First-trimester protein intake linked to lower odds of small-for-gestational-age birth
A large US pregnancy cohort suggests that a middle range of first-trimester protein intake may be associated with…
Less sitting in pregnancy is linked to fewer adverse outcomes
Device-based monitoring throughout pregnancy suggests that greater standing, light movement, and daily steps may be associated with healthier…
Maternal diets high in UPFs may influence children’s health years later
From maternal metabolism to the developing infant microbiome, researchers trace how early exposure to ultra-processed foods may carry…
Daily steps and less sitting associated with healthier pregnancies
Women who averaged about seven hours of sedentary time per day instead of more than ten, and spent…
Exercise during pregnancy links to lower infant BMI at one year
Mothers who followed a supervised exercise program throughout pregnancy had babies with lower BMI and reduced odds of…
What pregnancy reveals about a woman’s future heart health
A new review argues that pregnancy offers a powerful early warning system for lifelong cardiovascular risk, but current…
Ongoing nausea in pregnancy may flag anxiety and depression risk
A prospective study of 424 pregnant women suggests that ongoing nausea may not strongly predict poor birth outcomes,…
Sleep disturbances during pregnancy may be a risk factor for gestational diabetes
A recent study by Kuopio University Hospital and the University of Eastern Finland shows that sleep disturbances during…
How pregnancy complications affect heart health in offspring
Exposure to hypertensive disorders, gestational diabetes, or preterm birth in the womb may leave lasting effects on the…
App launched to track heart health after high-risk pregnancies
A new co-created digital companion aims to close the postpartum care gap by helping women monitor and manage…
Remote patient monitoring technology saving time, travel and money for regional mums during pregnancy
Stefania Panella is excited to welcome her first baby in just a few weeks after dealing with the…
Fiber supplement stabilizes blood sugar in gestational diabetes
A simple fiber supplement could reshape the gut microbiome, stabilize blood sugar spikes, and even prevent preterm births…