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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The influence of vitamin supplementation on longitudinal patterns of maternal vitamin status from preconception to post-delivery

The influence of vitamin supplementation on longitudinal patterns of maternal vitamin status from preconception to post-delivery

COVID-19 significantly raises risk of severe complications in pregnant women

COVID-19 significantly raises risk of severe complications in pregnant women

Study links air pollution to increased risks of preterm birth and low birth weight

Study links air pollution to increased risks of preterm birth and low birth weight

Being Black and pregnant in the deep South can be a dangerous combination

Being Black and pregnant in the deep South can be a dangerous combination

Maternal experiences of discrimination may alter the strength of infants' brain circuits

Maternal experiences of discrimination may alter the strength of infants' brain circuits

Study uncovers bi-directional relationship between C-sections and conception

Study uncovers bi-directional relationship between C-sections and conception

Maternal inflammation risk factors linked to dysregulation in children

Maternal inflammation risk factors linked to dysregulation in children

New early phase study evaluates “on-demand” HIV prevention method for women

New early phase study evaluates “on-demand” HIV prevention method for women

Study finds link between epimutations in BRCA1 gene and triple-negative breast cancer risk

Study finds link between epimutations in BRCA1 gene and triple-negative breast cancer risk

Calcium channel blockers: A new hope for pregnant women with vasospastic angina

Calcium channel blockers: A new hope for pregnant women with vasospastic angina

Study reveals subclinical cardiac changes in Hispanic women with history of hypertensive pregnancy disorders

Study reveals subclinical cardiac changes in Hispanic women with history of hypertensive pregnancy disorders

Study: 90% of pregnant women lack key vitamins necessary for healthy pregnancies and infant wellbeing

Study: 90% of pregnant women lack key vitamins necessary for healthy pregnancies and infant wellbeing

Placental microparticles and their potential to predict and prevent neurodevelopmental disorders

Placental microparticles and their potential to predict and prevent neurodevelopmental disorders

UC San Diego Health recognized as top maternity hospital

UC San Diego Health recognized as top maternity hospital

The association between hypertensive disorders of pregnancy and subsequent risk of dementia

The association between hypertensive disorders of pregnancy and subsequent risk of dementia

Postpartum phagocytosis of pancreatic β-cells by macrophages regulates blood glucose levels

Postpartum phagocytosis of pancreatic β-cells by macrophages regulates blood glucose levels

Unlocking the secrets of diet and child health with ECHO

Unlocking the secrets of diet and child health with ECHO

Shining a light on thalassemia: Global report unveils knowledge gaps and opportunities

Shining a light on thalassemia: Global report unveils knowledge gaps and opportunities

Study links placental Group B Streptococcus to higher neonatal unit admissions in newborns

Study links placental Group B Streptococcus to higher neonatal unit admissions in newborns

Hispanic/Latina women with history of hypertensive disorders of pregnancy more likely to have heart abnormalities

Hispanic/Latina women with history of hypertensive disorders of pregnancy more likely to have heart abnormalities