Birth Weight News and Research

RSS

Spanish flu pandemic linked to increase in low birth weight and stillbirth

In the wake of the 1918/1919 "Spanish flu" influenza pandemic, the probability of low birth weight and stillbirth increased among women in Switzerland, according to a new study published this week in the open-access journal PLOS ONE Kaspar Staub of the University of Zurich, Switzerland, and colleagues.

16 Aug 2023

What gestational age at delivery is associated with the best perinatal outcomes in term singleton pregnancies conceived with infertility treatment?

Researchers investigated the age of gestation associated with optimal perinatal outcomes among in-term single-infant pregnancies conceived using infertility therapies.

16 Aug 2023

Effects of COVID-19 quarantine on outcomes in individuals with intrahepatic cholestasis of pregnancy

The effects of COVID-19 quarantine on outcomes in individuals with intrahepatic cholestasis of pregnancy.

9 Aug 2023

Pioneering study links testicular cancer among military personnel to ‘forever chemicals’

Gary Flook served in the Air Force for 37 years, as a firefighter at the now-closed Chanute Air Force Base in Illinois and the former Grissom Air Force Base in Indiana, where he regularly trained with aqueous film forming foam, or AFFF — a frothy white fire retardant that is highly effective but now known to be toxic.

9 Aug 2023

Identification of plasma proteins associated with ovarian cancer risk

Researchers performed proteomic Mendelian randomization as well as co-localization analyses to identify drug targets for ovarian cancer.

8 Aug 2023

The impact of COVID-19 vaccination and boosters on maternal SARS-CoV-2 infections and birth outcomes

During the COVID-19 pandemic, pregnancy was recognized to be a high-risk condition for adverse outcomes following infection SARS-CoV-2.

4 Aug 2023

Childhood trauma may increase risk of complications during pregnancy

A study led by University of Queensland researchers has found women who have experienced maltreatment, domestic violence or household substance abuse as children have a higher risk of complications during pregnancy.

3 Aug 2023

Survey highlights substantial gaps in knowledge about maternal health

Most people know it isn't safe to smoke or drink alcohol while pregnant, and most know that how well a pregnant person takes care of their health affects the health of their baby.

1 Aug 2023

Study investigates the serious health issues faced by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people

A landmark research project will place health workers in Indigenous communities across Queensland to study the long-term wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families.

1 Aug 2023

The effect of dietary supplements on antibody levels in pregnant women vaccinated with inactivated SARS-CoV-2 vaccine

Researchers discuss the effects of supplements on antibody levels following immunization against SARS-CoV-2 with inactivated vaccines.

21 Jul 2023

Did multimodal in-office/telemedicine prenatal care implemented during the pandemic perform similarly to in-office prenatal care?

Researchers compared the performance of a multimodal prenatal health care model combining in-office and telemedicine visits to an in-office-only model between the pre-pandemic and pandemic period.

20 Jul 2023

Could Machine Learning models serve to predict depression in early pregnancy in racial/ethnic minority women?

Researchers built and assessed machine learning models to predict depression in pregnant women using electronic medical record data.

20 Jul 2023

Research reveals detrimental effects of maternal dengue infections on birth outcomes

Detrimental effects of all severities of maternal dengue infections on birth outcomes have been discovered in a new research study from the University of Surrey and the University of Birmingham.

11 Jul 2023

Non-invasive technique can help identify infants at high risk for retinopathy of prematurity

Research from Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago promises to spare many premature infants from undergoing invasive eye exams to detect retinopathy of prematurity (ROP), the most common cause of preventable lifelong blindness in children in the U.S.

29 Jun 2023

Infant mortality, low birth weight and preterm births: A look at time trends and racial inequities

Are policies mandating warning signs regarding the harms of cannabis use during pregnancy associated with beliefs and behaviors?

Researchers investigated the correlation between cannabis warning signs and cannabis-related use, beliefs, and stigma.

16 Jun 2023

Birth Weight News and Research

Spanish flu pandemic linked to increase in low birth weight and stillbirth

What gestational age at delivery is associated with the best perinatal outcomes in term singleton pregnancies conceived with infertility treatment?

Effects of COVID-19 quarantine on outcomes in individuals with intrahepatic cholestasis of pregnancy

Pioneering study links testicular cancer among military personnel to ‘forever chemicals’

Identification of plasma proteins associated with ovarian cancer risk

The impact of COVID-19 vaccination and boosters on maternal SARS-CoV-2 infections and birth outcomes

Childhood trauma may increase risk of complications during pregnancy

Survey highlights substantial gaps in knowledge about maternal health

Study investigates the serious health issues faced by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people

The effect of dietary supplements on antibody levels in pregnant women vaccinated with inactivated SARS-CoV-2 vaccine

Did multimodal in-office/telemedicine prenatal care implemented during the pandemic perform similarly to in-office prenatal care?

Could Machine Learning models serve to predict depression in early pregnancy in racial/ethnic minority women?

Research reveals detrimental effects of maternal dengue infections on birth outcomes

Non-invasive technique can help identify infants at high risk for retinopathy of prematurity

Infant mortality, low birth weight and preterm births: A look at time trends and racial inequities

Prenatal household air pollution linked to reduced birth weight and increased infant pneumonia risk

Is vaginal microbiota transfer intervention for infants delivered by C-section beneficial to their neurodevelopment?

Herbal extracts for mental health: Are they safe for pregnant women?

Is maternal obsessive-compulsive disorder associated with adverse pregnancy, delivery, and neonatal outcomes?

Are policies mandating warning signs regarding the harms of cannabis use during pregnancy associated with beliefs and behaviors?

Sensing a Healthier Future

Achieving and maintaining ISO/IEC 27001 and BS 10012 certifications

Expanding research and clinical options for children with cancer

Latest News