Pregnant with COVID? The Long-Term Risks You Need to Know
A study finds that about 10% of pregnant women contracting COVID-19 may develop long COVID, showing higher risks of long-term symptoms like fatigue and gastrointestinal…
Pregnancy is the period of development that occurs in the female body from the implantation of a fertilized egg into the lining of the uterus to the birth of a baby. Typically lasting around 40 weeks, or roughly nine months, pregnancy is divided into three trimesters, each with distinct physiological changes and developmental milestones for the fetus. During this time, the body undergoes significant changes to support the growth and health of the fetus, including hormonal adjustments, increased blood volume, and changes in organ function. Proper prenatal care, which involves regular medical check-ups, nutritional support, and lifestyle management, is critical for the health of both the mother and the fetus. Pregnancy culminates in childbirth, which can occur via natural vaginal delivery or cesarean section.
A study finds that about 10% of pregnant women contracting COVID-19 may develop long COVID, showing higher risks of long-term symptoms like fatigue and gastrointestinal…
New research links prenatal cannabis exposure to potential developmental and mental health issues through changes in brain structure and function, based on findings from neuroimaging…
Researchers have developed a new model that assesses the risks and benefits of fish consumption, particularly during pregnancy, by considering the average mercury content in…
Researchers have introduced a novel approach to evaluate the neurodevelopmental effects of fish consumption during pregnancy, focusing on the balance between mercury exposure and nutritional…
Researchers are investigating how nanoparticles from various products and environmental sources affect embryonic development by disrupting placental function and indirectly harming fetal tissue, despite the…
Researchers at the Keck School of Medicine of USC carried out the first study in the U.S. exploring the connection between prenatal fluoride exposure and…
Research presented at the 26th European Congress of Endocrinology in Stockholm suggests that elevated cortisol levels in the third trimester of pregnancy could negatively affect…
A study reveals that maternal obesity in mice increases microRNA levels in the hypothalamus in offspring, leading to overeating. Maternal obesity impacts the eating behaviors…
New NHANES study shows that diets containing mangos are linked to improved nutrition and higher Healthy Eating Index scores, beneficial for healthy pregnancies. Women who…
Severe morning sickness, hyperemesis gravidarum, impacts mother and baby health, with current treatments focusing on symptom management and avoiding cannabis. Hyperemesis gravidarum, a severe form…
A study indicates a strong association between prenatal cannabis use and heightened risks of ADHD, autism, and intellectual disability in offspring, stressing the need for…
Researchers suggest considering low-dose esketamine for individuals experiencing depressive symptoms during pregnancy. A clinical trial recently published in The BMJ reports that administering a single…
Each additional pregnancy in early adulthood was linked to an estimated acceleration of biological aging by 2.4 to 2.8 months. A recent study from the…
Between 2014 and 2021, the overall rates of maternal mortality nearly doubled. A recent study from Northwestern Medicine reveals that the maternal mortality rate in…
As cases of gestational diabetes and metabolic disorders increase during pregnancy, the prescription of metformin has become more common. Despite understanding that this oral antidiabetic…
With the rise in gestational diabetes and metabolic disorders during pregnancy, metformin is also being prescribed more frequently. Although it is known that the oral…
A recent study suggests that regular contact with chemicals found in plastic food packaging and numerous cosmetic products could be linked to approximately 56,600 premature…
First study to provide evidence of the direct impact of serotonin on the development of prefrontal cortex. A new study published today (February 16) in…