Pediatrics
New study shows increase in Welsh breastfeeding rates during pandemic
A Swansea University-led study revealed breastfeeding rates in Wales increased during the pandemic.
Aug 4, 2023
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Obstetrics & gynaecology
COVID could add to 2 million per year stillbirth toll: UN
Almost two million babies are stillborn every year—one every 16 seconds—the United Nations said Thursday, warning that the COVID-19 pandemic could add another 200,000 deaths to the "devastating" toll.
Oct 8, 2020
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Obstetrics & gynaecology
Big data study yields insights into pregnancy symptoms and how they progress over time
Fatigue, backache or insomnia—during pregnancy almost all women suffer from the strain of symptoms such as these. An interdisciplinary team of researchers from FAU has now investigated when such complaints are particularly ...
Dec 22, 2023
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Obstetrics & gynaecology
Pandemic affects pregnancy health whether moms catch COVID or not
UK leading pregnancy charity Tommy's warns that pandemic pressures can take a physical toll on mums-to-be—even if they don't personally catch COVID-19, following new research, published in the medical journal Placenta co-authored ...
Oct 4, 2021
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Obstetrics & gynaecology
Swelling and painful feet: how to solve the most common foot problems when you're pregnant
Along with the rest of the body, being pregnant can have a huge impact on feet. More than half of expectant mothers experience some form of foot problem during pregnancy. But foot issues are often neglected, with other medical ...
Feb 14, 2019
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Obstetrics & gynaecology
Is vigorous exercise safe during the third trimester of pregnancy?
Expectant mothers receive an avalanche of information about potential risks to their baby. There's a growing list of foods, toxins and environmental threats to avoid. It's normal for this to lead to an increased level of ...
Sep 16, 2019
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Obstetrics & gynaecology
Link found between air pollution and stillborn babies, especially in poor countries
A team of researchers affiliated with multiple institutions in China, working with one colleague in the U.S., has found a link between air pollution and rates of stillborn babies, most particularly in poorer countries. In ...
Health
Study finds that COVID-19 policies harmed minority women's perinatal experiences and magnified inequities
Black, Indigenous and other women of color who were pregnant or gave birth during the pandemic said these experiences were overshadowed by isolation, confusion and fear, much of it caused by unclear or frequently changing ...
Nov 15, 2022
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Tracking malaria and mosquitoes with the help of pregnant women and city dwellers
Expectant mothers and app-equipped city residents have roles to play in the fight against mosquito-borne diseases that kill hundreds of thousands of people annually.
Feb 28, 2023
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Obstetrics & gynaecology
Immune system, not COVID virus, may pose greatest risk to pregnant women
For reasons not yet clear, pregnant women infected with the virus that causes COVID-19 are more likely to experience preterm births, pre-eclampsia, and other neonatal problems than non-infected women.
Apr 22, 2021
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