Important cause of preeclampsia discovered

by Anne Sliper Midling,Norwegian University of Science and TechnologyThe results of many years of research have been a long time coming. Gabriela Silva (in a white coat) used tissue samples from

Updated on: March 09,2024

Important cause of preeclampsia discovered

by Anne Sliper Midling,Norwegian University of Science and TechnologyThe results of many years of research have been a long time coming. Gabriela Silva (in a white coat) used tissue samples from

Updated on:March 09,2024

Genes, environment and schizophrenia—new study finds the placenta is the missing link

by Lieber Institute for Brain DevelopmentFetus in utero, between fifth and sixth months. Image credit: Wikipedia.Hiding in plain sight, new research shines a spotlight on the placenta's critical r

Updated on: March 07,2024

Genes, environment and schizophrenia—new study finds the placenta is the missing link

by Lieber Institute for Brain DevelopmentFetus in utero, between fifth and sixth months. Image credit: Wikipedia.Hiding in plain sight, new research shines a spotlight on the placenta's critical r

Updated on:March 07,2024

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

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

Increasing staffing levels could reduce cesarean delivery use

by Public Library of ScienceIncreasing staffing levels could reduce cesarean delivery use Credit: pxhere, CC0High staffing levels for obstetricians and midwives at hospital maternal units are ass

Updated on: April 01,2024

Increasing staffing levels could reduce cesarean delivery use

by Public Library of ScienceIncreasing staffing levels could reduce cesarean delivery use Credit: pxhere, CC0High staffing levels for obstetricians and midwives at hospital maternal units are ass

Updated on:April 01,2024

2020 to 2021 saw no change in overall fetal mortality rates

by Elana GotkineFrom 2020 to 2021, there was no change in overall, early, or late fetal mortality rates, according to a JanuaryVital Statistics Rapid Releasereport, a publication from the

Updated on: March 12,2024

2020 to 2021 saw no change in overall fetal mortality rates

by Elana GotkineFrom 2020 to 2021, there was no change in overall, early, or late fetal mortality rates, according to a JanuaryVital Statistics Rapid Releasereport, a publication from the

Updated on:March 12,2024

Women exposed to municipal waste incinerator emissions show small increase in breast milk pollutants

by Ryan O'Hare,Imperial College LondonCredit:Environmental Research(2024). DOI: 10.1016/j.envres.2024.120588Mothers living within 20 kilometers of waste incinerators may have a s

Updated on: February 05,2025

Women exposed to municipal waste incinerator emissions show small increase in breast milk pollutants

by Ryan O'Hare,Imperial College LondonCredit:Environmental Research(2024). DOI: 10.1016/j.envres.2024.120588Mothers living within 20 kilometers of waste incinerators may have a s

Updated on:February 05,2025

Women exposed to smoke while in womb more likely to miscarry

by Euan Wemyss,University of AberdeenSmoking while pregnant means your children will be more likely to suffer miscarriage, report from University of Aberdeen shows. Credit: University of Aberdee

Updated on: March 02,2024

Women exposed to smoke while in womb more likely to miscarry

by Euan Wemyss,University of AberdeenSmoking while pregnant means your children will be more likely to suffer miscarriage, report from University of Aberdeen shows. Credit: University of Aberdee

Updated on:March 02,2024

What doctors say about pregnancy, vaccines and COVID-19

by Michael Merschel,American Heart AssociationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainCOVID-19 can be bad for anyone. For pregnant women, scientific research shows it can be worse: The disease signifi

Updated on: May 09,2024

What doctors say about pregnancy, vaccines and COVID-19

by Michael Merschel,American Heart AssociationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainCOVID-19 can be bad for anyone. For pregnant women, scientific research shows it can be worse: The disease signifi

Updated on:May 09,2024

A new study answers vital question about preterm labour and opens the door for future treatments

by Hunter Medical Research InstituteThis graph shows the differences in gene expression in the uterus amongst the different groups. NOTE⁠—The two largest ovals represent the gene expression at te

Updated on: May 13,2024

A new study answers vital question about preterm labour and opens the door for future treatments

by Hunter Medical Research InstituteThis graph shows the differences in gene expression in the uterus amongst the different groups. NOTE⁠—The two largest ovals represent the gene expression at te

Updated on:May 13,2024

What Supreme Court action on abortion means for patients

by Laura UngarWith the U.S. Capitol in the background, a protester holds a sign in support of mifepristone as they march past the capitol following a Planned Parenthood rally in support of abortion ac

Updated on: March 09,2024

What Supreme Court action on abortion means for patients

by Laura UngarWith the U.S. Capitol in the background, a protester holds a sign in support of mifepristone as they march past the capitol following a Planned Parenthood rally in support of abortion ac

Updated on:March 09,2024