The children of mothers born with heart defects face a higher risk of being developmentally vulnerable, meaning they face challenges related to physical health, emotional maturity and communication, according to a new study ...
Jul 2, 2026
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In many cultures, the placenta is more than tissue left over after birth. It may be understood as spiritually linked to the baby, treated as a companion or sibling, and buried to protect the child or connect them to family ...
Jul 2, 2026
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Nutritional imbalance during pregnancy can have long-lasting effects on the health and disease susceptibility of offspring. As such, high fructose intake through sweetened food and beverages in pregnant women has been associated ...
Jul 2, 2026
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Tylenol (also known as acetaminophen or paracetamol) is one of the most widely used over-the-counter options for easing pain and reducing fever, including during pregnancy. More recently, safety concerns around use during ...
There has been a fivefold increase in the use of antinausea medicines during Aotearoa New Zealand pregnancies, a University of Otago—Ōtākou Whakaihu Waka-led study has found.
Jul 1, 2026
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Maternal cesarean section (CS) and maternal history of allergic diseases (MHAD) are independent and synergistic risk factors for allergic rhinitis (AR) in offspring, according to a study published online June 20 in the International ...
Jun 30, 2026
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Mother-to-infant bonding difficulties (MIBD) are commonly associated with postnatal depression. MIBD has been linked to developmental delays and child abuse. Researchers found that about half of MIBD cases in Japan involve ...
Jun 30, 2026
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The Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust report has identified serious failings in care at one of England's largest maternity services, with lessons for maternity units nationally. Among its findings was a repeated problem ...
Jun 29, 2026
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Exposure to common air pollutants during early pregnancy may increase the likelihood of persistent depressive symptoms throughout pregnancy, according to a new study led by Tracy Bastain and co-authored by Carrie Breton, ...
Jun 26, 2026
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One-third of the world's population is infected with the Toxoplasma parasite, which can cause ocular toxoplasmosis, an eye infection that can damage the retina and result in permanent vision loss. Although often seen as an ...
Jun 25, 2026
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