Obese first-time mums more likely to have premature babies

by University College DublinCredit: University College DublinObese women are up to three times more likely to have a premature child during their first pregnancy, according to a study from Univer

Updated on: March 02,2024

Obese first-time mums more likely to have premature babies

by University College DublinCredit: University College DublinObese women are up to three times more likely to have a premature child during their first pregnancy, according to a study from Univer

Updated on:March 02,2024

A new study answers vital question about preterm labour and opens the door for future treatments

by Hunter Medical Research InstituteThis graph shows the differences in gene expression in the uterus amongst the different groups. NOTE⁠—The two largest ovals represent the gene expression at te

Updated on: May 13,2024

A new study answers vital question about preterm labour and opens the door for future treatments

by Hunter Medical Research InstituteThis graph shows the differences in gene expression in the uterus amongst the different groups. NOTE⁠—The two largest ovals represent the gene expression at te

Updated on:May 13,2024

National study confirms that mRNA vaccines protect against serious COVID-19 during pregnancy

by Regenstrief InstituteCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe first large, real-world study of the effectiveness of mRNA COVID-19 vaccines during pregnancy found these vaccines, especially two ini

Updated on: May 13,2024

National study confirms that mRNA vaccines protect against serious COVID-19 during pregnancy

by Regenstrief InstituteCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe first large, real-world study of the effectiveness of mRNA COVID-19 vaccines during pregnancy found these vaccines, especially two ini

Updated on:May 13,2024

Having a baby in the U.S. is costly and confusing, even for a health policy expert

by Simon F. Haeder,The ConversationLukas Haeder, the author’s son, on his birthday. Credit: Simon Haeder/Author, CC BY-SAIt is hard to believe that it has been just over since five months since

Updated on: March 09,2024

Having a baby in the U.S. is costly and confusing, even for a health policy expert

by Simon F. Haeder,The ConversationLukas Haeder, the author’s son, on his birthday. Credit: Simon Haeder/Author, CC BY-SAIt is hard to believe that it has been just over since five months since

Updated on:March 09,2024

Alternations in gut microbiota in pregnancy and lactation

by Federation of American Societies for Experimental BiologyCredit: CC0 Public DomainRecent studies have shown that maternal gut microbiota in humans primes the offspring's immune and metabol

Updated on: March 07,2024

Alternations in gut microbiota in pregnancy and lactation

by Federation of American Societies for Experimental BiologyCredit: CC0 Public DomainRecent studies have shown that maternal gut microbiota in humans primes the offspring's immune and metabol

Updated on:March 07,2024

Antidepressants taken during pregnancy may affect children's digestive health

byAmerican Physiological SocietyNumber of EC cells is not significantly different between FLX-exposed and control colon. EC cells were identified by immunolabeling with antibodies to 5-HT and co

Updated on: January 16,2024

Antidepressants taken during pregnancy may affect children's digestive health

byAmerican Physiological SocietyNumber of EC cells is not significantly different between FLX-exposed and control colon. EC cells were identified by immunolabeling with antibodies to 5-HT and co

Updated on:January 16,2024

Smaller eggs enhance IVF outcomes for male infertility in mice

by RIKENIn conventional in vitro fertilization (IVF) procedure, sperm are injected into an egg (oocyte). RIKEN researchers have discovered that using oocytes that are half their usual size can en

Updated on: March 02,2024

Smaller eggs enhance IVF outcomes for male infertility in mice

by RIKENIn conventional in vitro fertilization (IVF) procedure, sperm are injected into an egg (oocyte). RIKEN researchers have discovered that using oocytes that are half their usual size can en

Updated on:March 02,2024

Aotearoa's maternity system found to privilege whiteness

by Victoria University of WellingtonCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA study undertaken as part of Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington's Whānau Manaaki research program shows th

Updated on: March 13,2024

Aotearoa's maternity system found to privilege whiteness

by Victoria University of WellingtonCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA study undertaken as part of Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington's Whānau Manaaki research program shows th

Updated on:March 13,2024

Researchers identify new gene variants that cause hypertension in pregnant women

by Queen Mary, University of LondonCredit: CC0 Public DomainAn international study, led by researchers from Queen Mary University of London and St Bartholomew's Hospital, has found a unique p

Updated on: May 23,2024

Researchers identify new gene variants that cause hypertension in pregnant women

by Queen Mary, University of LondonCredit: CC0 Public DomainAn international study, led by researchers from Queen Mary University of London and St Bartholomew's Hospital, has found a unique p

Updated on:May 23,2024

Facing criticism, feds award first maternal health grant to a predominantly Black rural area

by Sarah Jane Tribble, KFF Health News, KFF Health NewsCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA federal program to combat the alarming rates of rural women dying from pregnancy complications has marked a fi

Updated on: January 17,2024

Facing criticism, feds award first maternal health grant to a predominantly Black rural area

by Sarah Jane Tribble, KFF Health News, KFF Health NewsCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA federal program to combat the alarming rates of rural women dying from pregnancy complications has marked a fi

Updated on:January 17,2024