Women with gestational diabetes may avoid health care due to stigma and stereotypes
It's important women receive high-quality health care during pregnancy—particularly if they have gestational diabetes.
Nov 25, 2025
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Congenital, Hereditary, and Neonatal Diseases and Abnormalities: News and Research on Fetal Diseases
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Two-thirds of women experience too much or too little weight gain in pregnancy
Around two-thirds (68%) of pregnancies have weight gain that is more or less than recommended and that is associated with complications such as preterm birth, large birth weight, and admission to intensive care, finds a review ...
Nov 19, 2025
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Why older mice have smaller offspring—and how sex may play a role
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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Prenatal alcohol exposure rewires the brain and fuels compulsive behavior, new study finds
Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD), a leading cause of neurodevelopmental disorders, may affect as many as 1 in 20 school-aged children in the United States. Despite its prevalence, the exact brain circuit responsible ...
Oct 28, 2025
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Biomarker can help predict preeclampsia risk in women with sickle cell disease
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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News of a 'giant' baby boy is all over TikTok: What women really need to know
Baby boy Cassian is an internet sensation. He was born earlier in 2025 in the United States weighing 5.8 kilograms. But after his mom and the hospital shared the news recently, it wasn't long before headlines about the "giant" ...
Oct 10, 2025
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How misleading statements on acetaminophen leave expectant parents confused, fearful and lacking in options
When President Donald Trump adamantly proclaimed in a press conference on Sept. 22, 2025, that pregnant women should not take Tylenol, I immediately thought about my own experiences during my second labor. While pushing for ...
Oct 6, 2025
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IQ appears to affect ability to listen in noisy settings
You're in a bustling café with a friend. The din is making it hard to tune in to the conversation. The scenario might suggest you'd benefit from a hearing aid. On the other hand, new research suggests that speech-perception ...
Sep 24, 2025
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Spirals in the umbilical cord help to keep babies cool before birth, new research finds
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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Fathers' drinking plays role in fetal alcohol spectrum disorder, study shows
It's a well-known fact that fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD) in children is caused by mothers who drink during pregnancy. But it turns out that the father's drinking habits could also affect a child's growth and development.
Sep 9, 2025
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