Pregnancy

Early Signs of Pregnancy

Pregnancy is a life event (divided into three trimesters of 13 weeks each) that entails substantial physiological and psychological adjustments for the mother. Within each trimester, numerous adaptations occur with the end-goal of facilitating the growth of the fetus.

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In Texas, Medicaid coverage ends soon after childbirth. Will lawmakers allow more time?

In Texas, Medicaid coverage ends soon after childbirth. Will lawmakers allow more time?

Preterm birth linked to elevated risk of asthma or COPD in adulthood

Preterm birth linked to elevated risk of asthma or COPD in adulthood

Study predicts the country-specific impact of maternal vaccination against respiratory syncytial virus

Study predicts the country-specific impact of maternal vaccination against respiratory syncytial virus

Children exposed to pet cats or dogs during infancy may have fewer food allergies

Children exposed to pet cats or dogs during infancy may have fewer food allergies

Children with in utero exposure to maternal COVID-19 infection more likely to develop obesity

Children with in utero exposure to maternal COVID-19 infection more likely to develop obesity

The emergence of lateral flow assays in diagnostics

The emergence of lateral flow assays in diagnostics

Maternal weight gain in pregnancy linked to children's risk of neurodevelopmental disorders

Maternal weight gain in pregnancy linked to children's risk of neurodevelopmental disorders

UT Southwestern awarded $18 million PCORI funding to investigate ways to improve postpartum health

UT Southwestern awarded $18 million PCORI funding to investigate ways to improve postpartum health

Collaboration between family doctors and periodontists essential for effective management of systemic health conditions

Collaboration between family doctors and periodontists essential for effective management of systemic health conditions

COVID-19 infant hospitalizations reduced by a 3rd maternal vaccine dose during pregnancy

COVID-19 infant hospitalizations reduced by a 3rd maternal vaccine dose during pregnancy

Delay in early development of the embryo associated with likelihood of miscarriage

Delay in early development of the embryo associated with likelihood of miscarriage

Researchers isolate an IgM exhibiting ultrapotent neutralization from a Zika virus-infected pregnant woman

Researchers isolate an IgM exhibiting ultrapotent neutralization from a Zika virus-infected pregnant woman

U.S. maternal mortality rates rose during COVID-19 pandemic

U.S. maternal mortality rates rose during COVID-19 pandemic

The effects of COVID-19 on stress, depression, and anxiety in pregnant and postpartum women

The effects of COVID-19 on stress, depression, and anxiety in pregnant and postpartum women

Dampened mucosal response against SARS-CoV-2 in pregnant individuals

Dampened mucosal response against SARS-CoV-2 in pregnant individuals

Complications, pathophysiology, and treatment of type 2 diabetes differ by sex

Complications, pathophysiology, and treatment of type 2 diabetes differ by sex

What is the effect of maternal obesity on the brain development of offspring?

What is the effect of maternal obesity on the brain development of offspring?

Elimination of midwife care mostly affects lower-income, marginalized populations

Elimination of midwife care mostly affects lower-income, marginalized populations

Pregnant women diagnosed with cancer get limited emotional support due to insufficient research

Pregnant women diagnosed with cancer get limited emotional support due to insufficient research