A new study shows that the use of a simple maternity innovation that measures the mother's blood pressure and pulse can be scaled nationally in Sierra Leone to aid early detection of maternal complications, but also highlights ...
Oct 28, 2025
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Even in the womb, where all oxygen is provided by the parental placenta, fetuses can—and do—yawn. More yawns during observation were associated with a lower weight at birth—potentially indicating mild fetal stress in the ...
Feb 25, 2026
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States that explicitly criminalize prenatal drug use may unintentionally discourage pregnant people from seeking essential medical care, according to new research from Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health. ...
Oct 29, 2025
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Planned early birth for pregnant women with high blood pressure cuts maternal complications by nearly half and reduces the risk of stillbirth, without increasing the likelihood of cesarean section, according to data published ...
May 20, 2026
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While delaying motherhood is a growing national trend, a new Orlando Health survey reveals a widespread public misconception. Over half of Americans (54%) believe women cannot give birth safely in their 40s. At Orlando Health, ...
Oct 15, 2025
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Women exposed to agricultural pesticides, even before becoming pregnant, may be putting their newborn's health at risk. A new University of Arizona study links those exposures to poorer health in newborns, raising questions ...
Mar 14, 2026
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Babies can be safely administered antibody protection against respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) after birth even if their moms had RSV vaccination while pregnant, a new study says.
Oct 20, 2025
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Year after year, government records show late summer is when most babies are born, with August as the most common birth month. That means—right now—tens of thousands of future parents are planning nursery colors, work leave, ...
Feb 17, 2026
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During the first weeks of pregnancy, the developing placenta in a mother's womb undergoes a dramatic change. Individual cells merge, forming a continuous barrier that will spend the next nine months ferrying oxygen and nutrients ...
Nov 5, 2025
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US consumer goods giant Kimberly-Clark announced Monday a $48.7 billion deal to acquire the major health company Kenvue, whose Tylenol painkiller has faced Trump administration allegations of links to increased autism risks.
Nov 3, 2025
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