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CBD exposure during pregnancy can potentially harm a developing fetus

Researchers at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus have found that cannabidiol (CBD), often used to treat anxiety and nausea, can potentially harm a developing fetus.

12 Jul 2023

Unborn baby 'remote controls' mother's metabolism using ‘greedy’ gene inherited from dad

Fetuses use a copy of a gene inherited from their dad to force their mum to release as much nutrients as possible during pregnancy, Cambridge scientists have discovered.

11 Jul 2023

Research reveals detrimental effects of maternal dengue infections on birth outcomes

Detrimental effects of all severities of maternal dengue infections on birth outcomes have been discovered in a new research study from the University of Surrey and the University of Birmingham.

11 Jul 2023

Groups sue to overturn Idaho ‘abortion trafficking’ law targeting teens

Advocates who counsel and aid Idaho teenagers seeking abortion care filed suit Tuesday against Republican Attorney General Raúl Labrador in a bid to overturn the state's abortion travel ban.

11 Jul 2023

Few studies highlight the effects of lifestyle interventions on postpartum blood pressure

Hypertensive disorders of pregnancy such as preeclampsia and gestational hypertension occur in up to 10% of pregnancies and are associated with a three-fold increased risk of chronic hypertension and up to two-fold increased risk of cardiovascular disease when compared with healthy pregnancies.

10 Jul 2023

Novel approach sheds light on the interactions between SARS-CoV-2 viruses and human placenta

Until now, scientific evidence has been inconclusive regarding the ability of SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID, to replicate in the human placenta.

7 Jul 2023

Researchers investigate the association between low fertility and uterine microbiota in dairy cows

Reduced fertility prolongs the interval from calving to conception in dairy cows, resulting in significant economic losses to dairy farms.

7 Jul 2023

Idaho drops panel investigating pregnancy-related deaths as US maternal mortality surges

On July 1, Idaho became the only state without a legal requirement or specialized committee to review maternal deaths related to pregnancy.

7 Jul 2023

New vaccine protects infant monkeys from diarrhea and promotes growth

A vaccine originally developed to prevent bacteria-caused diarrhea has now also been found to help infant nonhuman primates grow faster, according to a new study published in Nature Communications.

6 Jul 2023

THC use during pregnancy could lead to life-long health impacts for offspring

Oregon Health & Science University researchers showed that consuming THC while pregnant could potentially affect development of the fetus and lead to life-long health impacts for offspring.

6 Jul 2023

Black women with history of hypertensive disorders of pregnancy have 66% increased risk of stroke, study finds

U.S. Black women have a disproportionately higher burden of both preeclamptic pregnancy and stroke compared with white women, but virtually all existing evidence on the association between the two medical conditions has come from studies of white women.

6 Jul 2023

How does physical activity impact fertility?

Researchers reviewed existing literature to understand the effect of exercise on fertility.

6 Jul 2023

How health care may be affected by the high court’s affirmative action ruling

Doctors are concerned that a Supreme Court ruling issued June 29 will have far-reaching effects not only on the diversity of doctors and other care providers in training but ultimately also on patient care.

6 Jul 2023

Season and sunshine hours may affect live birth rates after IVF

The time of year when eggs are collected from women's ovaries during fertility treatment makes a difference to live birth rates, according to new research published today (Thursday) in Human Reproduction, one of the world's leading reproductive medicine journals.

5 Jul 2023

Vaping nicotine during pregnancy may be no safer for developing fetus than smoking cigarettes

Researchers at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus have found that vaping nicotine during pregnancy may be no safer for a developing fetus than smoking cigarettes.

5 Jul 2023

Study examines how B cells affect the development of PCOS

Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a common hormone disorder in women. Studies have shown that the change in hormones is accompanied by variations in immunological B cells.

5 Jul 2023

Reproductive impact of changes in the vaginal microbiome of obese women

Study explores the impact of obesity on vaginal microbiota and reproduction.

5 Jul 2023

Study reports on live birth rates before a definitive diagnosis of endometriosis

Endometriosis is linked to a reduction in fertility in the years preceding a definitive surgical diagnosis of the condition, according to new research published today (Wednesday) in Human Reproduction [1], one of the world's leading reproductive medicine journals.

4 Jul 2023

Study sheds light on the wide disparities within maternal mortality rates in the U.S.

A new study by investigators from the Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation at the University of Washington and Mass General Brigham found that maternal mortality rates have worsened from 1999 to 2019, hitting some racial and ethnic groups and states harder than others.

3 Jul 2023

Korean researchers develop hydrogel that could revolutionize treatment for female infertility

The Health Insurance Review & Assessment Service revealed that over the last year, more than 370,000 Koreans sought medical help for infertility or difficulties in conceiving.

3 Jul 2023

Pregnancy News and Research

Latest Pregnancy News and Research

CBD exposure during pregnancy can potentially harm a developing fetus

Unborn baby 'remote controls' mother's metabolism using ‘greedy’ gene inherited from dad

Research reveals detrimental effects of maternal dengue infections on birth outcomes

Groups sue to overturn Idaho ‘abortion trafficking’ law targeting teens

Few studies highlight the effects of lifestyle interventions on postpartum blood pressure

Novel approach sheds light on the interactions between SARS-CoV-2 viruses and human placenta

Researchers investigate the association between low fertility and uterine microbiota in dairy cows

Idaho drops panel investigating pregnancy-related deaths as US maternal mortality surges

New vaccine protects infant monkeys from diarrhea and promotes growth

THC use during pregnancy could lead to life-long health impacts for offspring

Black women with history of hypertensive disorders of pregnancy have 66% increased risk of stroke, study finds

How does physical activity impact fertility?

How health care may be affected by the high court’s affirmative action ruling

Season and sunshine hours may affect live birth rates after IVF

Vaping nicotine during pregnancy may be no safer for developing fetus than smoking cigarettes

Study examines how B cells affect the development of PCOS

Reproductive impact of changes in the vaginal microbiome of obese women

Study reports on live birth rates before a definitive diagnosis of endometriosis

Study sheds light on the wide disparities within maternal mortality rates in the U.S.

Korean researchers develop hydrogel that could revolutionize treatment for female infertility

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