Pre-eclampsia, a Different Cause of High Blood Pressure in Pregnancy
Maternal Health

Pre-eclampsia, a Different Cause of High Blood Pressure in Pregnancy

Preeclampsia is a complication of pregnancy in which high blood pressure occurs along with organ dam...
Can Smoking in Pregnancy Hurt the Smoker’s Grandchildren?
Maternal Health

Can Smoking in Pregnancy Hurt the Smoker’s Grandchildren?

There is a long list of ways in which smoking while pregnant can adversely affect a fetus. Cleft pal...
Miscarriage risk increases each week alcohol is used in early pregnancy
Maternal Health

Miscarriage risk increases each week alcohol is used in early pregnancy

Each week a woman consumes alcohol during the first five to 10 weeks of pregnancy is associated with...
Depression in Mothers May Cause Depression in Children, New Study Finds
Misc

Depression in Mothers May Cause Depression in Children, New Study Finds

A new study revealed that depression in mothers during and after pregnancy may increase the risk of...
Are Women who Deliver By C-section Less Likely to Conceive Again?
Maternal Health

Are Women who Deliver By C-section Less Likely to Conceive Again?

Women who deliver their first child by cesarean section are less likely to conceive again compared t...
Marijuana Use in Pregnancy may Cause Sleep Problems in Children
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Marijuana Use in Pregnancy may Cause Sleep Problems in Children

If you use marijuana during pregnancy, you may be putting your child at risk of sleep problems years...
“Morning Sickness” is a Misleading Term – New Study
Maternal Health

“Morning Sickness” is a Misleading Term – New Study

In the first few months of pregnancy, women often experience nausea, vomiting, and dizziness, a cond...
Your Baby Gets the Best from Breast Milk When You Exercise During Pregnancy
Maternal Health

Your Baby Gets the Best from Breast Milk When You Exercise During Pregnancy

You may be wondering how these two events are linked? Well, a new study has found that moderate exer...
MRI of the Placenta Deepens Our Understanding of Pregnancy Complications
Misc

MRI of the Placenta Deepens Our Understanding of Pregnancy Complications

A new study has leveraged radiological studies to broaden our understanding of how the placenta beha...
Fast Acting HIV Drug Gives Hope to Women Starting HIV Treatment in Late Pregnancy
Misc

Fast Acting HIV Drug Gives Hope to Women Starting HIV Treatment in Late Pregnancy

A new study has addressed a significant knowledge gap in treatment women who start HIV treatment in...
Long-Term Effects of Hypertension in Pregnancy May Affect More Women than Previously Thought
Misc

Long-Term Effects of Hypertension in Pregnancy May Affect More Women than Previously Thought

Hypertension in pregnancy is one of the major causes of maternal mortality in sub-Saharan Africa.
Smoking during Pregnancy May Make Your Baby Develop Asthma
Maternal Health

Smoking during Pregnancy May Make Your Baby Develop Asthma

A recent study has revealed that exposure to cigarette smoke during pregnancy increases the risk of...