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ACMG publishes updated recommendations for CFTR carrier screening

The American College of Medical Genetics and Genomics (ACMG) has released updated recommendations for CFTR carrier screening –Updated recommendations for CFTR carrier screening: A position statement of the American College of Medical Genetics and Genomics.

13 Jun 2023

Vitamin D deficiency during pregnancy linked to an increased risk of Type 2 diabetes in offspring

Researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis have identified a process in immune cells that links vitamin D deficiency during pregnancy to an increased risk of Type 2 diabetes in offspring.

13 Jun 2023

First-of-its-kind prognostic blood test can better predict preeclampsia risk

For decades, doctors have typically relied on measuring blood pressure and proteins in urine to determine whether a woman will develop preeclampsia, a serious hypertensive disorder that affects roughly 2% to 8% of pregnant women worldwide.

12 Jun 2023

Study shows how neighborhood characteristics may affect birthweight outcomes

Higher neighborhood density of unhealthy retail food establishments was associated with a higher risk of delivering a baby that was large-for-gestational age, according to a new study at Columbia Mailman School of Public Health, while neighborhoods with a high density of healthy food retail establishments was linked with a lower risk of giving birth to a baby that was small-for-gestational age.

12 Jun 2023

New innovation call seeks to inspire fresh ideas to promote child and maternal health

InnoScot Health is aiming to help NHS Scotland improve women’s health with a fresh innovation call targeted at pregnancy and perinatal treatment and care.

10 Jun 2023

The BABY1000 study: chasing lifetime risk factors in prenatal and early postnatal life

Preconceptional parental health, pregnancy health, and early infant environment and health.

9 Jun 2023

Study reveals factors impacting pertussis antibody half-lives in infants, sheds light on preterm infants' resilience

Researchers compared two methods of half-life estimation to evaluate the half-life of maternal antibodies.

9 Jun 2023

UMass Amherst public health researcher updates and validates the 'Pregnancy Physical Activity Questionnaire'

A University of Massachusetts Amherst public health researcher has updated and validated the widely used Pregnancy Physical Activity Questionnaire (PPAQ) to improve the measurement performance of this self-report physical activity method.

8 Jun 2023

Exposure to PFAS during pregnancy linked to increased risk of obesity in children

The risks of exposure to "forever chemicals" start even before birth, a new study confirms, potentially setting up children for future health issues.

7 Jun 2023

Study focuses on contraceptive and pregnancy counseling for women with congenital heart defects

A new study shows that among women with congenital heart defects (CHD), reproductive counseling, concerns, and experiences differ by disability status.

7 Jun 2023

Prenatal COVID boosts protective power of breast milk

The impact of SARS-CoV-2 infection during pregnancy on postpartum human milk-derived extracellular vesicles.

6 Jun 2023

Study into whether kūmara boosts babies' microbiome offers hope for sleep-deprived parents

There's fresh hope for sleep-deprived parents, with a study into whether kūmara boosts babies' microbiome, potentially helping them sleep soundly and ward off viruses.

6 Jun 2023

$Study finds fewer fractures in pre-term and low birthweight infants than normal newborns$

Study finds fewer fractures in pre-term and low birthweight infants than normal newborns

Pre-term and low birthweight infants have fewer fractures in childhood than full-term and normal-weight newborns, according to a new a study from the University of Eastern Finland and Kuopio University Hospital.

6 Jun 2023

Does COVID-19 vaccination affect the menstrual cycle?

The association of COVID-19 vaccination with menstrual cycle abnormalities.

6 Jun 2023

Differences in olfactory abilities in men and women

Researchers compared the responses of men and women to various olfactory stimulations.

6 Jun 2023

Vaginal microbial diversity and pregnancy outcomes

Researchers examined the diversity, community-type prevalence, and role of the vaginal microbiota in various pregnancy outcomes.

6 Jun 2023

Experts investigate the potential impacts of a midwifery education app

An international research team from Tanzania and Japan created a smartphone app and conducted a pilot study of how the app might be used to improve midwives' knowledge and skills in Tanzania. Their study focused on the app's potential effects on the learning outcomes of midwives and birth preparedness of pregnant women in Tanzania.

6 Jun 2023

Developmental exposure to PCBs blocks hearing recovery from acoustic trauma

Music, mice, and microscopic imaging combine to provide new insight into the effects of environmental chemicals on hearing loss.

5 Jun 2023

The clinical and virological characteristics of severe neonatal echovirus 11 infections

Researchers described severe and fatal infections in neonates caused by a new echovirus 11 (E-11) variant in France.

5 Jun 2023

Mediterranean diet in pregnancy: A recipe for reduced stress and improved sleep

A Mediterranean diet intervention during pregnancy reduces maternal stress and anxiety levels, improves sleep quality, and increases the cortisone/cortisol ratio. These findings highlight the positive impact of dietary changes on maternal well-being during gestation.

4 Jun 2023

Pregnancy News and Research

Latest Pregnancy News and Research

ACMG publishes updated recommendations for CFTR carrier screening

Vitamin D deficiency during pregnancy linked to an increased risk of Type 2 diabetes in offspring

First-of-its-kind prognostic blood test can better predict preeclampsia risk

Study shows how neighborhood characteristics may affect birthweight outcomes

New innovation call seeks to inspire fresh ideas to promote child and maternal health

The BABY1000 study: chasing lifetime risk factors in prenatal and early postnatal life

Study reveals factors impacting pertussis antibody half-lives in infants, sheds light on preterm infants' resilience

UMass Amherst public health researcher updates and validates the 'Pregnancy Physical Activity Questionnaire'

Exposure to PFAS during pregnancy linked to increased risk of obesity in children

Study focuses on contraceptive and pregnancy counseling for women with congenital heart defects

Prenatal COVID boosts protective power of breast milk

Study into whether kūmara boosts babies' microbiome offers hope for sleep-deprived parents

Study finds fewer fractures in pre-term and low birthweight infants than normal newborns

Does COVID-19 vaccination affect the menstrual cycle?

Differences in olfactory abilities in men and women

Vaginal microbial diversity and pregnancy outcomes

Experts investigate the potential impacts of a midwifery education app

Developmental exposure to PCBs blocks hearing recovery from acoustic trauma

The clinical and virological characteristics of severe neonatal echovirus 11 infections

Mediterranean diet in pregnancy: A recipe for reduced stress and improved sleep

Small solutions for big problems in drug discovery and delivery

Professor Nancy Ip: Pioneering New Paths in Neurodegenerative Therapy

Utilizing process Raman in optimizing cultivated meat production

Pregnancy News and Research

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Small solutions for big problems in drug discovery and delivery

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