Oropouche virus transmission to unborn child confirmed
The first confirmed case of vertical transmission of Oropouche virus (OROV) has been reported by 23 researchers from eight distinct institutions in Brazil.
Urogenital Diseases: News and Research on Fetal Macrosomia
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Researchers focus on placental amino acid transport to investigate causes of fetal growth disorders
Common complications of pregnancy affecting fetal size may be caused by irregularities in the transport of amino acids across the placenta—a finding with therapeutic implications. Intrauterine growth restriction (IUGR) and ...
Jun 18, 2024
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No need to change the diagnostic criteria for gestational diabetes in Finland, says study
Gestational diabetes is one of the most common pregnancy-related disorders, affecting approximately one-fifth of mothers giving birth in Finland, in total about 9,000 women annually. The most significant consequence of gestational ...
May 2, 2024
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New study links high birth weight to childhood obesity in the US
A new study published in the journal Reproductive and Developmental Medicine has found a strong association between fetal macrosomia (high birth weight) and overweight and obesity in early childhood among the U.S.-born children ...
Dec 15, 2023
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Size of the mother and father found to impact the risk of having a big baby
If either you or your partner was a "big" baby, you have an increased likelihood of giving birth to a large baby yourself, a new study by researchers from the University of Bergen, Norway, shows. This could potentially improve ...
Sep 4, 2023
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Researchers find walkable communities are healthier for both mom and baby
Pregnant women that live in walkable communities—with more sidewalks, parks and walking paths—not only engage in more physical activity but are also more likely to experience favorable birth outcomes, according to research ...
Aug 17, 2023
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Sixteen-pound baby born in Brazil: Here's what increases the risk of giving birth to a giant baby
A mother in Brazil recently gave birth to a two-foot-tall baby weighing 16lb (7.3kg). Angerson Santos was born via cesarean section at Hospital Padre Colombo in Parintins, Amazonas State.
Feb 1, 2023
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Changing the way gestational diabetes is diagnosed could reduce harm to mothers and babies
A Liggins Institute study of over 4,000 pregnant New Zealand women suggests the country can improve babies' health and reduce medical risks for mothers by changing how gestational diabetes is diagnosed. The study assessed ...
Aug 24, 2022
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Change to diagnosis of gestational diabetes helped women
Using a lower threshold to diagnose pregnancy-related diabetes does not seem to reduce the risk of having a big baby, on average—but some women do benefit, a new clinical trial suggests.
Aug 18, 2022
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