A study by University of Manchester scientists has revealed some of the mechanisms which may explain why older mice are more likely to give birth to offspring that have not grown to their full potential in the womb.
Nov 6, 2025
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In pregnant women with sickle cell disease, the risk of developing early-onset preeclampsia can be determined by measuring levels of a protein associated with placental function and development.
Oct 21, 2025
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The coiled structure of the umbilical cord—the vital link between a baby and its mother during pregnancy—plays an important role in helping to keep babies healthy in the womb, according to new research led by The University ...
Sep 24, 2025
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Women taking popular weight-loss medications during their reproductive years may be unaware of associated risks to pregnancy and unborn babies, warn Flinders University researchers.
Sep 9, 2025
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In The Gambia, a small country in West Africa, 1 in 10 newborns have a low birth weight—less than 5.5 pounds—and face daunting challenges. They are more likely to die within a month of birth or in their first year, and ...
Jun 23, 2025
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Giving birth to a child after 40 is becoming more and more common—but it can entail an increased risk to the child. A new study based on data from over 300,000 births in Sweden shows that children of older mothers are more ...
Jun 23, 2025
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Women with epilepsy may have offspring with decreased bone metabolism and lower birth weight, according to a study published online Feb. 3 in the Annals of Clinical and Translational Neurology.
Feb 14, 2025
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Cannabidiol (CBD), the component in cannabis often used for therapeutic treatments, is increasingly being used during pregnancy as a means of managing symptoms such as nausea, anxiety and sleep. Though the public perception ...
Feb 5, 2025
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A new AI-based analysis of almost 10,000 pregnancies has discovered previously unidentified combinations of risk factors linked to serious negative pregnancy outcomes, including stillbirth.
Jan 29, 2025
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Preeclampsia, intrauterine fetal growth restriction, and other "great obstetrical syndromes" have been linked to disordered placenta development, so understanding the structure and function of this vital organ is critical ...
Jan 21, 2025
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