Researchers identify biomarker panel that could help predict gestational diabetes in early pregnancy
UCLA researchers have taken the initial step in identifying what may be an effective way to detect gestational diabetes mellitus ...
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Data contradict fears of COVID-19 vaccine effects on pregnancy and fertility
New experiments conducted in mice add to mounting evidence in opposition to a popular claim that COVID-19 vaccination during early ...
Public health “detectives” will track potential links between COVID-19 and poor pregnancy outcomes
Did COVID-19 worsen pregnancy outcomes in South Carolina? Did it affect the health of mothers and infants? Two Medical University ...
New measure of sperm age may be predictor of pregnancy success
DETROIT – A novel technique to measure the age of male sperm has the potential to predict the success and ...
Obesity in pregnancy increases risk of lifelong cardiovascular disease in offspring
Maternal obesity impairs heart health and function of the foetus according to a new study in mice. The study, published ...
Large study in Botswana finds daily micronutrient supplementation during pregnancy reduces complications at birth
PHILADELPHIA— A six-year study of nearly 100,000 women in Botswana has provided new evidence that relatively inexpensive daily diet supplementation ...
Antidepressant use during pregnancy not linked to epilepsy in children
EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE UNTIL 4 P.M. ET, WEDNESDAY, MAY 11, 2022 MINNEAPOLIS – A new study suggests that antidepressant use ...
Healthy diet in pregnancy might not impact risk of developing gestational diabetes in non-White European populations, according to new meta-analysis
Healthy diet in pregnancy might not impact risk of developing gestational diabetes in non-White European populations, according to new meta-analysis ...
Hypertensive pregnancy disorders linked to higher risk of cardiac events later in life
Women with hypertensive disorders of pregnancy (HDP), such as gestational hypertension or preeclampsia, are at a higher risk for developing ...
Hypertensive pregnancy disorders linked to future cardiac events
Hypertensive pregnancy disorders linked to future cardiac events NIH-funded study explains factors linked to increased risk for heart attack ...
Stress, anxiety and depression during pregnancy may hinder toddler’s cognitive development
Women’s elevated anxiety, depression and stress during pregnancy altered key features of the fetal brain, which subsequently decreased their offspring’s ...
Changing guidelines for treating mild chronic hypertension in pregnancy
A study published this month in the New England Journal of Medicine proves through a large clinical trial that treating high blood pressure—even ...
Lack of knowledge led to COVID-19 vaccination hesitancy during pregnancy
When the COVID-19 vaccine rollout began, pregnant women hesitated to roll up a sleeve for a shot, according to a ...
Inflammation markers associated with COVID-19 during pregnancy may signal adverse impacts to long-term infant health
BOSTON – New research results demonstrate how inflammation from a COVID-19 infection during pregnancy could potentially impact long-term infant health, ...
Following a Mediterranean-style diet during pregnancy may reduce the risk of preeclampsia
DALLAS, April 20, 2022 — Following a Mediterranean-style diet during pregnancy was associated with a reduced risk of developing preeclampsia, and Black women ...
Nanoparticles can cross the placenta during pregnancy, potentially exposing fetus
Inhaled nanoparticles – human-made specks so minuscule they can’t be seen in conventional microscopes, found in thousands of common products ...
Interconception preventive care and pregnancy complications
Pregnancy complications can recur, and interconception preventive care may help reduce some pregnancy complications. Preventive visits after an index pregnancy ...
Wildfire smoke exposure in early pregnancy affects infant monkey behavior
Infant monkeys conceived while their mothers were naturally exposed to wildfire smoke show behavioral changes compared to animals conceived days ...
The hidden issue of anorexia in pregnancy – world first guidelines for management
THE HIDDEN ISSUE OF ANOREXIA IN PREGNANCY – MONASH-LED STUDY PROVIDES WORLD FIRST GUIDELINES FOR MANAGEMENT Pregnant women with anorexia ...
No increase in pregnancy complications after COVID-19 vaccination
Vaccination against COVID-19 during pregnancy is not associated with a higher risk of pregnancy complications, according to a large-scale registry ...