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Epigenetic alternations associated with common genital malformation in male babies

An alarming increase in the occurrence of the most common genital malformation in male babies, hypospadias, is likely due to environmental factors, such as toxicant exposure, which alter epigenetic programming in a forming penis.

18 Jan 2023

What is the impact of maternal hypertension and mental disorders on neonatal outcomes?

Researchers explored the impact of maternal hypertension and mental disorders on harmful neonatal outcomes.

18 Jan 2023

After a brief pandemic reprieve, rural workers return to life without paid leave

When Ruby B. Sutton found out she was pregnant in late 2021, it was hard to envision how her full-time job would fit with having a newborn at home.

18 Jan 2023

An in-depth meta-analysis highlights COVID-19's pregnancy dangers

Researchers assess the risk of maternal, fetal, and neonatal morbidity and mortality in women diagnosed with COVID-19 during pregnancy.

17 Jan 2023

COVID-19 is a threat during pregnancy, study suggests

Pregnant women who are infected with the virus that causes COVID-19 face a 7 times increased risk of dying and a significantly elevated risk of being admitted to an intensive care unit or suffering from pneumonia, according to research published today in BMJ Global Health.

17 Jan 2023

Combination therapy could be a safe choice for oral opioid maintenance treatment during pregnancy

Current guidelines recommend that pregnant women with opioid use disorder be prescribed either methadone or buprenorphine, but these drugs too have significant potential for abuse.

11 Jan 2023

The attitudes of women with a new diagnosis of gestational diabetes to the required lifestyle changes

A recent study evaluated the attitudes of women newly diagnosed with GDM towards the required lifestyle changes, particularly regarding diet and exercise.

9 Jan 2023

'Family Expectations' program benefits expectant parents

The birth of a child is a major life transition, and it can be a stressful time for new parents. Family and relationship education programs are available to help individuals and couples deal with these challenges. But do such programs work as intended?

6 Jan 2023

Olive oil is beneficial for maternal-fetal health

There have been numerous studies showing how olive oil affects pregnancy. In a recent study published in the journal Nutrition Research, evidence was gathered for its effects on fetomaternal outcomes. The results are interesting, suggesting a protective effect on these outcomes.

3 Jan 2023

Could the adoption of a Mediterranean diet improve pregnancy outcomes?

Researchers explored the correlation between a Mediterranean diet pattern and adverse pregnancy outcomes (APOs).

29 Dec 2022

Checkerboard-like arrangement of inner ear cells vital for hearing, research reveals

A Japanese research group has become the first to reveal that the checkerboard-like arrangement of cells in the inner ear's organ of Corti is vital for hearing.

27 Dec 2022

Spontaneous, random baby movements aid the development of sensorimotor system

Spontaneous, random baby movements aid the development of their sensorimotor system, according to new research led by the University of Tokyo.

27 Dec 2022

Migrant and nonmigrant women report gaps in overall quality of maternal and newborn care

A recent study examines how obstetric healthcare services differed between women considered to be natives of Europe as compared to migrants.

21 Dec 2022

Study examines Medicaid funding cessation for neonatal circumcision

Although it is both a religious rite and cultural practice, male circumcision is primarily done in the United States as a means of preventative health care.

15 Dec 2022

Antibody responses engendered by maternal SARS-CoV-2 vaccination following initial and booster doses in maternal circulation and breastmilk

Researchers investigated passive immunization of the fetus and neonates by evaluating the antibody responses elicited by primary and booster doses of maternal SARS-CoV-2 vaccination.

2 Dec 2022

Zika-exposed children may show differences in cognitive development, mood and mobility

Children who are exposed to the Zika virus while in the womb, but who are not subsequently diagnosed with Zika-related birth defects and congenital Zika syndrome (CZS), may still display differences in some aspects of cognitive development, mood and mobility compared to unexposed children, reports a study published in Pediatric Research.

30 Nov 2022

Effects of early postnatal exposure to antibiotics on incidence of early-onset sepsis

Researchers investigated the effects of early postnatal antibiotic exposure among infants in the participating networks of high-income countries.

30 Nov 2022

Can acupuncture alleviate lower back and pelvic pain in pregnant women?

Scientists have recently reviewed available evidence on the effectiveness and safety of acupuncture in treating lower back and/or pelvic pain during pregnancy.

25 Nov 2022

New consortium aims to address the impacts of heat exposure on maternal, newborn and child health

A new consortium involving the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine (LSHTM) has launched to address key knowledge gaps around the quantification and monitoring of the direct and indirect impacts of heat exposure on maternal, newborn and child health.

21 Nov 2022

MIT researchers develop new technique for genome-wide studies of the liver

The liver’s ability to regenerate itself is legendary. Even if more than 70 percent of the organ is removed, the remaining tissue can regrow an entire new liver.

21 Nov 2022

Newborn News and Research

Epigenetic alternations associated with common genital malformation in male babies

What is the impact of maternal hypertension and mental disorders on neonatal outcomes?

After a brief pandemic reprieve, rural workers return to life without paid leave

An in-depth meta-analysis highlights COVID-19's pregnancy dangers

COVID-19 is a threat during pregnancy, study suggests

Combination therapy could be a safe choice for oral opioid maintenance treatment during pregnancy

The attitudes of women with a new diagnosis of gestational diabetes to the required lifestyle changes

'Family Expectations' program benefits expectant parents

Olive oil is beneficial for maternal-fetal health

Could the adoption of a Mediterranean diet improve pregnancy outcomes?

Checkerboard-like arrangement of inner ear cells vital for hearing, research reveals

Spontaneous, random baby movements aid the development of sensorimotor system

Migrant and nonmigrant women report gaps in overall quality of maternal and newborn care

Study examines Medicaid funding cessation for neonatal circumcision

Antibody responses engendered by maternal SARS-CoV-2 vaccination following initial and booster doses in maternal circulation and breastmilk

Zika-exposed children may show differences in cognitive development, mood and mobility

Effects of early postnatal exposure to antibiotics on incidence of early-onset sepsis

Can acupuncture alleviate lower back and pelvic pain in pregnant women?

New consortium aims to address the impacts of heat exposure on maternal, newborn and child health

MIT researchers develop new technique for genome-wide studies of the liver

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