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13 Mar
Weed Use During Pregnancy Triples Risk Of Behavioral Problems In Kids

Weed Use During Pregnancy Triples Risk Of Behavioral Problems In Kids

Some women turn to weed during pregnancy to help deal with common issues like nausea, sleep problem and stress.

Unfortunately, they could be endangering t...

Child DevelopmentPregnancyMarijuana
13 Mar
OB/GYNs Walk Away From Anti-Abortion States

OB/GYNs Walk Away From Anti-Abortion States

A brain drain is underway in states that banned or severely restricted abortion after the fall of Roe v Wade, a new study suggests.

A significant decline in the number of practicing obstetricians/gynecologists has occurred in the 12 most restrictive states, according to ...

PregnancyPregnancy: RisksAbortion
10 Mar
Diet During Pregnancy Might Increase ADHD, Autism Risk

Diet During Pregnancy Might Increase ADHD, Autism Risk

A mother’s diet during pregnancy can influence her child’s risk of ADHD and autism, a new study says.

In particular, the unhealthy hallmarks of a typical Western diet appeared to increase a child’s risk of developmental disorders, researchers reported i...

Child DevelopmentPregnancyAutismAttention Deficit Disorder (ADHD)Pregnancy: Diet
07 Mar
Stillbirth Rates Are Highest in the South

Stillbirth Rates Are Highest in the South

Women in the U.S. South are three times more likely to lose a baby in late pregnancy than mothers in other regions, a new study reports.

The study, exclusively reported March 6 by NBC News, attributes the high rates of

PregnancyPregnancy: Risks
07 Mar
Select Vitamins, Minerals During Pregnancy Protect Heart Health Later

Select Vitamins, Minerals During Pregnancy Protect Heart Health Later

Getting essential vitamins and minerals during pregnancy can help a woman maintain healthy blood pressure into middle age, new research suggests.

High levels of the minerals copper and manganese in pregnant women were associated with lower blood pressure decades later, a...

Food &, Nutrition: Misc.PregnancyBlood PressureNutritional SupplementsPregnancy: Diet
18 Feb
Smog During Pregnancy Threatens Newborn Health

Smog During Pregnancy Threatens Newborn Health

Newborns are more likely to be born sickly if their moms are exposed to air pollution during pregnancy, a new study says.

A woman's exposure to

PregnancyPollution, Air
14 Feb
States With Abortion Bans See More Infant Deaths

States With Abortion Bans See More Infant Deaths

In the first 18 months after the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, most states with abortion bans saw a rise in infant deaths, new research reveals.

Two studies, published Feb. 13 in

PregnancyPregnancy: RisksAbortion
13 Feb
More Sunshine in Pregnancy, Infancy Could Benefit Kids With MS

More Sunshine in Pregnancy, Infancy Could Benefit Kids With MS

Children who develop multiple sclerosis appear to fare better if they were exposed to safe amounts of summer sunshine as infants, new research shows.

If their moms got s...

PregnancyMultiple Sclerosis
07 Feb
Black Maternal Deaths Remain High Despite Overall Decline In U.S.

Black Maternal Deaths Remain High Despite Overall Decline In U.S.

While maternal deaths in the U.S. declined in 2023, Black women still died at more than three times the rate of white women during pregnancy or childbirth, highlighting widening racial disparities in maternal health.

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's ...

PregnancyPregnancy: Risks
04 Feb
Heart Health At Risk For New Moms Of Twins

Heart Health At Risk For New Moms Of Twins

New moms who’ve just had twins run a high risk of heart disease in the coming weeks and months, a new study suggests.

Women have a doubled risk of hospitalization for heart problems within a year of delivering twins, researchers reported Feb. 3 in the

Heart / Stroke-Related: Heart AttackPregnancyHeart / Stroke-Related: Stroke
31 Jan
No Link Between Maternal Health During Pregnancy and Autism, Researchers Say

No Link Between Maternal Health During Pregnancy and Autism, Researchers Say

A mom’s health during pregnancy is not likely to influence her child’s risk of autism, a new study argues.

Many previous studies have reported such a link, but researchers say nearly all these associations can be explained by other autism risk factors -- gene...

PregnancyAutism
31 Jan
Fresh Better Than Frozen For IVF

Fresh Better Than Frozen For IVF

Is fresh better than frozen?

Yes, when it comes to in vitro fertilization (IVF), a new clinical trial says.

Fresh embryo transfer appears to be a better option than using frozen embryos for women struggling to conceive via IVF, researchers reported Jan. 29 in <...

Pregnancy
31 Jan
AI Can Help Spot Congenital Heart Defects

AI Can Help Spot Congenital Heart Defects

Artificial intelligence (AI) can help doctors detect fetal heart defects, improving newborns’ chances of survival, a new study says.

AI-aided analysis of prenatal

Pregnancy
27 Jan
Food Assistance Ensures Healthy Pregnancies

Food Assistance Ensures Healthy Pregnancies

Food stamps and food banks can be key to healthy pregnancies.

Food assistance programs are effective in helping hungry women avoid pregnancy complications, researchers say in a new study published Jan. 23 in

Food &, Nutrition: Misc.PregnancyPregnancy: RisksPregnancy: Diet
24 Jan
Abortion Pill Alternative Found in Morning-After Pill

Abortion Pill Alternative Found in Morning-After Pill

When one abortion pill faces lawsuits, another may be waiting in the wings, a new study suggests.

The study, published Jan. 23 in the journal NEJM Evidence, has found a potential alternative ...

PregnancyAbortion
23 Jan
Pregnancy Increases Mental Health Risk in MS Patients

Pregnancy Increases Mental Health Risk in MS Patients

Pregnancy increases the risk of mental illness among women with multiple sclerosis (MS).

Pregnant MS patients have a higher risk of mental illness both during gestation and in the first years after they give birth, researchers reported in a new study published Jan. 22 in...

PregnancyNeurologyPsychology / Mental Health: Misc.
15 Jan
These Incentives Help People, Including Pregnant Smokers, Quit Smoking

These Incentives Help People, Including Pregnant Smokers, Quit Smoking

Smokers are better able to quit if they’re offered financial incentives for their efforts.

Overall, smokers had up to a 54% ...

PregnancyBehaviorSmoking Cessation
14 Jan
More Abortions Tied to Natural Family Planning or Fertility Awareness Methods

More Abortions Tied to Natural Family Planning or Fertility Awareness Methods

Relying on natural and fertility awareness methods to prevent pregnancy might be linked to an increase in abortions, a new study suggests.

Use of hormonal birth control methods like the pill has declined by nearly half among women seeking an abortion in the United Kingdo...

PregnancyBirth ControlAbortion
10 Jan
Being Told to 'Calm Down,' Other Microaggressions May Raise Risk for Postpartum Hypertension

Being Told to 'Calm Down,' Other Microaggressions May Raise Risk for Postpartum Hypertension

The words “calm down” are worse than unhelpful -- they actually can increase blood pressure among new mothers of color, a study has found.

Gender-based racism through such microaggressions significantly increased a new mom’s blood pressure, compared to ...

PregnancyBlood Pressure
09 Jan
Can AI Help Make IVF More Successful?

Can AI Help Make IVF More Successful?

AI might be able to boost the success rates of in vitro fertilization among hopeful families.

An AI program can help doctors analyze ultrasound scans to determine the ...

Medical Technology: Misc.PregnancyInfertility
20 Dec
Supreme Court to Decide on South Carolina's Bid to Cut Funding for Planned Parenthood

Supreme Court to Decide on South Carolina's Bid to Cut Funding for Planned Parenthood

In a pivotal move, the United States Supreme Court announced Wednesday that it will review South Carolina's controversial decision to cut off state funding for Planned Parenthood clinics, which provide critical health services to low-income residents.

A media report publ...

ParentingPregnancyAbortion
18 Dec
Are Microplastics In the Air Putting Your Fertility At Risk?

Are Microplastics In the Air Putting Your Fertility At Risk?

Microscopic plastic particles in the air could be contributing to a wide variety of health problems, including lung and colon cancers.

Tires and degrading garbage shed tiny pieces of...

PregnancyPollution, AirEnvironment
13 Dec
In Mouse Studies, New Hope Against a Dangerous Complication of Pregnancy

In Mouse Studies, New Hope Against a Dangerous Complication of Pregnancy

The same technology behind COVID vaccines might be able to protect both the mother and child from a dangerous complication of pregnancy.

A new mouse study published Dec. 11 in the journal Nature sh...

PregnancyBlood Pressure
06 Dec
Many Women With Epilepsy Unaware of Seizure Meds' Risks to Pregnancy

Many Women With Epilepsy Unaware of Seizure Meds' Risks to Pregnancy

Many women with epilepsy who are of childbearing age might not realize their anti-seizure drugs can raise the risk of birth defects or dampen the effectiveness of ...

PregnancyNeurologyBirth ControlEpilepsyBirth Defects: Misc.
06 Dec
1 in 20 Pregnant U.S. Women Face Emotional, Physical Abuse

1 in 20 Pregnant U.S. Women Face Emotional, Physical Abuse

Pregnancy can be a trying time for women at best, but new research shows that 1 in every 20 pregnant American women also suffer physical, sexual or emotional abuse.

Abuse can take a toll on the mental and physical health of the mom-to-be and her baby, because it's strong...

PregnancyViolenceDomestic Violence
05 Dec
Prenatal Blood Tests for Baby Are Spotting Cancers in Moms-to-Be

Prenatal Blood Tests for Baby Are Spotting Cancers in Moms-to-Be

Could a prenatal blood test designed to find abnormalities in a fetus also detect hidden cancer in the mom-to-be?

A new study says yes: Scientists report they ...

PregnancyCancer: Misc.
05 Dec
America's Rural Hospitals Are Shutting Down Maternity Wards

America's Rural Hospitals Are Shutting Down Maternity Wards

Hospitals across America are shuttering their obstetric units, and the issue is most acute for women served by rural hospitals, a new study finds.

By 2022, a majority (52%) of rural U.S. hospitals no longer had any maternity ward, compared to 36% of urban hospitals, acco...

PregnancyHospitals
05 Dec
Most Young People With Long COVID Recover Within 2 Years

Most Young People With Long COVID Recover Within 2 Years

Most children and teenagers can shake long COVID within a couple of a years, a new, reassuring study finds.

About 70% of children and teens diagnosed with long COVID recover from the disorder within 24 months of their initial infection, researchers reported Dec. 4 in the...

PregnancyHospitals
03 Dec
Crisis Pregnancy Centers Offer Dubious Advice on 'Abortion Pill Reversal'

Crisis Pregnancy Centers Offer Dubious Advice on 'Abortion Pill Reversal'

So-called crisis pregnancy centers, often created with an anti-abortion agenda, are providing pregnant women some questionable medical advice alongside potentially helpful services, a new study finds.

Nearly a third (30%) of crisis pregnancy centers promote “aborti...

PregnancyAbortion
29 Nov
Premature Birth Could Impact Life Span for Decades

Premature Birth Could Impact Life Span for Decades

Premature babies not only face serious and immediate health consequences: New research shows they are also more likely to die early, a risk that persists into their 30s.

"Understanding the long-term effects of preterm birth can help us develop preventative strategies and...

Premature BirthPregnancy
27 Nov
U.S. Abortion Numbers Dipped Slightly in 2022

U.S. Abortion Numbers Dipped Slightly in 2022

The rate and number of abortions among U.S. women took a slight dip in 2022 compared to 2021, according to the latest data from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

In late June of 2022, the U.S. Supreme Court

PregnancyAbortion
26 Nov
Scientists Spot Gene That Could Help Cause Miscarriages

Scientists Spot Gene That Could Help Cause Miscarriages

A gene that causes accelerated reproductive aging is directly tied to the risk of miscarriage in younger women, a new study says.

A mutation of the gene KIF18A speeds up the aging process of eggs in young...

PregnancyGeneticsMiscarriage
26 Nov
Mom's Healthy Diet in Pregnancy Pays Big Dividends for Baby

Mom's Healthy Diet in Pregnancy Pays Big Dividends for Baby

Moms who eat right during pregnancy are setting their kids up for good health, a new study says.

Expectant mothers who ate a quality

Pregnancy
25 Nov
Illinois Study Finds Steep Rise in Serious Complications of Pregnancy

Illinois Study Finds Steep Rise in Serious Complications of Pregnancy

MONDAY, Nov. 25, 2024 (HealthDay News) — Chronic health problems like high blood pressure, gestational diabetes and obesity have fueled a troubling rise in maternal healt...

Premature BirthPregnancyChildbirthMiscarriage
20 Nov
U.S. Postpartum Depression Diagnoses Doubled in a Decade

U.S. Postpartum Depression Diagnoses Doubled in a Decade

Rates of postpartum depression have more than doubled in little over a decade among American women, a new analysis shows.

While about 1 in every 10 new moms (9.4%) suffered postpartum depression in 2010, that number rose to almost 1 in every 5 (19%) by 2021, report a tea...

PregnancyPsychology / Mental Health: Misc.Depression
19 Nov
Want to Lower Chemical Exposures in Pregnancy? Quit Nail Polish, Makeup and Hair Dye

Want to Lower Chemical Exposures in Pregnancy? Quit Nail Polish, Makeup and Hair Dye

Women who won't leave the house without makeup or a spritz of hairspray may want to think twice about those habits when they're pregnant or breastfeeding.

New research links these and other personal care products, including hair dyes, fragrances, lotions, moisturizers an...

PregnancyChemicalsBirth Defects: Misc.Cosmetics
13 Nov
Big Post-Election Surge Seen in Online Sales of Morning-After Pills

Big Post-Election Surge Seen in Online Sales of Morning-After Pills

In the wake of Donald Trump's victory in the presidential election, retailers report that online sales of emergency contraceptives have soared.

The spike in purchases of what is also known as the morning-after pill or Plan B suggests women worry the incoming administrati...

PregnancyAbortion
08 Nov
Women Can Incur 'Catastrophic' Bills for Out-of-State Abortions, Study Finds

Women Can Incur 'Catastrophic' Bills for Out-of-State Abortions, Study Finds

One piece left out of the abortion debate is the high transportation and medical bills facing women forced to leave their state to obtain the procedure.

A new study is the first to give hard numbers on those concerns.

It finds that, even before the fall of Roe...

PregnancyAbortionHealth Costs
08 Nov
1 in 5 People Could Have Long COVID

1 in 5 People Could Have Long COVID

More than 1 in 5 Americans likely suffer from long COVID, a new AI-assisted review has found.

The analysis suggests that nearly 23% of U.S. adults experience the symptoms of long COVID, according to results published Nov. 8 in the journal

PregnancyAbortionHealth Costs
07 Nov
Using Abortion Pills Very Early in Pregnancy Is Safe, Study Finds

Using Abortion Pills Very Early in Pregnancy Is Safe, Study Finds

Abortion pills are safe and effective even very early in a pregnancy, a new study finds.

Clinics and hospitals tend to defer medication abortions until a woman’s pregnancy is confirmed using ultrasound, researchers said.

But abortion pills can be safely taken...

PregnancyAbortion
07 Nov
Vitamin D Supplements in Pregnancy Linked to Stronger Bones in Kids

Vitamin D Supplements in Pregnancy Linked to Stronger Bones in Kids

Women who take vitamin D supplements during a pregnancy may be giving their kids the legacy of stronger bones, new British research suggests.

Children whose moms took vitamin D supplements when pregnant had stronger, denser bones at the age of 7 compared to the kids of w...

Vitamins / MineralsPregnancyChildbirthBone / Joint / Tendon ProblemsOsteoporosis
06 Nov
PCOS Plus Obesity Can Be Hazardous in Pregnancy

PCOS Plus Obesity Can Be Hazardous in Pregnancy

Women who are pregnant but who also have the ovarian cyst disorder polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) are at higher odds of giving birth to an underweight baby, new Norwegian research shows.

The risk rises even higher if the woman with

PregnancyObesityChildbirth
04 Nov
About 1 in 20 Women Use Marijuana During Pregnancy

About 1 in 20 Women Use Marijuana During Pregnancy

Although numerous studies have shown that marijuana use during pregnancy may harm both the fetus and a mom-to-be, almost 6% of women responding to a recent survey said they used weed while pregnant.

That's more than one in every 20 pregnancies, noted a team from the Univ...

PregnancyMarijuana
28 Oct
Weed Use During Pregnancy May Harm Kids' Behavior, Thinking Skills

Weed Use During Pregnancy May Harm Kids' Behavior, Thinking Skills

Smoking marijuana during pregnancy may quell your morning sickness, but it could also harm your child’s development, a new study warns.

Cannabis exposure in the womb is associated in early childhood with poorer thinking skills, researchers reported Oct. 28 in the j...

Child DevelopmentPregnancyMarijuanaBehaviorBrain
23 Oct
COVID in Pregnancy Won't Lead to Neurodevelopmental Issues in Kids

COVID in Pregnancy Won't Lead to Neurodevelopmental Issues in Kids

New research offers some comfort to pregnant women who become ill with COVID: Brain development doesn’t appear to be impaired in children exposed to the virus while in the womb.

...

Pregnancy
22 Oct
Could Caffeine in Pregnancy Help Prevent Cerebral Palsy in Kids?

Could Caffeine in Pregnancy Help Prevent Cerebral Palsy in Kids?

Experiments in sheep are hinting that doses of caffeine given to women in pregnancy, as well as their newborns after birth, could prevent cerebral palsy.

Cerebral palsy is a disabling condition often caused by asphyxia -- reductions in oxygen supply -- around the time of...

PregnancyCerebral PalsyCaffeine / Coffee / Tea
21 Oct
U.S. Infant Deaths Rose After Fall of Roe v. Wade

U.S. Infant Deaths Rose After Fall of Roe v. Wade

The United States experienced a small but significant rise in infant deaths in the months following the U.S. Supreme Court's decision overturned Roe v. Wade, a new study shows.

The Dobbs ruling, handed down in July of 2022, led to outright bans on abortion in 14 states a...

PregnancyAbortion
21 Oct
Blood Test Might Spot Women in Labor at Risk for Preeclampsia

Blood Test Might Spot Women in Labor at Risk for Preeclampsia

A routine blood test can identify women in labor who are at risk for preeclampsia, a high-blood pressure condition that’s a leading cause of maternal death, a new study finds.

...

Pregnancy
21 Oct
Most Pregnant Women Exposed to 'Hormone-Disrupting' Chemical in Food

Most Pregnant Women Exposed to 'Hormone-Disrupting' Chemical in Food

Studies in mice have shown that the fungal toxin zearalenone can mimic estrogen, and it might hamper reproduction.

It's not yet clear if the "mycoestrogen" compound can do the same in women. However, a new study finds that nearly all pregnant women ingest

Food &, Nutrition: Misc.Pregnancy
15 Oct
Could Dad's Sperm Raise Odds for Common Complications of Pregnancy?

Could Dad's Sperm Raise Odds for Common Complications of Pregnancy?

Some men might have damaged sperm that will increase the risk of pregnancy complications and health problems in newborns, a new study finds.

DNA defects in sperm can double the risk of

Pregnancy