True burden of stillbirths in Europe vastly underestimated

by City University LondonCredit: CC0 Public DomainThe burden of stillbirth has been underestimated by at least a third because of recommendations to report only stillbirths from 28 weeks' ges

Updated on: March 07,2024

True burden of stillbirths in Europe vastly underestimated

by City University LondonCredit: CC0 Public DomainThe burden of stillbirth has been underestimated by at least a third because of recommendations to report only stillbirths from 28 weeks' ges

Updated on:March 07,2024

A potential agent for treating preeclampsia

by Max Delbrück Center for Molecular MedicineThis image helps researchers analyze, among other things, the spiral arteries in order to gain insights into fetal nutrition. Credit: Nadine Haase, MD

Updated on: May 11,2024

A potential agent for treating preeclampsia

by Max Delbrück Center for Molecular MedicineThis image helps researchers analyze, among other things, the spiral arteries in order to gain insights into fetal nutrition. Credit: Nadine Haase, MD

Updated on:May 11,2024

COVID vaccination in pregnancy may pass helpful antibodies to baby

Here's reassuring news for moms-to-be: Pregnant women who receive the Pfizer-BioNTech or Moderna COVID-19 vaccines appear to transfer protective antibodies to their babies, a new study says.The re

Updated on: April 16,2024

COVID vaccination in pregnancy may pass helpful antibodies to baby

Here's reassuring news for moms-to-be: Pregnant women who receive the Pfizer-BioNTech or Moderna COVID-19 vaccines appear to transfer protective antibodies to their babies, a new study says.The re

Updated on:April 16,2024

Research reverses the reproductive clock in mice

by University of QueenslandGraphical Abstract. Credit:Cell ReportsResearchers have lifted fertility rates in older female mice with small doses of a metabolic compound that reverses the agi

Updated on: May 26,2024

Research reverses the reproductive clock in mice

by University of QueenslandGraphical Abstract. Credit:Cell ReportsResearchers have lifted fertility rates in older female mice with small doses of a metabolic compound that reverses the agi

Updated on:May 26,2024

Nitrate in drinking water tied to spontaneous preterm birth risk

(HealthDay)—Nitrate in drinking water is associated with increased odds of spontaneous preterm birth, according to a study published online May 5 inEnvironmental Health Perspectives.Allison R. S

Updated on: May 05,2024

Nitrate in drinking water tied to spontaneous preterm birth risk

(HealthDay)—Nitrate in drinking water is associated with increased odds of spontaneous preterm birth, according to a study published online May 5 inEnvironmental Health Perspectives.Allison R. S

Updated on:May 05,2024

Low rate of COVID-19 found in women admitted for childbirth at Cedars-Sinai

by Cedars-Sinai Medical CenterCredit: CC0 Public DomainA study conducted by investigators at Cedars-Sinai suggests that universal testing of asymptomatic pregnant women in labor may not be necess

Updated on: March 07,2024

Low rate of COVID-19 found in women admitted for childbirth at Cedars-Sinai

by Cedars-Sinai Medical CenterCredit: CC0 Public DomainA study conducted by investigators at Cedars-Sinai suggests that universal testing of asymptomatic pregnant women in labor may not be necess

Updated on:March 07,2024

One in six women are diagnosed with gestational diabetes. But this diagnosis may not benefit them or their babies

by Paul Glasziou and Jenny Doust,The ConversationGestational diabetes rates more than doubled after the threshold changed. Credit: AIHW, Author providedWhen Sophie was pregnant with her first ba

Updated on: January 21,2024

One in six women are diagnosed with gestational diabetes. But this diagnosis may not benefit them or their babies

by Paul Glasziou and Jenny Doust,The ConversationGestational diabetes rates more than doubled after the threshold changed. Credit: AIHW, Author providedWhen Sophie was pregnant with her first ba

Updated on:January 21,2024

Plans for children often derailed by chronic illness

by Monash UniversityCredit: Monash UniversityMore than four million Australian women of childbearing age are living with chronic conditions like diabetes, cystic fibrosis and asthma, and many are

Updated on: March 07,2024

Plans for children often derailed by chronic illness

by Monash UniversityCredit: Monash UniversityMore than four million Australian women of childbearing age are living with chronic conditions like diabetes, cystic fibrosis and asthma, and many are

Updated on:March 07,2024

Could caffeine in pregnancy help prevent cerebral palsy in kids?

by Ernie MundellExperiments in sheep are hinting that doses of caffeine given to women in pregnancy, as well as their newborns after birth, could prevent cerebral palsy.Cerebral palsy is a disabling c

Updated on: November 01,2024

Could caffeine in pregnancy help prevent cerebral palsy in kids?

by Ernie MundellExperiments in sheep are hinting that doses of caffeine given to women in pregnancy, as well as their newborns after birth, could prevent cerebral palsy.Cerebral palsy is a disabling c

Updated on:November 01,2024

Risk of adverse pregnancy, neonatal outcomes up with maternal OCD

by Elana GotkineWomen with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) have increased risk of adverse pregnancy, delivery, and neonatal outcomes, according to a study published online June 14 inJAMA Net

Updated on: February 18,2024

Risk of adverse pregnancy, neonatal outcomes up with maternal OCD

by Elana GotkineWomen with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) have increased risk of adverse pregnancy, delivery, and neonatal outcomes, according to a study published online June 14 inJAMA Net

Updated on:February 18,2024