Depression and anxiety spiked in pregnant women during COVID-19 pandemic, research reveals

by University of EssexCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThe COVID-19 pandemic caused a spike in depression and anxiety in expectant mums, a new study by the University of Essex has revealed.The r

Updated on: May 18,2024

Depression and anxiety spiked in pregnant women during COVID-19 pandemic, research reveals

by University of EssexCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThe COVID-19 pandemic caused a spike in depression and anxiety in expectant mums, a new study by the University of Essex has revealed.The r

Updated on:May 18,2024

One in five women planning a pregnancy smoke cigarettes, study finds

by King's College LondonCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainMost women still consume harmful substances like alcohol and caffeine while trying for a baby, suggesting low awareness of the risks,

Updated on: June 04,2024

One in five women planning a pregnancy smoke cigarettes, study finds

by King's College LondonCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainMost women still consume harmful substances like alcohol and caffeine while trying for a baby, suggesting low awareness of the risks,

Updated on:June 04,2024

Study identifies pregnant women at risk for substance use

byStonyBrookUniversityThis graphic highlights some of the leading indicators of substance use risk in prenatal women. Life circumstances such as low education, or past year tobacco u

Updated on: November 23,2024

Study identifies pregnant women at risk for substance use

byStonyBrookUniversityThis graphic highlights some of the leading indicators of substance use risk in prenatal women. Life circumstances such as low education, or past year tobacco u

Updated on:November 23,2024

Reproductive changes among women in their 40s

by WileyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainIn a study published inActa Obstetricia et Gynecologica Scandinavicathat examined the total population of women aged 40–49 years between 2008

Updated on: March 12,2024

Reproductive changes among women in their 40s

by WileyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainIn a study published inActa Obstetricia et Gynecologica Scandinavicathat examined the total population of women aged 40–49 years between 2008

Updated on:March 12,2024

Women exposed to municipal waste incinerator emissions show small increase in breast milk pollutants

by Ryan O'Hare,Imperial College LondonCredit:Environmental Research(2024). DOI: 10.1016/j.envres.2024.120588Mothers living within 20 kilometers of waste incinerators may have a s

Updated on: February 05,2025

Women exposed to municipal waste incinerator emissions show small increase in breast milk pollutants

by Ryan O'Hare,Imperial College LondonCredit:Environmental Research(2024). DOI: 10.1016/j.envres.2024.120588Mothers living within 20 kilometers of waste incinerators may have a s

Updated on:February 05,2025

Fewer unintended pregnancies contribute to all-time low U.S. fertility rate, new research says

by Colleen Sharkey,University of Notre DameCredit: CC0 Public DomainThe U.S. birth rate has been decreasing for the last decade, reaching a historic low in 2017. New research from a team of econ

Updated on: May 13,2024

Fewer unintended pregnancies contribute to all-time low U.S. fertility rate, new research says

by Colleen Sharkey,University of Notre DameCredit: CC0 Public DomainThe U.S. birth rate has been decreasing for the last decade, reaching a historic low in 2017. New research from a team of econ

Updated on:May 13,2024

Study links high lipid levels in early pregnancy with congenital heart disease in children

by WileyCredit: CC0 Public DomainIn a study inActa Obstetricia et Gynecologica Scandinavica, pregnant women with elevated blood levels of certain lipids—in particular, triglyceride, Apolipo

Updated on: June 11,2024

Study links high lipid levels in early pregnancy with congenital heart disease in children

by WileyCredit: CC0 Public DomainIn a study inActa Obstetricia et Gynecologica Scandinavica, pregnant women with elevated blood levels of certain lipids—in particular, triglyceride, Apolipo

Updated on:June 11,2024

New study links air pollution with increased risk of spontaneous preterm births

byUniversity of California, IrvineCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA new study led by the University of California, Irvine, found that exposure to fine particulate matter, 2.5 micrometers or les

Updated on: November 23,2024

New study links air pollution with increased risk of spontaneous preterm births

byUniversity of California, IrvineCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA new study led by the University of California, Irvine, found that exposure to fine particulate matter, 2.5 micrometers or les

Updated on:November 23,2024

Landmark study links post-natal depression and low income

by University of QueenslandCredit: CC0 Public DomainA longitudinal study of Queensland families has found women on lower incomes are more likely to suffer with pre and post-natal depression.AN an

Updated on: March 07,2024

Landmark study links post-natal depression and low income

by University of QueenslandCredit: CC0 Public DomainA longitudinal study of Queensland families has found women on lower incomes are more likely to suffer with pre and post-natal depression.AN an

Updated on:March 07,2024

2008 to 2021 saw decrease in delivery-related mortality

by Elana GotkineDelivery-related mortality decreased from 2008 to 2021, while the prevalence of severe maternal morbidity (SMM) increased, according to a study published online June 22 inJAMA Ne

Updated on: January 19,2024

2008 to 2021 saw decrease in delivery-related mortality

by Elana GotkineDelivery-related mortality decreased from 2008 to 2021, while the prevalence of severe maternal morbidity (SMM) increased, according to a study published online June 22 inJAMA Ne

Updated on:January 19,2024