Structured Sepsis Protocols Cut Maternal Harm by 30%: WHO
A new international study shows that applying structured infection-prevention protocols in maternal care reduced severe infections and deaths…
Maternal obesity raises childhood epilepsy and disability risks, new study shows
A national Korean cohort study reveals that elevated pre-pregnancy BMI independently increases childhood risks of epilepsy and intellectual…
How Food Shapes Genes Before Birth
IntroductionThe evolution of nutritional epigeneticsWhat is epigenetics?Biochemical pathways linking maternal nutrition to fetal gene expressionHealth outcomes in offspringClinical…
Postpartum check-ups with general practitioners in Norway: a cross-sectional survey of attendance, content and patient satisfaction | BMC Primary Care
Setting: Norwegian postpartum health care In Norway, every resident has the right to choose a designated, regular GP,…
Research finds a steady rise in cardiovascular-related complications during pregnancy
Cardiovascular-related health problems may occur in as many as 1 out of every 7 pregnancies, even among people…
Common wearable devices could remotely monitor pregnancy-related health changes
A simple fitness tracker might hold the key to revolutionizing maternal healthcare. Scientists at Scripps Research have found…