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·January 19, 2020·4 min read

Research shows real risks associated with cannabis exposure during pregnancy

Regular exposure to low-dose THC during pregnancy led to an 8% reduction of birth weight, and decreased brain and liver growth of more than 20% in rat models.

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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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·January 15, 2020·4 min read

Having less sex linked to earlier menopause

Women who are sexually active on at least a monthly basis have a lower risk of early menopause than women who have sex less frequently, a new study reports.

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·January 13, 2020·6 min read

When pregnant moms are stressed out, babies’ brains suffer

Stress and anxiety during pregnancy are associated with impaired fetal cerebellar and hippocampal development in children with congenital heart disease.

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·January 8, 2020·5 min read

Are some antidepressants less risky for pregnant women?

Alteration of placental serotonin levels due to maternal depression or antidepressant use may be associated with the disruption of placental estrogen production.

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·December 20, 2019·5 min read

Obesity in pregnant moms linked to lag in their sons’ development and IQ

Obesity during pregnancy was associated with lower IQ among boys, but not girls, at age 7. The findings suggest maternal obesity has long=term implications for early cognitive development.

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·December 16, 2019·2 min read

The effect of taking antidepressants during pregnancy

Exposure to antidepressants during the first few weeks of pregnancy has long term implications for sensory processing in the offspring.

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·December 6, 2019·5 min read

First of its kind study seeks to answer whether effects of ‘abortion pill’ can be reversed

Women who use mifepristone for a medical abortion are at risk of severe hemorrhage if they do not complete the procedure with misoprostol, a new study reports.

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·December 4, 2019·4 min read

Coffee, nicotine and amphetamines activate ‘hot spots’ in the fetal brain

Episodic exposure to nicotine, caffeine, and amphetamines triggers malfunctions in the fetal brain, specifically affecting the development of the indusium griseum.

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·November 25, 2019·3 min read

Prenatal opioid exposure may alter brain function in babies

Prenatal opioid use significantly alters the way the amygdala connects to different brain regions in children.

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·November 21, 2019·4 min read

Severe pregnancy-related depression may be rooted in inflammation

Inflammatory factors appear to contribute to pregnancy-related depression onset and severity. Researchers found elevated levels of IL-6 and IL-8 and reduced levels of IL-2 in blood samples taken from blood samples of pregnant women who reported symptoms of depression. Additionally, they found serotonin was drastically reduced.

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·November 18, 2019·4 min read

High-fat maternal diet can cause life-long changes in the fetal brain

When pregnant women consume diets high in polyunsaturated omega-6 fatty acids, an excess of endocannabinoids is produced which overloads the fetus, and impairs healthy brain development.

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pregnancy

Research shows real risks associated with cannabis exposure during pregnancy

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

Having less sex linked to earlier menopause

When pregnant moms are stressed out, babies’ brains suffer

Are some antidepressants less risky for pregnant women?

Obesity in pregnant moms linked to lag in their sons’ development and IQ

The effect of taking antidepressants during pregnancy

First of its kind study seeks to answer whether effects of ‘abortion pill’ can be reversed

Coffee, nicotine and amphetamines activate ‘hot spots’ in the fetal brain

Prenatal opioid exposure may alter brain function in babies

Severe pregnancy-related depression may be rooted in inflammation

High-fat maternal diet can cause life-long changes in the fetal brain

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