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…
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…
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:…
Noninvasive sequencing expands prenatal genetic screening capabilities
While non-invasive prenatal testing (NIPT) has revolutionised prenatal diagnostics by allowing the detection of a number of genetic…
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 warned of one factor that raises risk of high blood pressure and pre-eclampsia
Spending too much time sitting and not moving enough during pregnancy has been linked to a heightened risk…
Fertility challenges may influence children’s behavioral and developmental outcomes
Difficulty conceiving a pregnancy may be associated with small differences in children’s learning and behavior, according to a new study…
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…
Maternal vaccination provides protection against RSV-associated hospitalization in early infancy
A study led by researchers at the University of Pittsburgh and UPMC published today in JAMA Network Open,…
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…