Exposure to ‘Forever Chemicals’ in Pregnancy Could Boost Obesity Risk
FRIDAY, Sept. 6, 2024 (HealthDay News) -- PFAS “forever chemicals” could cause pregnant women to experience long-term weight gain, increasing...
Pregnant Women’s Health
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UNFPA mobile health teams treat pregnant women fleeing violence in Sudan
KHARTOUM, Sudan – Under shelling and gunfire, 32-year-old Esraa cradled her newborn son. As the war in Sudan broke out...
After the fall of Roe, pregnancy feels like a crime
Imagine you’re eight months pregnant, and you wake up in the middle of the night to a bolt of pain...
What Are the Chances You’ll Get Pregnant After a Tubal Ligation?
Tubal sterilization is thought to be a permanent form of birth control and is the most common method of contraception...
Experts Highlight The Dangers Of Extreme Heat On Pregnancy Outcomes
When summer temperatures soar, Nathaniel DeNicola, an ob-gyn in California specializing in environmental health, often sees an upsurge in pregnant...
Questioning restrictions on physical activity for those at risk of preterm birth
Restrictions on physical activity and even complete bedrest are frequently prescribed for pregnant patients by doctors or suggested by others...
Abortion Bans Across the Country: Tracking Restrictions by State
Ala. Alabama Banned — Abortion is banned in almost all circumstances. Ark. Arkansas Banned — Abortion is banned in almost...
Mother’s gut bacteria during pregnancy promote healthy brain development in the fetus
A study in mice has discovered that the presence of Bifidobacterium breve bacteria in the mother's gut during pregnancy promotes...
Can AI Solve The U.S. Maternal Health Crisis? 3 Ways To Prevent Bias In Care
When marginalized patients, providers from their communities, and health professionals who have ... received inclusive training collaborate in the creation...
