'There are two Americas': Pregnancy-related deaths up to three times more likely in states with abortion bans

by Christine FernandoCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainWomen in states with abortions bans are up to three times more likely to die during pregnancy, childbirth or soon after giving birth, according t

Updated on: March 12,2024 14

'There are two Americas': Pregnancy-related deaths up to three times more likely in states with abortion bans

by Christine FernandoCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainWomen in states with abortions bans are up to three times more likely to die during pregnancy, childbirth or soon after giving birth, according t

Updated on:March 12,2024 14

Telephone-based health coaching did not affect postpartum weight gain, finds study

by Boston University School of MedicineCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainGestational diabetes (GDM) and overweight during pregnancy are associated with increased risk for type 2 diabetes. Althoug

Updated on: June 05,2024 8

Telephone-based health coaching did not affect postpartum weight gain, finds study

by Boston University School of MedicineCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainGestational diabetes (GDM) and overweight during pregnancy are associated with increased risk for type 2 diabetes. Althoug

Updated on:June 05,2024 8

Study advances search for biological markers that predict risk of postpartum depression

by Johns Hopkins University School of MedicineRead Coverage of EV mRNAs. Sequencing read coverage for EV mRNAs is plotted (results of CollectRnaSeqMetrics from Picard Tools). The samples are divi

Updated on: April 23,2024 20

Study advances search for biological markers that predict risk of postpartum depression

by Johns Hopkins University School of MedicineRead Coverage of EV mRNAs. Sequencing read coverage for EV mRNAs is plotted (results of CollectRnaSeqMetrics from Picard Tools). The samples are divi

Updated on:April 23,2024 20

Landmark study compiles data on pregnant women in prisons

by Johns Hopkins UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainAs an expert in reproductive health care for incarcerated women, Carolyn Sufrin kept running up against a troubling obstacle: She needed prison

Updated on: May 13,2024 4

Landmark study compiles data on pregnant women in prisons

by Johns Hopkins UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainAs an expert in reproductive health care for incarcerated women, Carolyn Sufrin kept running up against a troubling obstacle: She needed prison

Updated on:May 13,2024 4

Lifestyle changes in pregnant women affect babies' genes

by Lund UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA study led by researchers at Lund University in Sweden showed a connection between lifestyle intervention in pregnant women with obesity and ep

Updated on: April 18,2024 19

Lifestyle changes in pregnant women affect babies' genes

by Lund UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA study led by researchers at Lund University in Sweden showed a connection between lifestyle intervention in pregnant women with obesity and ep

Updated on:April 18,2024 19

Study links air pollution, adverse ovarian function in female mice

by University of California, IrvineFig. 1. Effects of PM2.5exposure on ovarian follicle numbers: 3-month old female mice were exposed to concentrated ambient PM2.5or filtered air 4&nb

Updated on: May 27,2024 7

Study links air pollution, adverse ovarian function in female mice

by University of California, IrvineFig. 1. Effects of PM2.5exposure on ovarian follicle numbers: 3-month old female mice were exposed to concentrated ambient PM2.5or filtered air 4&nb

Updated on:May 27,2024 7

History of vaccines offers lessons on COVID-19 for pregnant women

by UT Southwestern Medical CenterCredit: CC0 Public DomainPregnant women, who are at increased risk of preterm birth or pregnancy loss if they develop a severe case of COVID-19, need the best pos

Updated on: May 06,2024 18

History of vaccines offers lessons on COVID-19 for pregnant women

by UT Southwestern Medical CenterCredit: CC0 Public DomainPregnant women, who are at increased risk of preterm birth or pregnancy loss if they develop a severe case of COVID-19, need the best pos

Updated on:May 06,2024 18

COVID-19 vaccine-associated menstrual symptoms reported in non-menstruating people

by Experimental BiologyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainMany people who do not usually menstruate reported experiencing breakthrough bleeding or other period symptoms after receiving a COVID-19 vaccin

Updated on: March 05,2024 20

COVID-19 vaccine-associated menstrual symptoms reported in non-menstruating people

by Experimental BiologyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainMany people who do not usually menstruate reported experiencing breakthrough bleeding or other period symptoms after receiving a COVID-19 vaccin

Updated on:March 05,2024 20

Sharp jump in stillbirths during COVID lockdown

by Candy Gibson,University of South AustraliaCredit: CC0 Public DomainA four-fold increase in stillbirths in a large UK maternity hospital during the COVID-19 pandemic might also be replicated i

Updated on: March 13,2024 19

Sharp jump in stillbirths during COVID lockdown

by Candy Gibson,University of South AustraliaCredit: CC0 Public DomainA four-fold increase in stillbirths in a large UK maternity hospital during the COVID-19 pandemic might also be replicated i

Updated on:March 13,2024 19

Study identifies how infection by Zika virus during pregnancy can affect the fetal brain

by José Tadeu Arantes,FAPESPBrazilian scientists investigated tens of thousands of genomic, transcriptomic and proteomic variables, discovering several alterations caused by the vírus. Cre

Updated on: May 26,2024 8

Study identifies how infection by Zika virus during pregnancy can affect the fetal brain

by José Tadeu Arantes,FAPESPBrazilian scientists investigated tens of thousands of genomic, transcriptomic and proteomic variables, discovering several alterations caused by the vírus. Cre

Updated on:May 26,2024 8

Breast milk may have potential protective effects against SARS-CoV-2, say researchers

JANUARY 29, 2024by Betty Zou,University of TorontoCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe COVID-19 pandemic was an especially harrowing time for pregnant people and new parents.The uncertainties ab

Updated on: March 28,2024 3

Breast milk may have potential protective effects against SARS-CoV-2, say researchers

JANUARY 29, 2024by Betty Zou,University of TorontoCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe COVID-19 pandemic was an especially harrowing time for pregnant people and new parents.The uncertainties ab

Updated on:March 28,2024 3

Women's heart health linked to age at first menstrual period

by The North American Menopause SocietyCredit: CC0 Public DomainEarly menarche has been associated with many cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk factors, but little is known about its association w

Updated on: March 07,2024 12

Women's heart health linked to age at first menstrual period

by The North American Menopause SocietyCredit: CC0 Public DomainEarly menarche has been associated with many cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk factors, but little is known about its association w

Updated on:March 07,2024 12