Pregnancy News and Research

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Regulatory sequences in the genomes of mammals help explain how cancer invades normal tissues

Researchers from UConn Heath and Yale University have made new advances connecting the evolution of pregnancy and cancer metastasis.

8 Feb 2022

Impact of SARS-CoV-2 infection in pregnant women on maternal and perinatal outcomes

Researchers conducted a retrospective cohort analysis by reviewing medical records of pregnant women to examine the impact of SARS-CoV-2 maternal infection on maternal and perinatal outcomes.

8 Feb 2022

Discovery shows promise for development of a new non-hormonal contraceptive

A discovery that blocks the normal transition of semen from a thick gel to a liquid shows promise for development of a new form of non-hormonal, over-the-counter contraception.

7 Feb 2022

SARS-CoV-2 infection can elevate the risk of serious complications during pregnancy

Pregnant individuals infected with SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, are about 40% more likely to develop serious complications or die during pregnancy than those who aren’t infected with the virus, according to a nationwide study led by a University of Utah Health obstetrician.

7 Feb 2022

Pregnant women with COVID-19 may be at greater risk for pregnancy complications

Pregnant women with COVID-19 appear to be at greater risk for common pregnancy complications — in addition to health risks from the virus — than pregnant women without COVID-19, suggests a study funded by the National Institutes of Health.

7 Feb 2022

Study shows a small increased risk of congenital abnormalities in infants exposed to opioids in utero

A new study in CMAJ shows a small increased risk of congenital abnormalities in infants exposed to opioid medications in the first trimester of pregnancy.

7 Feb 2022

COVID-19 severity does not differ by trimester, study says

Research shows that pregnant people who contract COVID-19 are at increased risk of severe complications, including hospitalization, ventilation, and death, compared to pregnant people without COVID-19.

4 Feb 2022

Researchers investigate how discontinuing the multiple sclerosis drug affects expectant mothers

MS relapses of clinical relevance are known to occur in up to 80 per cent of patients within four to seven months of stopping natalizumab. It is also a known fact that pregnancy has a mitigating effect on the disease.

4 Feb 2022

Do COVID-19 vaccinations increase the length of the menstrual cycle?

In this interview, we speak to Professor Alison Edelman about her latest research that investigated the effects COVID-19 vaccinations have on the menstrual cycle.

4 Feb 2022

Study shows SARS-CoV-2 infection can change nasopharyngeal microbiota composition in pregnancy

A recent study from Spain showed that the infection with the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) can change the overall structure and diversity of the nasopharyngeal microbiota in pregnant women – which persists even weeks after clinical infection. The paper is currently available on Research Square preprint* server.

3 Feb 2022

ESHRE publishes new guideline on the diagnosis, treatment of endometriosis

A new guideline on the diagnosis, treatment and management of endometriosis has been published today (Wednesday) by the European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology ESHRE).

2 Feb 2022

Effect of the COVID-19 pandemic on deliveries and home based newborn care in India

A researcher has been investigating the impact of the pandemic on neonatal health and pregnant women.

2 Feb 2022

Stomach emptying is slower during labor but faster in women who receive an epidural analgesia

Physician anesthesiologists prefer that laboring women have an empty stomach because of the lower risk for aspiration (inhaling) of food in case general anesthesia for cesarean section becomes necessary.

2 Feb 2022

Children are more exposed to microplastics than adults, says expert

Plastic breaks down into microplastics and even smaller nanoplastics. These plastics can be found almost everywhere around the globe.

1 Feb 2022

Childhood obesity more likely to be influenced by lifestyle factors than mother's BMI

Researchers from the University of Bristol and Imperial College London have found that a high Body Mass Index (BMI) of a mother before and during pregnancy is not a major cause of high BMI in their offspring – indicating that childhood and teen obesity is more likely to be a result of lifestyle factors.

1 Feb 2022

Pregnancy News and Research

Latest Pregnancy News and Research

Regulatory sequences in the genomes of mammals help explain how cancer invades normal tissues

Impact of SARS-CoV-2 infection in pregnant women on maternal and perinatal outcomes

Discovery shows promise for development of a new non-hormonal contraceptive

SARS-CoV-2 infection can elevate the risk of serious complications during pregnancy

Pregnant women with COVID-19 may be at greater risk for pregnancy complications

Study shows a small increased risk of congenital abnormalities in infants exposed to opioids in utero

COVID-19 severity does not differ by trimester, study says

Researchers investigate how discontinuing the multiple sclerosis drug affects expectant mothers

Do COVID-19 vaccinations increase the length of the menstrual cycle?

Study shows SARS-CoV-2 infection can change nasopharyngeal microbiota composition in pregnancy

ESHRE publishes new guideline on the diagnosis, treatment of endometriosis

Effect of the COVID-19 pandemic on deliveries and home based newborn care in India

Stomach emptying is slower during labor but faster in women who receive an epidural analgesia

Children are more exposed to microplastics than adults, says expert

Childhood obesity more likely to be influenced by lifestyle factors than mother's BMI

Stigma around birth defects still plagues people in Africa

CDC releases new materials for healthcare professionals as part of the Hear Her campaign

Zika virus vaccine candidate found to be safe and effective in preclinical animal studies

Placental ACE2 shedding may block SARS-CoV-2 transmission to babies during pregnancy

Study finds high rates of depression and anxiety in expectant mums during COVID-19 pandemic

Small solutions for big problems in drug discovery and delivery

Professor Nancy Ip: Pioneering New Paths in Neurodegenerative Therapy

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Pregnancy News and Research

Latest Pregnancy News and Research

Small solutions for big problems in drug discovery and delivery

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