New research sheds light on genetics of placenta growth and link to preeclampsia

byUniversity of ExeterCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainNew research has shed light on how genetics influences the growth of the placenta, revealing a link to risk of disease in the mother.Scient

Updated on: January 16,2024

New research sheds light on genetics of placenta growth and link to preeclampsia

byUniversity of ExeterCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainNew research has shed light on how genetics influences the growth of the placenta, revealing a link to risk of disease in the mother.Scient

Updated on:January 16,2024

According to scientists, boys are more demanding than girls before they are born

by University of CambridgeCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainFinding out the sex of a baby during pregnancy could lead to better life chances, a new Cambridge study has discovered.Male baby pregnan

Updated on: July 01,2024

According to scientists, boys are more demanding than girls before they are born

by University of CambridgeCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainFinding out the sex of a baby during pregnancy could lead to better life chances, a new Cambridge study has discovered.Male baby pregnan

Updated on:July 01,2024

Chemical commonly found in consumer products may disrupt a hormone needed for healthy pregnancy

by Michelle Edelstein,Rutgers UniversityGraphical abstract. Credit: DOI: 10.1016/j.envint.2022.107078Exposure to phthalates—a group of chemicals found in everything from plastics to personal car

Updated on: April 03,2024

Chemical commonly found in consumer products may disrupt a hormone needed for healthy pregnancy

by Michelle Edelstein,Rutgers UniversityGraphical abstract. Credit: DOI: 10.1016/j.envint.2022.107078Exposure to phthalates—a group of chemicals found in everything from plastics to personal car

Updated on:April 03,2024

Team develops smartphone app to enhance midwifery care in Tanzania

byHiroshima UniversityScientists from Hiroshima University developed a smartphone app for midwifery education to provide quality care for mothers and babies in Tanzania. Credit: Dorkasi Mwakawan

Updated on: February 18,2024

Team develops smartphone app to enhance midwifery care in Tanzania

byHiroshima UniversityScientists from Hiroshima University developed a smartphone app for midwifery education to provide quality care for mothers and babies in Tanzania. Credit: Dorkasi Mwakawan

Updated on:February 18,2024

Positive outlook for couples with fertility difficulties

by University of OtagoYoung couples who fear they are infertile may just need more time rather than costly treatments, University of Otago research shows.Difficulties conceiving a wantedchi

Updated on: March 02,2024

Positive outlook for couples with fertility difficulties

by University of OtagoYoung couples who fear they are infertile may just need more time rather than costly treatments, University of Otago research shows.Difficulties conceiving a wantedchi

Updated on:March 02,2024

Beyond PMS: A poorly understood disorder means periods of despair for some women

by Lauren Peace, Tampa Bay Times, KFF Health NewsCredit: Jure Širić from PexelsFor decades, a lack of investment in women's health has created gaps in medicine. The problem is so prevalent that, t

Updated on: July 10,2024

Beyond PMS: A poorly understood disorder means periods of despair for some women

by Lauren Peace, Tampa Bay Times, KFF Health NewsCredit: Jure Širić from PexelsFor decades, a lack of investment in women's health has created gaps in medicine. The problem is so prevalent that, t

Updated on:July 10,2024

Slower calorie burn in pregnancy may mean more retained baby weight in obese black moms

by American Physiological SocietyCredit: CC0 Public DomainDifferences in the way women with obesity burn calories during pregnancy may be a contributor to long-term postpartum weight retention in

Updated on: April 08,2024

Slower calorie burn in pregnancy may mean more retained baby weight in obese black moms

by American Physiological SocietyCredit: CC0 Public DomainDifferences in the way women with obesity burn calories during pregnancy may be a contributor to long-term postpartum weight retention in

Updated on:April 08,2024

Gut microbiome and its products promote endometriosis in animal model

by Baylor College of MedicineGeneration of microbiota-depleted mice using antibiotics.ASchematic of experimental timeline and procedures.BQuantification of relative abunda

Updated on: April 08,2024

Gut microbiome and its products promote endometriosis in animal model

by Baylor College of MedicineGeneration of microbiota-depleted mice using antibiotics.ASchematic of experimental timeline and procedures.BQuantification of relative abunda

Updated on:April 08,2024

IIH patients require closer monitoring during pregnancy for pre-eclampsia, gestational diabetes, research shows

byUniversity of BirminghamIdiopathic intracranial hypertension (IIH) pregnancy infographic. Credit: University of BirminghamPublished in theBJOG: An International Journal of Obstetrics and

Updated on: January 16,2024

IIH patients require closer monitoring during pregnancy for pre-eclampsia, gestational diabetes, research shows

byUniversity of BirminghamIdiopathic intracranial hypertension (IIH) pregnancy infographic. Credit: University of BirminghamPublished in theBJOG: An International Journal of Obstetrics and

Updated on:January 16,2024

Planned cesarean births safe for low-risk pregnancies

by Canadian Medical Association JournalCredit: CC0 Public DomainNew research shows that planned cesarean deliveries on maternal request are safe for low-risk pregnancies and may be associated wit

Updated on: March 05,2024

Planned cesarean births safe for low-risk pregnancies

by Canadian Medical Association JournalCredit: CC0 Public DomainNew research shows that planned cesarean deliveries on maternal request are safe for low-risk pregnancies and may be associated wit

Updated on:March 05,2024