Debunking the “Weekend Effect” – New Insights on Birth Timings and Baby Mortality
A recent study provides a comprehensive examination of the factors influencing the timing of births, indicating that for the vast majority of deliveries, being born…
A recent study provides a comprehensive examination of the factors influencing the timing of births, indicating that for the vast majority of deliveries, being born…
Human skin cells reprogrammed into placental stem cells shows how COVID infects placenta — and how it can be stopped. In a landmark study published…
A study, involving the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine (LSHTM) researchers, has shown that tranexamic acid (TXA), a drug aimed at tackling serious…
A federally funded study led by researchers at Brown University showed links between prenatal exposure to PFAS substances and slightly higher BMI in children. The…
A trial of a set of interventions to manage postpartum hemorrhage, published in the New England Journal of Medicine, found a 60% reduction in heavy…
The Policy Center for Maternal Mental Health, working in partnership with George Washington University, is releasing the inaugural assessment of state initiatives to tackle maternal…
A study indicates that individuals who deliver large-for-gestational age (LGA) babies, even without having gestational diabetes, are more likely to develop prediabetes or Type 2…
A new study that utilizes extensive and racially inclusive data has revealed that complications arising from pregnancy and childbirth can have fatal consequences for as…
In the crowded streets of Korogwe, Tanzania, an expectant mother is navigating the throngs of people, waving her hand in an attempt to shoo away…
A recent review of research suggests that a preconception and early-pregnancy diet rich in fruits, vegetables, seafood, dairy, eggs, and grains may be linked to…
A University of Bonn study found that if birth is perceived as a natural process, it is less likely to experience complications. According to a…
Exposure to light for a longer duration just before bedtime increases the likelihood of developing gestational diabetes in pregnant women. According to a new study…
Researchers have discovered a gene, Arrdc5, which could pave the way for a reversible, non-hormonal male contraceptive. The gene affects sperm count, movement, and shape,…
The Houston Methodist team employed a bacterial protein which effectively reduced cholesterol levels by more than 40% within a span of three hours. Researchers at…
Researchers have identified a potential cellular source for the impairments related to gestational iron deficiency. The development of the human brain starts well before its…
Individuals with mothers who were overweight during pregnancy and nursing may face a higher risk of adult obesity, as early overnutrition can reprogram their developing…
Tool has the potential to assist with preterm birth, labor management and clinical decision-making. Researchers funded by the National Institutes of Health have developed a…
According to a study conducted at Rutgers, nanoscale plastic particles, similar to those commonly found in food and water, can transfer from pregnant rats to…