Weekly buprenorphine injections improve opioid abstinence during pregnancy
In a clinical trial supported by the National Institutes of Health (NIH), a research team found that administering…
Vaginal microbiome may play key role in pregnancy health and preterm birth risk, researchers say
Scientists reveal how shifts in the vaginal microbiome during pregnancy may influence inflammation and preterm birth risk, pointing…
‘I had no idea’: The hidden mental health struggles many women face during menopause
Menopause is an almost universal experience for women, but across Europe, its mental health risks remain poorly understood,…
Eating earlier in the day is linked to lower nighttime glucose in gestational diabetes
Starting the day’s first meal earlier may shift the body’s daily glucose rhythm and reduce overnight glucose levels…
Gwen Stefani renewed her faith after ‘miracle’ baby at 44
Gwen Stefani is opening up on how faith has inspired her and maybe even helped her conceive her…
Gwen Stefani says pregnancy at 44 led her back to Christian faith
The No Doubt singer told him: “I’m sorry, your mommy is too old to have a baby.” She…
Women supporting women: Pregnancy Help marks five years helping 8000 Hawke’s Bay families
The service celebrated its milestone last weekend at the Elwood Function Centre, joined by Hastings Mayor Wendy Schollum,…
Study finds toddlers who eat more ultra-processed foods show slightly higher behavioral symptoms
A large Canadian cohort study suggests that preschool diets high in ultra-processed foods may be associated with slightly…
What If My Baby Inherits My Medical Condition?
oh, baby A series exploring how we made the choice — and whether we regret it. Photo-Illustration: The…
Denver company’s AI could flag premature births based on ultrasounds
A Denver company has received federal approval to market an artificial intelligence program it says can predict when…
‘Hope for Indigenous peoples’: An unexpected birth could bring this Amazon tribe back from the brink
Pugapia and her daughters Aiga and Babawru lived for years as the only surviving members of the Akuntsu,…
‘I’m a doctor and I took Mounjaro, there are things you need to know’
The UK doctor lost two stone taking the weight loss jabs and then quit – but had to…