Pregnancy and pre-eclampsia: Is aspirin the answer for everyone?
A new study has ignited the debate over whether every pregnant woman should take low-dose aspirin.
Feb 16, 2026
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Embryonic Structures: News and Research on Placenta
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Environmental toxins and stress during pregnancy affect children's development, research shows
Research at Karlstad University shows that exposure to endocrine-disrupting chemicals and adverse life events during pregnancy can influence children's behavior and brain development.
Jan 14, 2026
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New clues to preventing stillbirth: Research highlights premature placental aging
Flinders University researchers have uncovered a biological process that could explain some stillbirths and pave the way for early detection and prevention.
Dec 22, 2025
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Researchers uncover the earliest stages of human placenta formation
A gene that turns on very early in embryonic development could be key to the formation of the placenta, which provides the developing fetus with what it needs to thrive during gestation.
Dec 5, 2025
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New clues reveal how gestational diabetes affects offspring
Gestational diabetes can cause a multitude of complications in the offspring, but to date, the reasons are incompletely understood.
Nov 18, 2025
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Wildfire smoke exposure during pregnancy linked to higher risk of preterm birth
About 10% of American babies are born prematurely. Birth before 37 weeks can lead to a cascade of health risks, both immediate and long-term, making prevention a vital tool for improving public health over generations.
Nov 3, 2025
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'Good' gut bacteria can boost placenta for healthier pregnancy
Research led by the University of Cambridge has found the first clear evidence that the "good" gut bacteria Bifidobacterium breve in pregnant mothers regulates the placenta's production of hormones critical for a healthy ...
Oct 6, 2025
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Q&A: What risks does sickness pose in pregnancy?
The cold and flu season is beginning amid conflicting guidance on vaccination and the use of acetaminophen—a common fever-reducing drug sold under brand names such as Tylenol—during pregnancy. Adrienne Antonson is a professor ...
Oct 6, 2025
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Here's what morning sickness during pregnancy really means
UCLA researchers have uncovered a link between "morning sickness" symptoms and the body's natural, but complex, inflammatory response to biological and bodily changes during pregnancy.
Sep 24, 2025
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In pregnant mice with severe flu, harmful molecules can breach fetal barriers
A new study from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign shows, for the first time, that severe flu infection in pregnant mice leads to a breakdown in placental and brain barriers, leading to the accumulation of potentially ...
Sep 24, 2025
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