While noninvasive prenatal testing (NIPT) has revolutionized prenatal diagnostics by allowing the detection of a number of genetic problems in a fetus, it is currently limited and thus misses many genetic causes of abnormalities. ...
Jun 12, 2026
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A new study shows how social media can be an important weapon in combating perinatal depression and anxiety in rural areas if it is carefully designed and misinformation is rooted out. James Cook University Senior Research ...
Jun 12, 2026
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Moderate exposure to cold and heat during early pregnancy may affect fetal development as early as the first trimester, according to a new study led by the Barcelona Institute for Global Health (ISGlobal), a center supported ...
Jun 11, 2026
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A prominent OB-GYN group announced vaccine recommendations on Wednesday that differ from what the U.S. government advises.
Jun 11, 2026
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Gestational diabetes is most commonly associated with temporary disturbances in glucose metabolism during pregnancy. However, growing evidence shows that its consequences may extend far beyond pregnancy itself—affecting a ...
Jun 11, 2026
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Women who engage in light physical activity and lessen their sedentary time may significantly reduce the risk of key health problems during pregnancy, according to a new University of Iowa-led study. The paper, "Optimal 24-hour ...
Jun 10, 2026
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A new study to be presented at the SLEEP 2026 annual meeting found that pregnant women's expectations about postpartum sleep predicted their actual sleep quality after delivery, outweighing prior sleep and psychiatric history.
Jun 10, 2026
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A new study from UTHealth Houston has found that the common sexually transmitted infection Mycoplasma genitalium, also known as MGen, does not appear to increase the risk of recurrent preterm birth. The findings are published ...
Jun 9, 2026
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Having a baby in the United States is about to get more complicated. Under new billing codes that take effect in January, doctors who manage maternity care will start charging à la carte for visits and services related to ...
Jun 8, 2026
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A target trial emulation estimated the risks associated with glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonist (GLP-1RA) exposure in early pregnancy. The findings did not indicate a substantially increased risk for nonlive birth, ...
Jun 8, 2026
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