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·January 27, 2022·4 min read

Maternal Consumption of Soft Drinks May Be Linked to ADHD Symptoms in Offspring

Children of women who drank soda daily while pregnant were more likely to experience ADHD symptoms at age eight.

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·January 26, 2022·3 min read

Blood Markers Can Predict Depression in Pregnancy

Researchers identified 15 biomarkers in blood samples that predict the risk of developing depression during pregnancy with 83% accuracy.

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·January 18, 2022·3 min read

Changes in Sleep and Biological Rhythms From Late Pregnancy to Postpartum Linked to Depression and Anxiety

Changes in the strength of circadian rhythms, the average amount of activity during nighttime rest, and the amount of fragmented sleep a woman experienced during the later stages of pregnancy or following birth were strongly associated with increased risks of developing postpartum depression and anxiety.

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·January 3, 2022·5 min read

Choline During Pregnancy Impacts Children’s Sustained Attention

Increased choline consumption during pregnancy was associated with better performance in tasks requiring sustained attention in children aged seven. Researchers found doubling the recommended amount of choline by increasing consumption of nuts, eggs, red meats, and fish during pregnancy had the greatest benefits for the developing fetal brain.

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·December 5, 2021·3 min read

Digital Therapy for Prenatal Insomnia May Prevent Postpartum Depression

Digital cognitive behavioral therapy designed to curb insomnia during pregnancy reduces postpartum depression, researchers report.

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·December 2, 2021·4 min read

Study Finds New Pollutants Associated With an Altered Ratio of Baby Boys to Girls

Changes in human sex ratio at birth are associated with the presence of air and water pollution, a new study reports.

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·December 1, 2021·3 min read

MRI Reveals Altered Brain Structure in Fetuses Exposed to Alcohol

A neuroimaging study reveals significant structural differences in the brain of fetuses exposed to alcohol. Researchers found alcohol exposed fetuses had increased volume in the corpus callosum and decreased volume in the periventricular zone of the brain.

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·November 21, 2021·3 min read

New Mothers Could Help Protect Other Babies’ Brains

Stem cells collected from the placentas of women who gave birth to healthy babies could reduce neuroinflammation and reduce brain injury in growth-restricted babies.

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·November 15, 2021·4 min read

Cannabis Use During Pregnancy Impacts the Placenta and May Affect Subsequent Child Development

Mothers who use cannabis during pregnancy to relieve stress may be putting their children at risk of developing anxiety and stress later in life. Researchers found placental tissue revealed cannabis use in mothers was associated with lower expression of immune-activating genes. Cannabis suppression of placental immune-gene networks predicted higher anxiety in children.

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·October 13, 2021·4 min read

A Potential End to Postpartum Depression

Neurosteroid replacement therapy may provide relief of symptoms for new mothers suffering from postpartum depression.

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·October 6, 2021·4 min read

Cannabis Causes Birth Defects in Susceptible Mice

In-vitro exposure to THC can cause birth defects in genetically predisposed mice. THC interferes with Hedgehog signaling in the developing mice, leading to an increased risk of birth defects.

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·October 3, 2021·3 min read

Acetaminophen Use During Pregnancy May Contribute to ADHD and Other Developmental Disorders

A 25-year study identifies a link between the use of acetaminophen during pregnancy and an increased risk of developmental disorders, including ADHD, autism, and decreased IQ in children.

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Maternal Consumption of Soft Drinks May Be Linked to ADHD Symptoms in Offspring

Blood Markers Can Predict Depression in Pregnancy

Changes in Sleep and Biological Rhythms From Late Pregnancy to Postpartum Linked to Depression and Anxiety

Choline During Pregnancy Impacts Children’s Sustained Attention

Digital Therapy for Prenatal Insomnia May Prevent Postpartum Depression

Study Finds New Pollutants Associated With an Altered Ratio of Baby Boys to Girls

MRI Reveals Altered Brain Structure in Fetuses Exposed to Alcohol

New Mothers Could Help Protect Other Babies’ Brains

Cannabis Use During Pregnancy Impacts the Placenta and May Affect Subsequent Child Development

A Potential End to Postpartum Depression

Cannabis Causes Birth Defects in Susceptible Mice

Acetaminophen Use During Pregnancy May Contribute to ADHD and Other Developmental Disorders

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