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Prenatal air pollution exposure linked to adolescent mental health problems

A baby's exposure to air pollution while in the womb is associated with the development of certain mental health problems once the infant reaches adolescence, new research has found.

28 May 2024

People with disabilities more likely to experience pregnancy complications, report shows

People with disabilities account for 13% of all pregnancies in Ontario, but a new report shows that this population was more likely to experience pregnancy complications such as emergency department visits, hospitalizations, and preterm birth.

28 May 2024

Study links diverse Gardnerella species in pregnant women to higher preterm birth risk

Researchers investigated the diversity of Gardnerella species in the vaginal microbiomes of pregnant women, finding an association between higher Gardnerella richness and increased risk of preterm delivery.

26 May 2024

Study links PM2.5 air pollution exposure during pregnancy to low birth weight

A recent study reveals a significant link between PM2.5 air pollution exposure during pregnancy and low birth weight.

26 May 2024

Dana-Farber research reveals encouraging pregnancy outcomes for breast cancer survivors

New research by Dana-Farber Cancer Institute investigators has encouraging news for young women who have survived breast cancer and want to have children.

23 May 2024

Prenatal bilingual exposure boosts babies' speech sensitivity, study finds

Researchers found that prenatal exposure to maternal language influences neonatal neural encoding of speech sounds, with bilingual exposure enhancing sensitivity to a broader range of frequencies. This suggests early linguistic environments shape auditory processing capabilities from birth.

23 May 2024

Prenatal exposure to endocrine disruptors linked to poorer metabolic health in childhood

The term 'metabolic syndrome' (MetS) encompasses a group of factors, such as abdominal obesity, hypertension and insulin resistance, that together increase the risk of cardiovascular disease and type 2 diabetes.

23 May 2024

KFF Health News' 'What the Health?': Anti-abortion hard-liners speak up

With abortion shaping up as a key issue for the November elections, the movement that united to overturn Roe v. Wade is divided over going further, faster — including by punishing those who have abortions and banning contraception or IVF.

23 May 2024

Maternal cannabis use disorder linked to higher autism risk in children, study finds

A study in Psychiatry Research reveals that maternal cannabis use disorder significantly increases the risk of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) in offspring. The risk is 3.5 times higher for children exposed to cannabis during the prenatal period.

23 May 2024

Clomiphene and dexamethasone boost fertility in PCOS patients

Combined clomiphene and dexamethasone treatment improves pregnancy and ovulation rates in PCOS patients, with minimal adverse effects. Further research is needed to optimize dosage and duration.

22 May 2024

Does prenatal DHA supplementation increase infant fat mass?

Prenatal DHA supplementation increases infant total and central fat mass at 24 months, independent of gestational weight gain and offspring sex. Further research is needed to determine long-term effects.

22 May 2024

Sharp uptick in youth using wegovy and ozempic, study reports

Public interest in weight loss drugs like Wegovy and Ozempic is surging, but national data on dispensing patterns in the United States are surprisingly scarce.

22 May 2024

Neural encoding study reveals how maternal language influences fetal speech perception

It's well established that babies in the womb hear and learn about speech, at least in the third trimester. For example, newborns have been shown to already prefer the voice of their mother, recognize a story that had been repeatedly told to them while in the womb, and tell apart their mother's native language.

22 May 2024

Pregnancy News and Research

Latest Pregnancy News and Research

Prenatal air pollution exposure linked to adolescent mental health problems

People with disabilities more likely to experience pregnancy complications, report shows

Study links diverse Gardnerella species in pregnant women to higher preterm birth risk

Study links PM2.5 air pollution exposure during pregnancy to low birth weight

Dana-Farber research reveals encouraging pregnancy outcomes for breast cancer survivors

Prenatal bilingual exposure boosts babies' speech sensitivity, study finds

Prenatal exposure to endocrine disruptors linked to poorer metabolic health in childhood

KFF Health News' 'What the Health?': Anti-abortion hard-liners speak up

Maternal cannabis use disorder linked to higher autism risk in children, study finds

Clomiphene and dexamethasone boost fertility in PCOS patients

Does prenatal DHA supplementation increase infant fat mass?

Sharp uptick in youth using wegovy and ozempic, study reports

Neural encoding study reveals how maternal language influences fetal speech perception

Groundbreaking study advances human in vitro gametogenesis for infertility treatment

Multiple Gardnerella species coexist in vaginal microbiome, study reveals

Higher fluoride levels in pregnant women tied to children's neurobehavioral problems

Study reveals alarming rates of postpartum depression among mothers in six countries

Study reveals lung vascular differences in growth-restricted fetuses

USC researcher receives $3.1M to study early brain development in babies born to diabetic mothers

AHA releases guidelines to enhance postpartum care and address cardiovascular risks

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