New study probes the effects of opioid use during pregnancy

by Emily Halnon,University of OregonCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA new University of Oregon study is examining the effects of opioids on an understudied population: developing infants.Human

Updated on: May 10,2024 8

New study probes the effects of opioid use during pregnancy

by Emily Halnon,University of OregonCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA new University of Oregon study is examining the effects of opioids on an understudied population: developing infants.Human

Updated on:May 10,2024 8

Pregnant mom's high blood sugar affects kids at ages 10 to 14

by Marla Paul,Northwestern UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainUp to 20 percent of women develop gestational diabetes – high blood sugar – during pregnancy, but the long-term effects on their chi

Updated on: April 19,2024 15

Pregnant mom's high blood sugar affects kids at ages 10 to 14

by Marla Paul,Northwestern UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainUp to 20 percent of women develop gestational diabetes – high blood sugar – during pregnancy, but the long-term effects on their chi

Updated on:April 19,2024 15

Some hospitals ban vaginal birth after cesarean. A California obstetrician rebelled and won

by Ariane Lange, The Sacramento BeeCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAnnette Fineberg realized the policy was bull.The obstetrician's patient—who was overweight, in active labor, delivering a prem

Updated on: January 16,2024 12

Some hospitals ban vaginal birth after cesarean. A California obstetrician rebelled and won

by Ariane Lange, The Sacramento BeeCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAnnette Fineberg realized the policy was bull.The obstetrician's patient—who was overweight, in active labor, delivering a prem

Updated on:January 16,2024 12

'There are two Americas': Pregnancy-related deaths up to three times more likely in states with abortion bans

by Christine FernandoCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainWomen in states with abortions bans are up to three times more likely to die during pregnancy, childbirth or soon after giving birth, according t

Updated on: March 12,2024 14

'There are two Americas': Pregnancy-related deaths up to three times more likely in states with abortion bans

by Christine FernandoCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainWomen in states with abortions bans are up to three times more likely to die during pregnancy, childbirth or soon after giving birth, according t

Updated on:March 12,2024 14

Study finds long-term outcomes of neonatal listeriosis are mainly due to prematurity rather than infection

byPasteur InstituteThe auditory environment of the intensive care unit can cause physiological stress in preterm infants. Researchers believe it can also affect children’s subsequent development

Updated on: January 13,2024 15

Study finds long-term outcomes of neonatal listeriosis are mainly due to prematurity rather than infection

byPasteur InstituteThe auditory environment of the intensive care unit can cause physiological stress in preterm infants. Researchers believe it can also affect children’s subsequent development

Updated on:January 13,2024 15

Study advances search for biological markers that predict risk of postpartum depression

by Johns Hopkins University School of MedicineRead Coverage of EV mRNAs. Sequencing read coverage for EV mRNAs is plotted (results of CollectRnaSeqMetrics from Picard Tools). The samples are divi

Updated on: April 23,2024 20

Study advances search for biological markers that predict risk of postpartum depression

by Johns Hopkins University School of MedicineRead Coverage of EV mRNAs. Sequencing read coverage for EV mRNAs is plotted (results of CollectRnaSeqMetrics from Picard Tools). The samples are divi

Updated on:April 23,2024 20

The harmful effects of stress during pregnancy can last a lifetime, study in mice finds

by Yale UniversityCredit: martha sexton/public domainMice exposed to stress in the womb and soon after birth can expect a lifetime of immune system deficiencies that hinder the ability to ward of

Updated on: May 07,2024 16

The harmful effects of stress during pregnancy can last a lifetime, study in mice finds

by Yale UniversityCredit: martha sexton/public domainMice exposed to stress in the womb and soon after birth can expect a lifetime of immune system deficiencies that hinder the ability to ward of

Updated on:May 07,2024 16

Painkillers in pregnancy may affect baby's future fertility

by University of EdinburghCredit: CC0 Public DomainTaking painkillers during pregnancy could affect the fertility of the unborn child in later life, research suggests.The study identifies that th

Updated on: April 18,2024 10

Painkillers in pregnancy may affect baby's future fertility

by University of EdinburghCredit: CC0 Public DomainTaking painkillers during pregnancy could affect the fertility of the unborn child in later life, research suggests.The study identifies that th

Updated on:April 18,2024 10

Study examines prevalence of birth defects following direct potable reuse water system implementation

by Molly Chiuq,Baylor College of MedicineEstimated change in birth defects prevalence for four West Texas counties that adopted direct potable reuse in 2013 in a ridge augmented synthetic contro

Updated on: March 27,2024 0

Study examines prevalence of birth defects following direct potable reuse water system implementation

by Molly Chiuq,Baylor College of MedicineEstimated change in birth defects prevalence for four West Texas counties that adopted direct potable reuse in 2013 in a ridge augmented synthetic contro

Updated on:March 27,2024 0

Researchers reveal miscarriage cause, key cellular targets of potential drugs

by University of North Carolina Health CareA CLR receptor (red) and a RAMP helper protein (green) localize at the surface of the cell, forming a yellow halo surrounding the bright blue nucleus. G

Updated on: May 23,2024 6

Researchers reveal miscarriage cause, key cellular targets of potential drugs

by University of North Carolina Health CareA CLR receptor (red) and a RAMP helper protein (green) localize at the surface of the cell, forming a yellow halo surrounding the bright blue nucleus. G

Updated on:May 23,2024 6

Deep learning model may predict preterm births as early as 31 weeks

by Beth Miller,Washington University in St. LouisBlock diagram of the three classification and regression models developed in this work. The details of these models are provided in Methods. The

Updated on: February 18,2024 13

Deep learning model may predict preterm births as early as 31 weeks

by Beth Miller,Washington University in St. LouisBlock diagram of the three classification and regression models developed in this work. The details of these models are provided in Methods. The

Updated on:February 18,2024 13

A novel method for monitoring the 'engine' of pregnancy

by Erica K. Brockmeier,University of PennsylvaniaCombining optical measurements with ultrasound, an interdisciplinary team from the School of Arts & Sciences, Perelman School of Medicine, an

Updated on: May 11,2024 6

A novel method for monitoring the 'engine' of pregnancy

by Erica K. Brockmeier,University of PennsylvaniaCombining optical measurements with ultrasound, an interdisciplinary team from the School of Arts & Sciences, Perelman School of Medicine, an

Updated on:May 11,2024 6