Pregnancy Outcome - Medical News and Research Articles

Abortion bans lead to worse outcomes for miscarriages

Research from Oregon Health & Science University sheds new light on the unintended consequences of the overturn of Roe v. Wade: worse medical care for miscarriages.

May 18, 2026

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Nutrition support during pregnancy improves birth outcomes, global study finds

In parts of the world where daily nutrition is unstable, pregnancy and newborn health are more precarious. A recent study led by epidemiologist Dongqing Wang of the George Mason University College of Public Health adds to ...

May 18, 2026

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Why did my baby die? I'm a pathologist. Here's what I want you to know

Warning: this article is about stillbirth and its investigations, including autopsies and related procedures.

May 11, 2026

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Can neuroscience shed light on pregnancy complications?

Pregnancy risks suddenly spike after age 35, something doctors generally attribute to problems with the fertilized egg. But Wu Tsai Neurosciences Institute postdoctoral scholar Blake Laham is not convinced that's the whole ...

Apr 29, 2026

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Judge allows abortion pill to continue being mailed for now

U.S. District Judge David Joseph turned down Louisiana officials' request to stop mail order delivery of the drug mifepristone nationwide while the case is still in court.

Apr 9, 2026

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Cell-by-cell analysis offers clues to pregnancy risks

The biological connection between a pregnant woman and her developing baby has been mapped in unprecedented detail by UC San Francisco scientists, revealing new cell types and insights into conditions such as preeclampsia, ...

Apr 8, 2026

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Why early pregnancy loss care can feel isolating, and how a new program can help

An Australian-first early pregnancy loss support program has been developed to better address the emotional care of bereaved parents. The program, M-HELP (Mental Health after Early Pregnancy Loss), was developed by University ...

Mar 30, 2026

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Microfluidic chip finds viable eggs for IVF that doctors may have missed

Infertility affects approximately 8% to 12% of couples of reproductive age worldwide, and IVF (in vitro fertilization) is often the go-to treatment option. Typically, to increase the odds of a successful pregnancy, doctors ...

Feb 13, 2026 report

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Genes within uterine gland cells shed light on potential causes of infertility

Even in the best-case scenario, when fertility clinics transfer chromosomally normal embryos into a would-be mother's uterus, the procedure only leads to a live birth half of the time. Some embryo transfers result in a pregnancy, ...

Feb 11, 2026

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Does a past abortion or miscarriage affect a woman's risk of developing breast cancer?

A prior abortion or miscarriage was not linked with an increased risk of developing pre- or postmenopausal breast cancer in a study published in Acta Obstetricia et Gynecologica Scandinavica.