New research reveals that more than 7 in 10 (71%) women have consumed alcohol-free or low-alcohol drinks during pregnancy, signalling their growing popularity among expectant mothers seeking safer… read more.
A rigorous systematic review of the use of paracetamol (also known as acetaminophen) during pregnancy has found that the common painkiller does not increase the risk of specific… read more.
A severe form of nausea that occurs during pregnancy is linked to depression, according to a study conducted at the University of Turku in Finland. Researchers found that… read more.
In a study led by researchers at Mass General Brigham, pregnant individuals who stopped taking popular weight loss GLP-1 medications before or early in their pregnancy tended to gain… read more.
Around two-thirds of pregnancies have weight gain that is more or less than recommended and is associated with complications such as preterm birth, large birth weight, and admission… read more.
Existing evidence does not clearly link paracetamol (acetaminophen) use during pregnancy with autism or ADHD in children, finds an in-depth evidence review published by The BMJ today, in direct response… read more.
In June 2022, the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization ended the federal constitutional right to abortion and returned authority to individual states… read more.
Stillbirths occur at a higher rate in the U.S. than previously reported, according to a new study led by researchers at Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health… read more.
While delaying motherhood is a growing national trend, a new Orlando Health survey reveals a widespread public misconception. Over half of Americans (54%) believe women cannot give birth safely in… read more.
The rise in gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) could, in part, be caused by excess maternal folate levels, according to a new study. These high doses of folate are… read more.
The European Medicines Agency (EMA) is working on guidelines for the inclusion of pregnant and breastfeeding individuals in clinical trials. The recommendations are designed to support better information… read more.
A simple fitness tracker might hold the key to revolutionizing maternal healthcare. Scientists at Scripps Research have found preliminary evidence suggesting that common wearable devices such as the… read more.
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