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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Pregnancy news
Experts warn mothers and babies are at growing risk without better care for type 2 diabetes
Researchers from across the UK and Ireland are calling for urgent action to improve care for women with early-onset type 2 diabetes before, during, and after pregnancy. The call follows a new consensus statement developed ...
Mar 17, 2026
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If you're pregnant and uninsured, Medicaid might be your answer
When she noticed an unusual craving for hot dogs, Matte'a Brooks suspected her body was telling her something, so she decided to take a pregnancy test. She took two just to be sure. Both were positive.
Feb 5, 2026
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Probiotic tablets in weeks 10 to 14 linked to fewer repeat preterm births
Preterm birth is a major cause of neonatal illness and death, especially among women with a history of premature delivery. Researchers in Japan explored whether taking probiotics early in pregnancy could help reduce the risk ...
Mar 30, 2026
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Research reveals challenges of living with gestational diabetes
A study from the University of Limerick in Ireland has identified the hidden challenges of women living with and managing Gestational Diabetes Mellitus (GDM). The research led by academics in UL's Department of Psychology ...
Mar 5, 2026
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C-section, maternal history of allergic diseases linked to allergic rhinitis in offspring
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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After early pregnancy loss, 'what if' thinking affects 72% within first week
When a person goes through a traumatic experience, they often find themselves thinking that what happened could have been different or even avoided. This process, known as counterfactual thinking, is an automatic psychological ...
Jun 4, 2026
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ACOG recommendations developed for managing cancer in pregnancy
Recommendations are presented for the management of pregnant patients with cancer in a Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine Consult Series endorsed by the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists and published in ...
Mar 23, 2026
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Planning a pregnancy? Study suggests antibiotic timing may affect mental well-being
Perinatal depression, which occurs during pregnancy or in the period after childbirth, is one of the most common mental health conditions experienced by women. The condition affects the well-being of the mother during both ...
Apr 1, 2026
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Assessing health care workers attitudes about prenatal alcohol exposure and fetal alcohol spectrum disorders
The authors of a recent study have recommended improvements to commonly used assessments of health care and social service providers' attitudes about prenatal alcohol exposure and fetal alcohol spectrum disorders. The recommendations ...
Mar 30, 2026
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