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 News
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.
The Hidden Dangers of Prenatal Cannabis Revealed
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…
The Truth About Fish and Pregnancy: What’s Safe and What’s Not
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…
Is Your Pregnancy Diet Safe? The Latest Research on Fish and Mercury
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…
Troubling Consequences: Nanoparticles Found To Have Mysterious Effects on Unborn Children
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…
Millions Are at Risk – Fluoride Consumption During Pregnancy May Harm Fetal Brain Development
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…
Stress in the Womb: Scientists Discover Link Between Pregnancy Hormones and Child IQ
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…
Pregnancy Workouts Alter Brain Chemistry to Fight Offspring Obesity
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…
Scientists Discover New Health Benefits of Mangoes
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: Effective Strategies for Diagnosis and Treatment
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…
Prenatal Cannabis Use Linked to Increased Risk of ADHD, Autism and Intellectual Disability in Children
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…
Revolutionary Relief: Esketamine Reduces Postpartum Depression by 75%
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…
New Columbia Study Links Pregnancy With Accelerated Aging
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…
Alarming Surge in U.S. Maternal Mortality: Age Isn’t the Culprit, New Study Reveals
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…
New Research Indicates That Popular Diabetes Drug Could Impact Brain Development During Pregnancy
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…
Metformin Danger During Pregnancy: Impact on Offspring Brain Development
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…
The Hidden Dangers of Everyday Plastics: Scientists Link Phthalates to 56,600 Preterm Births
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…
How Antidepressant Use During Pregnancy Shapes Fetal Brain Development
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…