FDA approves first blood test to predict preeclampsia in pregnant women

by Cara MurezA new blood test approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration can predict imminent preeclampsia, helping pregnant women who are at risk of this severe and sometimes deadly form of hi

Updated on: January 19,2024 13

FDA approves first blood test to predict preeclampsia in pregnant women

by Cara MurezA new blood test approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration can predict imminent preeclampsia, helping pregnant women who are at risk of this severe and sometimes deadly form of hi

Updated on:January 19,2024 13

Physical activity during pregnancy is linked to lung function in offspring

by European Lung FoundationPhysical activity during pregnancy is linked to lung function in offspring. Credit: Dr Hrefna Katrin GudmundsdottirResearchers have found further evidence that exercise

Updated on: April 16,2024 15

Physical activity during pregnancy is linked to lung function in offspring

by European Lung FoundationPhysical activity during pregnancy is linked to lung function in offspring. Credit: Dr Hrefna Katrin GudmundsdottirResearchers have found further evidence that exercise

Updated on:April 16,2024 15

Bed sharing, maternal smoking raise risk of sudden unexpected death in infancy

by Anna Kellett,University of AucklandCredit: University of AucklandThe combination of bed sharing and maternal smoking is extremely hazardous for infants, giving rise to a 32-fold increase in t

Updated on: March 02,2024 18

Bed sharing, maternal smoking raise risk of sudden unexpected death in infancy

by Anna Kellett,University of AucklandCredit: University of AucklandThe combination of bed sharing and maternal smoking is extremely hazardous for infants, giving rise to a 32-fold increase in t

Updated on:March 02,2024 18

Fasting in pregnancy linked to lower birth weight

by Elana GotkineFasting during pregnancy is associated with lower birth weight; however, dietary composition outside of fasting hours modifies this association, according to a study published online F

Updated on: April 16,2024 18

Fasting in pregnancy linked to lower birth weight

by Elana GotkineFasting during pregnancy is associated with lower birth weight; however, dietary composition outside of fasting hours modifies this association, according to a study published online F

Updated on:April 16,2024 18

Hormone replacement therapy prescriptions lower in the most deprived areas of England, says new study

by University of WarwickCredit: CC0 Public DomainPrescription rates for hormone replacement therapy (HRT) are lower in more deprived areas of England compared to affluent areas, a new study from

Updated on: May 13,2024 3

Hormone replacement therapy prescriptions lower in the most deprived areas of England, says new study

by University of WarwickCredit: CC0 Public DomainPrescription rates for hormone replacement therapy (HRT) are lower in more deprived areas of England compared to affluent areas, a new study from

Updated on:May 13,2024 3

Study suggests many perceive pregnancy as predetermined

by The City University of New YorkCredit: CC0 Public DomainIn the attempt to gauge need for contraception or reproductive health services, researchers and clinicians often query women about pregn

Updated on: March 05,2024 10

Study suggests many perceive pregnancy as predetermined

by The City University of New YorkCredit: CC0 Public DomainIn the attempt to gauge need for contraception or reproductive health services, researchers and clinicians often query women about pregn

Updated on:March 05,2024 10

Pregnancy in low-income, food-scarce neighborhoods may increase risk of adverse birth outcomes, study reveals

by Environmental influences on Child Health OutcomesCredit: CC0 Public DomainLiving in neighborhoods where residents have lower incomes and limited food access during pregnancy was associated with an

Updated on: March 27,2024 0

Pregnancy in low-income, food-scarce neighborhoods may increase risk of adverse birth outcomes, study reveals

by Environmental influences on Child Health OutcomesCredit: CC0 Public DomainLiving in neighborhoods where residents have lower incomes and limited food access during pregnancy was associated with an

Updated on:March 27,2024 0

Largest study of sickness in pregnancy launches

by NIHR Biomedical Research Centre at Guy's and St Thomas' and King's College LondonCredit: CC0 Public DomainWomen with severe sickness during pregnancy are being invited to join the large

Updated on: March 16,2024 20

Largest study of sickness in pregnancy launches

by NIHR Biomedical Research Centre at Guy's and St Thomas' and King's College LondonCredit: CC0 Public DomainWomen with severe sickness during pregnancy are being invited to join the large

Updated on:March 16,2024 20

Scientists focus on 'guardian of the genome' to understand preterm births

by Pacific Northwest National LaboratoryPNNL scientists are unraveling the molecular cascade involved in preterm birth. Credit: Jens Bergander / FlickrScientists have gotten a better look at the

Updated on: March 02,2024 16

Scientists focus on 'guardian of the genome' to understand preterm births

by Pacific Northwest National LaboratoryPNNL scientists are unraveling the molecular cascade involved in preterm birth. Credit: Jens Bergander / FlickrScientists have gotten a better look at the

Updated on:March 02,2024 16

Study: How diet contributes to toxic exposure for pregnant women and children

by Jenesse Miller,University of Southern CaliforniaCredit: AI-generated imageWhich foods are the healthiest, and which cause us harm? It's been debated long before "paleo," "l

Updated on: May 18,2024 6

Study: How diet contributes to toxic exposure for pregnant women and children

by Jenesse Miller,University of Southern CaliforniaCredit: AI-generated imageWhich foods are the healthiest, and which cause us harm? It's been debated long before "paleo," "l

Updated on:May 18,2024 6

Neural tube defect prevalence 7.0 per 10,000 in HIV-exposed

(HealthDay)—The prevalence of neural tube defects (NTDs) is 7.0 per 10,000 live births in HIV-exposed pregnancies, which is similar to the prevalence in the general population, according to research p

Updated on: April 11,2024 20

Neural tube defect prevalence 7.0 per 10,000 in HIV-exposed

(HealthDay)—The prevalence of neural tube defects (NTDs) is 7.0 per 10,000 live births in HIV-exposed pregnancies, which is similar to the prevalence in the general population, according to research p

Updated on:April 11,2024 20

Guidelines developed for opioid use in vaginal birth

(HealthDay)—Guidelines have been developed for use of opioids for uncomplicated spontaneous vaginal birth; the draft consensus guidelines were published online Dec. 4 inObstetrics & Gynecolo

Updated on: March 23,2024 10

Guidelines developed for opioid use in vaginal birth

(HealthDay)—Guidelines have been developed for use of opioids for uncomplicated spontaneous vaginal birth; the draft consensus guidelines were published online Dec. 4 inObstetrics & Gynecolo

Updated on:March 23,2024 10