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·January 12, 2017·4 min read

Depression in Pregnancy and Low Birth Weight Tied to Biomarker

Researchers discover a link between low levels of BDNF protein, depression in pregnant women and low birth weight.

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·January 5, 2017·4 min read

The Harmful Effects of Second Hand Smoke Even Before Pregnancy: Mouse Study

Even prior to pregnancy, a mother's exposure to second hand smoke can have implications for the brain development of her offspring, including damage to areas of the brain associated with emotion, memory and learning.

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·December 22, 2016·4 min read

Plastic Compound BPS Alters Mom’s Behavior and Brain Regions: Mouse Study

BPS affects a neuroanatomy and maternal behavior in pregnant and lactating mice, including an association with an increased risk of infanticide.

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·December 19, 2016·4 min read

Baby Brain: Pregnancy Brain Changes Last 2 Years After Birth

Study reports significant reduction in gray matter volume in brain regions associated with social cognition for up to two years following birth.

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·December 14, 2016·3 min read

Vitamin D Deficiency During Pregnancy Linked to Increased Risk of Autism Traits in Offspring

A new study reveals lower levels of vitamin D at 20 weeks of pregnancy is linked to an increased risk of autism traits in the offspring.

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·December 2, 2016·4 min read

Increased Risk of Multiple Sclerosis For Those Born With Low Vitamin D Levels

A new study reports of an increased risk for developing multiple sclerosis later in life for babies born with lower levels of vitamin D.

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·November 30, 2016·4 min read

No Association Between Flu During Pregnancy and Increased Autism Risk in Children

Researchers find no association between an increased risk for autism in children and its mother contracting flu, or being exposed to the flu vaccine, during pregnancy.

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·November 30, 2016·6 min read

Zika in Fetal Brain Tissue Responds to a Popular Antibiotic

Researchers discover an antibiotic, that is safe to use during pregnancy, can help to prevent the Zika virus from infecting certain fetal brain cells.

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·November 17, 2016·5 min read

Women Who Have Last Baby After 35 Are Mentally Sharper in Old Age

A new study reports postmenopausal women who had their last child after the age of 35 or used hormonal contraceptives for more than 10 years tend to perform better on cognitive tests.

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·November 16, 2016·3 min read

Allergies During Pregnancy Contribute to Changes in Brain of Offspring: Rat Study

Researchers have found significant changes in the brain make up of fetuses and newborn rats exposed to allergens during pregnancy.

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·November 15, 2016·4 min read

Depression During Pregnancy Linked to Abnormal Brain Structure in Children

A new study reports of reduced cortical thickness in the offspring of women who suffered from depression both during and after pregnancy.

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·October 24, 2016·5 min read

Increased Stroke Risk For Younger Pregnant Women

A new study reports younger pregnant and postpartum women could be at a higher risk of stroke than older pregnant women and non-pregnant women of the same age.