Pediatrics
Breastfeeding by moms who've had COVID may help protect newborn
Moms who had COVID-19 when they gave birth may help stimulate their infant's burgeoning immunity against the virus by breastfeeding, a small study hints.
Nov 4, 2021
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Genetics
Researchers uncover blood markers to identify women at risk for postpartum depression
Postpartum depression is a debilitating disorder that affects nearly 20 percent of new mothers, putting their infants at increased risk for poor behavioral, cognitive and social development.
Jul 27, 2015
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Health
Mexico City Policy linked to 40% increase in abortions in sub-Saharan African countries reliant on US foreign aid
The most comprehensive study to measure the impact of the Mexico City policy between 1995 and 2014 finds that abortion rates rose substantially among women in sub-Saharan African countries with high exposure to the policy ...
Jun 28, 2019
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Cardiology
Childbearing cardiologists report inconsistent maternity leave policies, higher rates of pregnancy complications
Childbearing women cardiologists can encounter adverse effects in their physical health, finances and career advancements due to discriminatory violations of maternity leave practices in the U.S., specifically the Family ...
Mar 14, 2022
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Stress during pregnancy increases risk of mood disorders for female offspring
High maternal levels of the stress hormone cortisol during pregnancy increase anxious and depressive-like behaviors in female offspring at the age of 2, reports a new study in Biological Psychiatry. The effect of elevated ...
Aug 16, 2018
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Neuroscience
Studying the placenta to gain a better understanding of febrile seizures in children
For the first time, a Québec research team is studying the expression of three families of genes in the placenta and the incidence of febrile seizures in children.
Nov 16, 2021
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Overweight & Obesity
Is there an association between a pregnant mother's diet and her child's weight?
Approximately one in five children and adolescents in the United States has obesity. These children have an increased risk of asthma, type 2 diabetes, and orthopedic disorders. Studies have also found links between childhood ...
Mar 15, 2021
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Health
Marijuana use increases risks in pregnancy
Women using marijuana during pregnancy have an increased risk of spontaneous pre-term birth, according to new research.
May 2, 2016
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Longer maternity leaves lower women's risk of postpartum depression
The more leave time from work that a woman takes after giving birth—up to six months—the better protected she will be from experiencing post-partum depression, according to a study led by Dr. Rada K. Dagher, assistant ...
Dec 12, 2013
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Health
Maternal health in India much worse than previously thought, new study finds
More than 40 percent of women in India are underweight when they begin pregnancy, according to a new study published by Princeton University's Woodrow Wilson School of Public and International Affairs. On average, these women ...
Mar 2, 2015
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