from Immanuel Kant Baltic Federal University with their colleagues from the Institute of Ecology and Gen

Updated on: April 18,2024 12

Substance in the blood of pregnant women fights pathological immune reaction

by Immanuel Kant Baltic Federal UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA team of scientists from Immanuel Kant Baltic Federal University with their colleagues from the Institute of Ecology and Gen

Updated on:April 18,2024 12

Tissue adhesive, sterile strips similar after cesarean section

(HealthDay)—With cesarean deliveries, wound complications are similar for tissue adhesive and sterile strips when used after closure of a Pfannenstiel skin incision, according to a study published onl

Updated on: March 16,2024 12

Tissue adhesive, sterile strips similar after cesarean section

(HealthDay)—With cesarean deliveries, wound complications are similar for tissue adhesive and sterile strips when used after closure of a Pfannenstiel skin incision, according to a study published onl

Updated on:March 16,2024 12

Study finds tuberculosis treatment during pregnancy is safe for mom and baby

by Curtin UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainSeven out of 10 pregnant women were cured of their multidrug-resistant tuberculosis and delivered healthy babies after taking a medication th

Updated on: May 27,2024 3

Study finds tuberculosis treatment during pregnancy is safe for mom and baby

by Curtin UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainSeven out of 10 pregnant women were cured of their multidrug-resistant tuberculosis and delivered healthy babies after taking a medication th

Updated on:May 27,2024 3

Vitamin D levels during pregnancy linked with child IQ

by Kathryn Mueller,Seattle Children's Research InstituteCredit: CC0 Public DomainVitamin D is a critical nutrient and has many important functions in the body. A mother's vitamin D suppl

Updated on: April 16,2024 13

Vitamin D levels during pregnancy linked with child IQ

by Kathryn Mueller,Seattle Children's Research InstituteCredit: CC0 Public DomainVitamin D is a critical nutrient and has many important functions in the body. A mother's vitamin D suppl

Updated on:April 16,2024 13

Painkiller advice for pregnant women should always be followed, as use is linked to newborn problems

by University of AberdeenPrevalence of use during pregnancy for each analgesic subgroup over our 30-year study period. (A) Merge graph showing percentage of pregnancies using each analgesic group

Updated on: April 19,2024 14

Painkiller advice for pregnant women should always be followed, as use is linked to newborn problems

by University of AberdeenPrevalence of use during pregnancy for each analgesic subgroup over our 30-year study period. (A) Merge graph showing percentage of pregnancies using each analgesic group

Updated on:April 19,2024 14

Women's wellness: Three tips for gynecologic cancer awareness

by From Mayo Clinic News NetworkCredit: CC0 Public DomainGynecologic cancers start in a woman's reproductive organs. The five main types are cervical, endometrial, ovarian, vaginal and vulvar canc

Updated on: March 05,2024 12

Women's wellness: Three tips for gynecologic cancer awareness

by From Mayo Clinic News NetworkCredit: CC0 Public DomainGynecologic cancers start in a woman's reproductive organs. The five main types are cervical, endometrial, ovarian, vaginal and vulvar canc

Updated on:March 05,2024 12

Colistin resistant bacteria found in mothers and newborn babies in Nigeria

byUniversity of OxfordAn infographic map indicating the location of sampling, number of samples per type, and prevalence ofmcr.aShows a map of Nigeria highlighting the location

Updated on: March 30,2024 0

Colistin resistant bacteria found in mothers and newborn babies in Nigeria

byUniversity of OxfordAn infographic map indicating the location of sampling, number of samples per type, and prevalence ofmcr.aShows a map of Nigeria highlighting the location

Updated on:March 30,2024 0

NIH study suggests higher air pollution exposure during second pregnancy may increase preterm birth risk

by National Institutes of HealthCredit: CC0 Public DomainPregnant women who are exposed to higher air pollution levels during their second pregnancy, compared to their first one, may be at greate

Updated on: March 05,2024 19

NIH study suggests higher air pollution exposure during second pregnancy may increase preterm birth risk

by National Institutes of HealthCredit: CC0 Public DomainPregnant women who are exposed to higher air pollution levels during their second pregnancy, compared to their first one, may be at greate

Updated on:March 05,2024 19

New research finds better drug treatment for miscarriage as patients struggle to access surgery in COVID-19 pandemic

by Sophie Belcher,University of BirminghamBaby on mother's belly right after birth. Credit: Tom Adriaenssen/Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 2.0A new drug combination is more effective for women having m

Updated on: May 05,2024 14

New research finds better drug treatment for miscarriage as patients struggle to access surgery in COVID-19 pandemic

by Sophie Belcher,University of BirminghamBaby on mother's belly right after birth. Credit: Tom Adriaenssen/Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 2.0A new drug combination is more effective for women having m

Updated on:May 05,2024 14