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Important cause of preeclampsia discovered

Important cause of preeclampsia discovered

by Anne Sliper Midling,Norwegian University of Science and TechnologyThe results of many years of research have been a long time coming. Gabriela Silva (in a white coat) used tissue samples from

Important cause of preeclampsia discovered

by Anne Sliper Midling,Norwegian University of Science and TechnologyThe results of many years of research have been a long time coming. Gabriela Silva (in a white coat) used tissue samples from
Preterm births more likely when dads live in lower income areas

Preterm births more likely when dads live in lower income areas

by Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of ChicagoCredit: CC0 Public DomainLifelong lower socioeconomic status of fathers, as defined by early life and adulthood neighborhood income,

Preterm births more likely when dads live in lower income areas

by Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of ChicagoCredit: CC0 Public DomainLifelong lower socioeconomic status of fathers, as defined by early life and adulthood neighborhood income,
Discovery of new genes for molar pregnancies sheds light on their increased incidence in women aged 35 and over

Discovery of new genes for molar pregnancies sheds light on their increased incidence in women aged 35 and over

byMcGill UniversityGraphical abstract. Credit:Journal of Clinical Investigation(2024). DOI: 10.1172/JCI170669A molar pregnancy, also known as a hydatidiform mole, is an abnormal huma

Discovery of new genes for molar pregnancies sheds light on their increased incidence in women aged 35 and over

byMcGill UniversityGraphical abstract. Credit:Journal of Clinical Investigation(2024). DOI: 10.1172/JCI170669A molar pregnancy, also known as a hydatidiform mole, is an abnormal huma
Catching COVID-19 during pregnancy increases risk of hospitalization, premature birth, study finds

Catching COVID-19 during pregnancy increases risk of hospitalization, premature birth, study finds

by University of British ColumbiaAdverse Maternal Outcomes Associated With SARS-CoV-2 Diagnosis in Pregnancy From March 1, 2020, to October 31, 2021 (N = 6012). Points are offset a small amount a

Catching COVID-19 during pregnancy increases risk of hospitalization, premature birth, study finds

by University of British ColumbiaAdverse Maternal Outcomes Associated With SARS-CoV-2 Diagnosis in Pregnancy From March 1, 2020, to October 31, 2021 (N = 6012). Points are offset a small amount a
Air pollutants linked to abnormal fetal growth

Air pollutants linked to abnormal fetal growth

by Ziba Kashef,Yale UniversityCredit: Yale UniversityChinese mothers who were exposed to a high level of certain air pollutants during pregnancy had a higher risk of abnormal fetal growth, accor

Air pollutants linked to abnormal fetal growth

by Ziba Kashef,Yale UniversityCredit: Yale UniversityChinese mothers who were exposed to a high level of certain air pollutants during pregnancy had a higher risk of abnormal fetal growth, accor
Intestinal surface area doubles in mothers during pregnancy and nursing, study finds

Intestinal surface area doubles in mothers during pregnancy and nursing, study finds

by Andreas Fischer,Helmholtz Association of German Research CentresRANK–RANKL drives growth and stem cell exhaustion in mouse intestinal organoids. Credit:Nature(2024). DOI: 10.1038/

Intestinal surface area doubles in mothers during pregnancy and nursing, study finds

by Andreas Fischer,Helmholtz Association of German Research CentresRANK–RANKL drives growth and stem cell exhaustion in mouse intestinal organoids. Credit:Nature(2024). DOI: 10.1038/
Does Medicaid managed care impact obstetrical care and birth outcomes?

Does Medicaid managed care impact obstetrical care and birth outcomes?

by Mary Ann Liebert, IncCredit: Mary Ann Liebert, Inc., publishersA new study shows that among a set of disadvantaged women, Medicaid managed care reduces the women's access to high-quality h

Does Medicaid managed care impact obstetrical care and birth outcomes?

by Mary Ann Liebert, IncCredit: Mary Ann Liebert, Inc., publishersA new study shows that among a set of disadvantaged women, Medicaid managed care reduces the women's access to high-quality h
A new study answers vital question about preterm labour and opens the door for future treatments

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

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
US pregnancy deaths dropped in 2022, after COVID spike

US pregnancy deaths dropped in 2022, after COVID spike

by Mike StobbeIn this photo provided by Henry Danner, Omari Maynard sits with his children, Anari, left, and Khari, next to a painting of their late mother, Shamony Gibson, at home in the Brooklyn bor

US pregnancy deaths dropped in 2022, after COVID spike

by Mike StobbeIn this photo provided by Henry Danner, Omari Maynard sits with his children, Anari, left, and Khari, next to a painting of their late mother, Shamony Gibson, at home in the Brooklyn bor
Abnormal menstrual cycle linked to elevated mortality

Abnormal menstrual cycle linked to elevated mortality

(HealthDay)—Abnormal menstrual cycle characteristics are associated with elevated mortality risk, according to a study presented at the annual American Society for Reproductive Medicine (ASRM) Scienti

Abnormal menstrual cycle linked to elevated mortality

(HealthDay)—Abnormal menstrual cycle characteristics are associated with elevated mortality risk, according to a study presented at the annual American Society for Reproductive Medicine (ASRM) Scienti
Many parents report health risks prior to pregnancy, study finds

Many parents report health risks prior to pregnancy, study finds

by Rebecca Biason,University of TorontoCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainWe know that a person's health during pregnancy impacts their child's developmental trajectories, but what about p

Many parents report health risks prior to pregnancy, study finds

by Rebecca Biason,University of TorontoCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainWe know that a person's health during pregnancy impacts their child's developmental trajectories, but what about p
2012 to 2016 saw increase in syphilis among pregnant women

2012 to 2016 saw increase in syphilis among pregnant women

(HealthDay)—From 2012 to 2016, there was a 61 percent increase in syphilis cases among pregnant women, with no traditional behavioral risk factors reported among half of these women, according to a st

2012 to 2016 saw increase in syphilis among pregnant women

(HealthDay)—From 2012 to 2016, there was a 61 percent increase in syphilis cases among pregnant women, with no traditional behavioral risk factors reported among half of these women, according to a st