E-MOTIVE: New Lifesaving Solution Dramatically Reduces Severe Bleeding After Childbirth
A trial of a set of interventions to manage postpartum hemorrhage, published in the New England Journal of Medicine, found a 60% reduction in heavy…
Pregnancy News
“Not Good” – Results From First-Ever Maternal Health Report Card Released
The Policy Center for Maternal Mental Health, working in partnership with George Washington University, is releasing the inaugural assessment of state initiatives to tackle maternal…
Diabetes Alert: Big Babies Could Spell Big Trouble for Mothers Years Later
A study indicates that individuals who deliver large-for-gestational age (LGA) babies, even without having gestational diabetes, are more likely to develop prediabetes or Type 2…
Hidden Dangers: How Pregnancy Complications Can Haunt Mothers for 50 Years
A new study that utilizes extensive and racially inclusive data has revealed that complications arising from pregnancy and childbirth can have fatal consequences for as…
New, Very Promising Drug Has the “Unique Ability To Prevent Malaria”
In the crowded streets of Korogwe, Tanzania, an expectant mother is navigating the throngs of people, waving her hand in an attempt to shoo away…
How Grain and Dairy Could Lower Your Risk of Miscarriage
A recent review of research suggests that a preconception and early-pregnancy diet rich in fruits, vegetables, seafood, dairy, eggs, and grains may be linked to…
New Study: Your Mindset Can Influence the Outcome of Childbirth
A University of Bonn study found that if birth is perceived as a natural process, it is less likely to experience complications. According to a…
New Research Reveals a Simple Way To Reduce Risk of Gestational Diabetes
Exposure to light for a longer duration just before bedtime increases the likelihood of developing gestational diabetes in pregnant women. According to a new study…
A Game-Changer in Male Contraception: Researchers Identify Key Gene
Researchers have discovered a gene, Arrdc5, which could pave the way for a reversible, non-hormonal male contraceptive. The gene affects sperm count, movement, and shape,…
Researchers Discover New Way To Reverse Infertility
The Houston Methodist team employed a bacterial protein which effectively reduced cholesterol levels by more than 40% within a span of three hours. Researchers at…
Researchers Identify Potential Cellular Origin of Gestational Iron Deficiency Impairments
Researchers have identified a potential cellular source for the impairments related to gestational iron deficiency. The development of the human brain starts well before its…
Scientists Discover That Eating Too Much During Development Permanently Alters the Brain
Individuals with mothers who were overweight during pregnancy and nursing may face a higher risk of adult obesity, as early overnutrition can reprogram their developing…
Electromyometrial Imaging: Mapping Uterine Contractions To Improve Labor Management
Tool has the potential to assist with preterm birth, labor management and clinical decision-making. Researchers funded by the National Institutes of Health have developed a…
Tiny Plastic Particles in Mother’s Food May Impair Fetal Development
According to a study conducted at Rutgers, nanoscale plastic particles, similar to those commonly found in food and water, can transfer from pregnant rats to…
Do Cesarean-Born Babies Miss Out on Essential Microbes?
Is it true that cesarean-born babies lack crucial microbes? Recent evidence indicates that the answer is “no.” In a report published in the journal Cell…
COVID-19 Infection During Pregnancy Linked to Higher Risk of Neurodevelopmental Disorders
Further investigation through larger studies and extended monitoring is necessary to assess this potential risk. According to a new study published in JAMA Network Open,…
New Study Identifies 5 Key Factors That Can Reduce the Risk of Low Birth Weight
According to researchers, having multiple births, a short gap between pregnancies, and a maternal physical or mental health condition increase the likelihood of giving birth…
Chemicals Commonly Found in Cosmetics and Personal Hygiene Products Could Contribute to Preterm Birth
A recent study by researchers at Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons suggests that chemicals present in the vagina, possibly from personal care…
