In the face of increasing temperatures globally, a new Monash-led study of 1.2 million births in Sydney over two decades has shown a strong association between the risk of pre-term birth and exposure to extreme hot temperatures ...
Feb 26, 2024
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Women with depressive symptoms during pregnancy may experience an alteration in the circadian rhythm of cortisol—a hormone that is necessary for fetal development—which could affect the course of pregnancy. Cortisol increases ...
Feb 1, 2024
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A snippet of hair can reveal a pregnant person's stress level and may one day help warn of unexpected birth problems, a study indicates.
Jan 31, 2024
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A new study links increased use of acetaminophen during pregnancy—particularly in the second trimester—to modest but noticeable increases in problems with attention and behavior in 2-, 3- and 4-year-olds. The study adds ...
Jan 16, 2024
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John Williams knows the risks associated with riding motorcycles, but they don't deter him. Neither do warnings from physician friends, who hope their chiding might prevent him from becoming a statistic.
Jan 8, 2024
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Is acetaminophen safe to use during pregnancy? The debate rages.
Dec 21, 2023
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As more people use cannabis for recreational purposes, attitudes towards the drug have changed. For example, research has shown that dispensaries often recommend cannabis—also referred to as marijuana—to pregnant women ...
May 16, 2023
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The World Health Organization (WHO) currently recommends oral iron taken twice daily as the standard of care in developing nations, but adherence to this treatment is poor.
Apr 24, 2023
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A new Bar-Ilan University study has found that gestational diabetes can be diagnosed as early as the first trimester of pregnancy—months earlier than typically detected.
Mar 22, 2023
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Pregnant persons should dim the lights in their home and turn off or at least dim their screens (computer monitors and smartphones) a few hours before bedtime to reduce the risk of gestational diabetes mellitus, a new Northwestern ...
Mar 10, 2023
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