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·July 11, 2022·5 min read

Preterm Birth More Likely With Exposure to Phthalates

Exposure to multiple phthalates during pregnancy increases the risk for preterm birth, researchers report.

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·July 10, 2022·4 min read

Stress Affects Fetus’ Ability to Absorb Iron

Chronic stress experienced by a woman in the later stages of pregnancy can affect her fetus' ability to absorb iron by up to 15%. Researchers say the effects of iron deficiency are more noticeable in male fetuses.

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·June 30, 2022·5 min read

Stress During Pregnancy Can Affect Child’s Diet

Stress during pregnancy negatively impacts a child's dietary preferences and overall diet, a new study reports.

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·June 25, 2022·6 min read

Black People in the Us Twice as Likely to Face Coercion, Unconsented Procedures During Birth

Black women in the US are twice as likely to be coerced into procedures during perinatal and birth, and to undergo them without explicit consent compared to white women.

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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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·June 15, 2022·4 min read

Mothers’ SSRI Use During Pregnancy Not Related to Childhood Depression

Researchers found no association between in vitro exposure to SSRI antidepressants and an increased risk of a child developing depression.

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·June 14, 2022·3 min read

How Epilepsy and Migraine Drug Causes Birth Defects

Valproic acid (VPA), an anti-convulsant medication, can cause birth defects when taken during pregnancy. Researchers identified a molecule called p19Arf that appears to be responsible for VPA's induced senescence in neuroepithelial cells. When exposed to VPA, mice lacking p19Arf did not experience gene expression alterations associated with ASD.

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·June 11, 2022·2 min read

Endocrine-Disrupting Chemical Exposure in Womb Impact Fear, Anxiety Behavior

A new rat study exposed to everyday endocrine-altering chemicals, such as BPA during pregnancy, interfered with fetal brain development.

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·June 11, 2022·6 min read

Pregnant Women Produce Super Antibodies to Protect Newborns, Now Scientists Know How

Study reveals how the early days of mother-provided immunity work, and what this could mean for preventing death and disability for a wide range of infectious diseases. The findings could allow for the development of new therapies and improved vaccines that mimic the elevated maternal antibodies.

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·June 6, 2022·5 min read

Babies Exposed to COVID in the Womb Show Neurodevelopmental Changes

Babies whose mothers contracted COVID-19 while pregnant had greater difficulties relaxing and adapting their bodies while being held than those whose mothers did not contract covid. Additionally, babies born to infected mothers had greater difficulty in controlling their head and shoulder movements. Findings suggest prenatal COVID-19 infection may impact motor function development in babies.

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·May 31, 2022·6 min read

Depression in Pregnancy Increases Risk of Behavioral Problems in Children

An increase in a woman's symptoms of depression from the preconception to the postpartum period raises the risk of behavioral and emotional problems in her children.

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·May 29, 2022·4 min read

How Men React When Becoming a Dad Isn’t Part of the Plan

Unplanned fatherhood is linked to an increased risk of postnatal depression in both parents and behavioral problems in the offspring, researchers report.

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pregnancy

Preterm Birth More Likely With Exposure to Phthalates

Stress Affects Fetus’ Ability to Absorb Iron

Stress During Pregnancy Can Affect Child’s Diet

Black People in the Us Twice as Likely to Face Coercion, Unconsented Procedures During Birth

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

Mothers’ SSRI Use During Pregnancy Not Related to Childhood Depression

How Epilepsy and Migraine Drug Causes Birth Defects

Endocrine-Disrupting Chemical Exposure in Womb Impact Fear, Anxiety Behavior

Pregnant Women Produce Super Antibodies to Protect Newborns, Now Scientists Know How

Babies Exposed to COVID in the Womb Show Neurodevelopmental Changes

Depression in Pregnancy Increases Risk of Behavioral Problems in Children

How Men React When Becoming a Dad Isn’t Part of the Plan

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Brain’s Hidden Circuitry for Risk and Reward Uncovered

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