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Eclampsia an acute and life-threatening complication of pregnancy, is characterized by the appearance of tonic-clonic seizures, usually in a patient who had developed preeclampsia. (Preeclampsia and eclampsia are collectively called Hypertensive disorder of pregnancy and toxemia of pregnancy.)

Transcriptomic analysis of placental tissue aids in understanding the pathogenic mechanisms of SARS-CoV-2 in pregnancy at the cellular level

Researchers explored the pathogenic mechanisms of SARS-CoV-2 in pregnancy using digital spatial profiling of placental tissue.

24 Jan 2023

Study shows that SARS-CoV-2 infection is associated with an increased risk for maternal morbidity and severe complications

Researchers examined vaccine effectiveness and pregnancy outcomes during the SARS-CoV-2 Omicron period.

23 Jan 2023

Does COVID-19 cause adverse pregnancy and neonatal outcomes?

Early in the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, pregnant women were thought to be at unusually high risk from the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) compared to the general population or non-pregnant women. However, later studies failed to agree on the extent and nature of the danger posed by the infection.

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

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

The role of omega-3 and omega-6 metabolites during pregnancy

Omega-3 and -6 fatty acids ingested through the diet are metabolized into bioactive compounds that influence inflammation. In a recent the journal Biomedicines study, scientists reviewed the existing literature and summarized their findings related to the role of omega-3 and omega-6 metabolites during pregnancy.

15 Jan 2023

A need for more research on how lifestyle interventions could help high-risk pregnant populations

The prevalence of chronic hypertension (CH) and type 1 diabetes mellitus (DM) or type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) has increased considerably in the pregnant population over the recent decades. Notably, the percentage of its occurrence has continued to rise due to increasing rates of obesity and advances in maternal age. Obesity is a key risk factor influencing CH or DM/T2DM.

5 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

Adherence to Mediterranean diet associated with lower risk of preeclampsia during pregnancy

In a new study evaluating the Mediterranean diet and adverse pregnancy outcomes, investigators from the Smidt Heart Institute at Cedars-Sinai found that women who conceived while adhering to the anti-inflammatory diet had a significantly lower risk of developing preeclampsia during pregnancy.

22 Dec 2022

Discovery of biomarkers lays the groundwork for predicting preeclampsia

A discovery by Stanford School of Medicine researchers of biomarkers in the blood and urine of women with a dangerous complication of pregnancy could lead to a low-cost test to predict the condition.

9 Dec 2022

New initiative improves the timeliness of treatment for pregnancy-related hypertension

An initiative developed by Cedars-Sinai investigators improves the timeliness of treatment for women with severe pregnancy-related hypertension, one of the leading causes of pregnancy-related death.

29 Nov 2022

How long should you wait to get pregnant again after a miscarriage?

For several years now, the World Health Organization (WHO) has recommended an interval of six or more months following a miscarriage or induced abortion to minimize the chances of complications in the following pregnancy. However, a group of Norwegian researchers studied a cohort of pregnant women to explore the evidence for this guideline and came up with a different outlook.

27 Nov 2022

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Transcriptomic analysis of placental tissue aids in understanding the pathogenic mechanisms of SARS-CoV-2 in pregnancy at the cellular level

Study shows that SARS-CoV-2 infection is associated with an increased risk for maternal morbidity and severe complications

Does COVID-19 cause adverse pregnancy and neonatal outcomes?

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

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

The role of omega-3 and omega-6 metabolites during pregnancy

A need for more research on how lifestyle interventions could help high-risk pregnant populations

Olive oil is beneficial for maternal-fetal health

Could the adoption of a Mediterranean diet improve pregnancy outcomes?

Adherence to Mediterranean diet associated with lower risk of preeclampsia during pregnancy

Discovery of biomarkers lays the groundwork for predicting preeclampsia

New initiative improves the timeliness of treatment for pregnancy-related hypertension

How long should you wait to get pregnant again after a miscarriage?

Does maternal obesity impact fetal brain development?

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