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Higher prepregnancy BMI may be associated with shorter duration of breastfeeding

Study claims women with higher body mass index (BMI) breastfeed their infants for shorter durations.

19 May 2023

Short science-backed messages could be an effective way to discourage cannabis use during pregnancy

Short science-backed messages about the health risks of using cannabis while pregnant could be an effective way to discourage the dangerous trend.

16 May 2023

Pregnancy and oral health: Unveiling the risks and awareness for mothers-to-be

Study examines the impact of pregnancy on oral health, including increased risks of gum disease and tooth decay. It also investigates women's self-assessment of oral health, health literacy, and awareness of the oral health-pregnancy connection.

15 May 2023

Pandemic's hidden impact: Distressed mothers experience altered placental development, raising concerns for offspring

COVID-19 has led to increased prenatal maternal distress (PMD), potentially impacting placental development. Using advanced MRI, researchers examined placental structure in 63 pregnant women during the pandemic and 165 pre-pandemic controls.

15 May 2023

COVID-19 pandemic exacerbated childbirth fear among pregnant people

The COVID-19 pandemic exacerbated fear of childbirth among pregnant people in the U.S., according to a new Dartmouth study.

13 May 2023

Study reveals critical factors behind neonatal mortality

Researchers compare neonatal mortality rates among different types of neonates to identify those at the greatest risk of mortality.

11 May 2023

Experts call for scrutiny of new Pfizer vaccine given during pregnancy to prevent RSV infection in infants

Experts have called for further scrutiny of a new Pfizer vaccine given during pregnancy to prevent respiratory infection in infants, after trials of a similar GSK vaccine were stopped after a rise in preterm birth and infant deaths.

11 May 2023

Elevated stress during COVID-19 pandemic changes the placenta in pregnant mothers

Elevated maternal stress during the COVID-19 pandemic changed the structure, texture and other qualities of the placenta in pregnant mothers – a critical connection between mothers and their unborn babies – according to new research from the Developing Brain Institute at Children's National Hospital.

10 May 2023

Over half of neonatal deaths worldwide are attributed to preterm and small for gestational age births: a call for change

Researchers estimated prevalence in 2020 for three mutually exclusive types of small vulnerable newborns.

10 May 2023

NUTRISHIELD study: Unraveling the impact of mother's milk on infant growth and health

The NUTRISHIELD study aims to compare the weight gain of preterm and term infants who exclusively receive either own mother's milk or pasteurized donor human milk. The study also evaluates the influence of diet, lifestyle habits, psychological stress, and pasteurization on milk composition and how it affects infant growth, health, and development.

9 May 2023

Malnutrition looms over Japan's 'Cinderella weight' women: Study warns of health risks

Study aimed to determine the nutritional status of young women at "Cinderella weight" in Japan. The results showed that underweight women had lower handgrip strength, cholesterol levels, and lymphocyte count and were prone to malnutrition due to low dietary diversity and deficiencies in various vitamins and minerals.

9 May 2023

The impact of living in a ‘food desert’ on metabolic health during pregnancy

Research paper investigates the relationship between socioeconomic status (SES), food desert severity, and metabolic health during pregnancy. The study found that lower SES predicted higher food desert severity, which in turn predicted higher percent adiposity during the second trimester of pregnancy.

7 May 2023

Clinical review finds adverse effects of perinatal cannabis use on pregnancy and breastfeeding

Study reviews the available literature on perinatal cannabis use and its effects on pregnancy and breastfeeding. It also discusses the need for further research and guidelines for clinicians when discussing cannabis use with pregnant patients.

30 Apr 2023

Japanese study finds Cesarean births increase childhood obesity risk

Research investigates the impact of Caesarean section birth on obesity at 3 years of age in Japanese children. The study found that Caesarean birth modestly increases the risk of obesity at 3 years of age in Japanese children.

25 Apr 2023

Gestational obesity plus zika virus infection can compromise placenta’s immune response

Researchers at the University of São Paulo (USP) in Brazil have shown for the first time that gestational obesity associated with infection by zika virus influences the placenta's antiviral response, weakening the organ's capacity to attack the pathogen and protect the fetus.

20 Apr 2023

Birth Weight News and Research

Higher prepregnancy BMI may be associated with shorter duration of breastfeeding

Short science-backed messages could be an effective way to discourage cannabis use during pregnancy

Pregnancy and oral health: Unveiling the risks and awareness for mothers-to-be

Pandemic's hidden impact: Distressed mothers experience altered placental development, raising concerns for offspring

COVID-19 pandemic exacerbated childbirth fear among pregnant people

Study reveals critical factors behind neonatal mortality

Experts call for scrutiny of new Pfizer vaccine given during pregnancy to prevent RSV infection in infants

Elevated stress during COVID-19 pandemic changes the placenta in pregnant mothers

Over half of neonatal deaths worldwide are attributed to preterm and small for gestational age births: a call for change

NUTRISHIELD study: Unraveling the impact of mother's milk on infant growth and health

Malnutrition looms over Japan's 'Cinderella weight' women: Study warns of health risks

The impact of living in a ‘food desert’ on metabolic health during pregnancy

Clinical review finds adverse effects of perinatal cannabis use on pregnancy and breastfeeding

Japanese study finds Cesarean births increase childhood obesity risk

Gestational obesity plus zika virus infection can compromise placenta’s immune response

Food taboos can lead to nutrient deficiencies, malnutrition for mothers and unborn children

The effect of moderate intensity exercise in pregnant women with cardiovascular disease

The impact of SARS-CoV-2 infection in pregnancy on infant growth

Is there an association between maternal diet and birth weight for gestational age?

Study explores the link between childbirth experiences and early infant temperament

Achieving and maintaining ISO 27001 and BS 10012 certifications

Expanding research and clinical options for children with cancer

Examining how pain could play a direct protective role in the gut

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