Forward bending at work may raise miscarriage risk during pregnancy
Bending forwards, and to a lesser extent, walking a lot at work in early pregnancy, may raise the…
Large study shows pregnant people in the US are exposed to numerous common chemicals
A new, large study has shed light on just how many chemicals pregnant people in the US…
Maternal RSV vaccine shows 68% protection against infant RSV hospitalization
A real-world US study finds maternal RSVpreF vaccination may help shield newborns from severe RSV illness during their…
Study maps biological pathways of weed killer during pregnancy
Exposure to glyphosate, the active ingredient in many weed killers, was linked to changes in several hormones that…
Maternal weight shifts microbiota signaling in the fetal environment
A study conducted at the University of Oulu and Oulu University Hospital suggests that factors related to maternal…
Breakthrough Ultrasound Patch Tracks Blood Flow and Fetal Health in Real Time
A new wearable ultrasound patch could provide continuous monitoring of the fetus and umbilical cord during pregnancy. Credit:…
Autophagy Decline in Older Moms Halts Embryo Development
Summary: Researchers unmasked a hidden metabolic mechanism that explains why advanced maternal age (AMA) impairs female fertility and…
Elizabeth Olsen Is Having a Baby
Photo: Ignat Bauer-Griffinn / GC Images Olsen family fans rejoice: There’s a new Olsen baby on its way!…
Pregnant Women Who Move More Have A Lower Risk Of Complications
If you’re pregnant and already making an effort to exercise, that matters. But a new study1 suggests that…
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…
Prioritizing maternal sleep reduces risk of postpartum anxiety disorders
Postpartum and perinatal depression are known challenges for those going through pregnancy, but there has been less focus…
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…