Scientists at Oregon State University have developed a new way to treat ectopic pregnancy, a dangerous condition where a fertilized egg implants in a place other than the uterus. This can be life-threatening for women. The researchers used a special delivery system called polymersomes to administer the medicine to pregnant mice. They found that the…

Did you know that using cannabis during pregnancy might affect the DNA of your baby? A new study funded by the National Institutes of Health has found some surprising results. They discovered that babies of monkeys who were given cannabis during pregnancy had changes in their DNA similar to those seen in children with autism…

Breastfeeding is an important practice that offers numerous advantages for both mothers and children, including a reduced risk of future cardiovascular disease. A new observational cohort study aims to examine the impact of breastfeeding for at least six months on the cardiometabolic health of women and their children at age three. The study specifically focuses…

Pregnancy is an amazing process. As the placenta forms, cells from the fetus invade the mother’s uterus. This triggers changes that allow the placenta to grow properly. Stanford researchers studied this process in detail to understand it better. Placenta Transformation in Pregnancy The placenta is a temporary organ only found during pregnancy. It connects the…

Drinking coffee, soda, or tea is something that many people do every day. These drinks contain caffeine, which is a common stimulant that wakes us up. Energy drinks, which have a lot of caffeine, have also become popular, especially among young adults and teens. But if you’re pregnant, you need to be careful about how…

Good news for mums! A new study published in Lancet Neurology shows that taking prescription antiseizure medications during pregnancy does not have a negative impact on the neurological development of young children. This is particularly reassuring for women with epilepsy who are considering starting a family. Background Epilepsy is a neurological disorder that affects over…

A ground-breaking study by researchers from The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) and The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) has uncovered important insights into how COVID-19 infection can lead to complications during late pregnancy. The research focuses on changes in gene regulation within the placenta, providing potential targets for future treatments…

Recent research has raised concerns about a potential link between prenatal paracetamol (which is known as acetaminophen in the USA) use and neurodevelopmental conditions in children. But the evidence is limited, and experts disagree on its significance. Introduction: Background: The Consensus Statement: Criticism and Controversy: The Lawsuits: The Need for Better Research: Conclusion

Preeclampsia and gestational hypertension are serious health conditions that can occur during pregnancy, leading to complications for both the mother and the baby. But a new study has found that routine blood pressure readings taken in the first half of pregnancy can effectively predict and stratify patients by their risk of developing these conditions later…

New research from the University of Cambridge has revealed that unborn babies inherit a gene from their fathers, known as the lgf2 gene, which allows them to manipulate their mothers into releasing more nutrients during pregnancy. This gene is part of what scientists are now calling the baby’s ‘remote control system’, which determines how nutrients…