A large study has found that women who became pregnant after fertility treatments have a higher risk of having a stroke in the year following childbirth compared to women who conceive naturally. The study found that the risk of stroke was highest in the first 30 days after delivery and continued to rise throughout the…

Data experts from the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, have crafted an AI model that can predict which drugs, not yet flagged as dangerous, might cause birth defects. This groundbreaking research, published in the Communications Medicine journal, could be a game-changer in ensuring the safety of medications for pregnant women. What…

When you’re pregnant, the choices you make about what you eat can have a big impact on your baby’s health. And now, a new study suggests that a common food additive found in many ultra-processed foods could increase the risk of health problems in children. The study, conducted in Spain, looked at two additives called…

A recent study looked at how two different interventions during pregnancy can improve a child’s brain development at the age of 2 years. This study focused on the effects of following a Mediterranean diet and practicing mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR). They asked, “Is a Mediterranean diet or mindfulness-based stress reduction intervention during pregnancy effective in…

Maddie Gibbs always dreamed of being a mother, but a rare condition called Mayer-Rokitansky-Küster-Hauser Syndrome (MRKH) made it seem impossible. However, a glimmer of hope came when she learned about a trial for womb transplants. Years later, she became one of the few women in the world to successfully have children through a womb transplant.…

New research shows that getting the COVID-19 booster shot during pregnancy can greatly boost immunity for expecting mothers and their babies. This study is especially important, as infants under 6 months old are at a higher risk of hospitalization during the Omicron variant surge. Boosting Immunity for Pregnant Women and Babies:Recent research published in Vaccine…

New research has found that mothers who have sought mental health services before their pregnancy are more likely to have a preterm birth. The study analyzed data from over two million pregnant women and found that 1 in 10 women who had used mental health services had a preterm birth, compared to 1 in 15…

A study funded by the National Institutes of Health suggests that pregnant women who have trouble breathing while they sleep – like snoring or having difficulty breathing – may have babies who are more likely to experience complications after they’re born. These complications could include jaundice, low blood sugar, seizures, or even death. The researchers…

Breastfeeding has always been known as a way to keep babies healthy and protected from diseases. But did you know that there are certain sugars in breastmilk that can also prevent infections even before a baby is born? Scientists have discovered that these sugars can stop a common infection that can harm pregnancies. One of…

Many people worry about whether it’s safe to do intense workouts during pregnancy. However, a new study has shown that performing high-intensity interval training (HIIT) does not harm the mother or the baby. In fact, both can benefit from it. New Study Researchers conducted a study where they compared the cardiovascular responses of pregnant women…