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·April 8, 2026·8 min read

Pinpointing the Specific Cells That Trigger Pregnancy Risks

Researchers have published a 3D atlas of the maternal-fetal interface. The study identifies new cell types and biological mechanisms behind preeclampsia, miscarriage, and the risks associated with cannabis use during pregnancy.

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·June 23, 2022·6 min read

Infertility and Pregnancy Loss May Increase Women’s Risk of Stroke Later in Life

A new study reports infertility in women and miscarriage elevate the risks for both fatal and non-fatal stroke in later life.

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·April 27, 2022·3 min read

An Epigenetic Cause of Miscarriages Is Identified and Cured in Mice

In mice, the failed epigenetic suppression of Xist leads to fetal developmental abnormalities and miscarriage. Knocking out the Xist gene greatly reduced prenatal death. The findings have implications for understanding infertility and developing new treatments to prevent miscarriage.

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·September 29, 2020·5 min read

Repeated Pregnancy Loss May Be Tied to the Olfactory System

Women who experience unexplained repeated pregnancy loss (uRPL) process olfactory signals related to male body odor differently to other women. Those who experience uRPL are better able to identify the smell of their spouse.

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·January 19, 2020·9 min read

Miscarriage and ectopic pregnancy may trigger long-term post-traumatic stress

Ectopic pregnancy and early miscarriage can trigger lasting PTSD in one in six women. A month after pregnancy loss, 29% of women reported PTSD symptoms. 24% of women suffered moderate to severe anxiety, and 11% of women reported moderate to severe depression. Following up after nine months, 18% reported continuing PTSD symptoms, 17% reported severe anxiety, and 6% of women said they still experienced severe depression as a result of the loss of pregnancy.

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·June 26, 2019·4 min read

Migraine increases the risk of complications during pregnancy and childbirth

Women who experience migraines while pregnant are at increased risk of miscarriage, caesarean sections, preterm labor and delivering babies with low birth weight.