Giving some pregnant women progesterone could prevent 8,450 miscarriages a year: experts

by University of BirminghamCredit: CC0 Public DomainResearchers at the University of Birmingham and Tommy's National Centre for Miscarriage Research say giving progesterone to women with earl

Updated on: March 24,2024

Giving some pregnant women progesterone could prevent 8,450 miscarriages a year: experts

by University of BirminghamCredit: CC0 Public DomainResearchers at the University of Birmingham and Tommy's National Centre for Miscarriage Research say giving progesterone to women with earl

Updated on:March 24,2024

Vaginal microbiota seeding improves the neurodevelopment of babies born via C-section, reveals triple-blind trial

byCell PressTriple-blind randomized controlled trial shows that maternal vaginal microbiota seeding has positive effects. Credit:Cell Host & MicrobeTransferring the mother's vagina

Updated on: February 18,2024

Vaginal microbiota seeding improves the neurodevelopment of babies born via C-section, reveals triple-blind trial

byCell PressTriple-blind randomized controlled trial shows that maternal vaginal microbiota seeding has positive effects. Credit:Cell Host & MicrobeTransferring the mother's vagina

Updated on:February 18,2024

Mouse study shows exercise during pregnancy improves heart health of future generations

by Amy Colgan,The Ohio State UniversityVoluntary maternal wheel exercise ameliorates the detrimental effects of a maternal HFD on female offspring cardiac function invivo. (A) Female offsp

Updated on: March 30,2024

Mouse study shows exercise during pregnancy improves heart health of future generations

by Amy Colgan,The Ohio State UniversityVoluntary maternal wheel exercise ameliorates the detrimental effects of a maternal HFD on female offspring cardiac function invivo. (A) Female offsp

Updated on:March 30,2024

Treating milder forms of pre-existing high blood pressure during pregnancy improves some outcomes

by American College of CardiologyCredit: CC0 Public DomainTreating even mildly elevated, or non-severe, blood pressure during pregnancy reduces the risk of adverse pregnancy outcomes and is unlik

Updated on: March 23,2024

Treating milder forms of pre-existing high blood pressure during pregnancy improves some outcomes

by American College of CardiologyCredit: CC0 Public DomainTreating even mildly elevated, or non-severe, blood pressure during pregnancy reduces the risk of adverse pregnancy outcomes and is unlik

Updated on:March 23,2024

Metformin used during pregnancy may lead to obesity in children

by Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU)Metformin 500mg tablets. Credit: public domainMetformin,a common drug used to treat type 2 diabetes, is often used during pregnancy where the mo

Updated on: April 18,2024

Metformin used during pregnancy may lead to obesity in children

by Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU)Metformin 500mg tablets. Credit: public domainMetformin,a common drug used to treat type 2 diabetes, is often used during pregnancy where the mo

Updated on:April 18,2024

Researchers refine understanding of fetal hemoglobin regulation

by Jennifer Lee, The Children’s Hospital of PhiladelphiaCredit: CC0 Public DomainResearchers at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) have discovered a new part of the regulatory cascade resp

Updated on: May 16,2024

Researchers refine understanding of fetal hemoglobin regulation

by Jennifer Lee, The Children’s Hospital of PhiladelphiaCredit: CC0 Public DomainResearchers at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) have discovered a new part of the regulatory cascade resp

Updated on:May 16,2024

With most pregnant women unvaccinated, doctors worry about virus's toll

by Helena OlivieroCredit: CC0 Public DomainKyndal Nipper started the morning with a sense of relief.To the eight-months pregnant, 29-year-old from Columbus, it seemed that her bout with COVID-19 had e

Updated on: April 29,2024

With most pregnant women unvaccinated, doctors worry about virus's toll

by Helena OlivieroCredit: CC0 Public DomainKyndal Nipper started the morning with a sense of relief.To the eight-months pregnant, 29-year-old from Columbus, it seemed that her bout with COVID-19 had e

Updated on:April 29,2024

Study suggests women exposed to toxic metals may experience earlier aging of their ovaries

by The Endocrine SocietyCredit: CC0 Public DomainMiddle-aged women who are exposed to toxic metals may have fewer eggs in their ovaries as they approach menopause, according to new research publi

Updated on: March 07,2024

Study suggests women exposed to toxic metals may experience earlier aging of their ovaries

by The Endocrine SocietyCredit: CC0 Public DomainMiddle-aged women who are exposed to toxic metals may have fewer eggs in their ovaries as they approach menopause, according to new research publi

Updated on:March 07,2024

Harm reduction education and tools access may help women prevent opioid overdose

Harm reduction education and tools access may help women prevent opioid overdoseby Christine Yu,Pennsylvania State UniversityCredit: Jure Širić from PexelsWomen with opioid use disorder and who

Updated on: September 21,2024

Harm reduction education and tools access may help women prevent opioid overdose

Harm reduction education and tools access may help women prevent opioid overdoseby Christine Yu,Pennsylvania State UniversityCredit: Jure Širić from PexelsWomen with opioid use disorder and who

Updated on:September 21,2024

Law must catch up with growing popularity of informal sperm donation, say experts

by Deakin UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainLegal experts are warning that a rise in 'informal family creation' is creating a lawless 'wild west' that puts vulnerable par

Updated on: March 21,2024

Law must catch up with growing popularity of informal sperm donation, say experts

by Deakin UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainLegal experts are warning that a rise in 'informal family creation' is creating a lawless 'wild west' that puts vulnerable par

Updated on:March 21,2024