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Anemia In Pregnancy Increases Risk Of Heart Defects
THURSDAY, April 24, 2025 – Treating anemia during pregnancy might lower the risk of heart defects in newborns, a new study says. Women with anemia in early pregnancy have a 47% increased risk of...
Maternal Anemia in Early Pregnancy May Increase Risk for Congenital Heart Disease
WEDNESDAY, April 23, 2025 – Maternal anemia in early pregnancy is associated with an increased risk for congenital heart disease (CHD) in offspring, according to a study published online April 23 in...
Alabama Passes Law to Expedite Medicaid Access for Pregnant Women
WEDNESDAY, April 9, 2025 – In an effort to address high maternal and infant mortality rates plaguing many of the Southern U.S. states, legislators in Alabama have passed a bill that will allow...
Risk for Long COVID Lower in Pregnant Individuals
WEDNESDAY, April 9, 2025 – The risk for long COVID among pregnant individuals is lower than among matched nonpregnant women, according to a study published online April 1 in Nature Communications. ...
Pregnancy Might Offer Protection Against Long COVID
TUESDAY, April 8, 2025 – Pregnancy might offer women some protection from developing long COVID, a new study says. Women infected with COVID-19 during pregnancy were 14% to 30% less likely to...
USPSTF Recommends Primary Care Interventions to Support Breastfeeding
TUESDAY, April 8, 2025 – The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) recommends primary care behavioral counseling interventions to support breastfeeding, according to a final recommendation...
Common Chemicals in Plastics May Harm Baby Brain Development
FRIDAY, April 4, 2025 – Common chemicals used in plastic and personal care products may interfere with brain development in babies, a new study says. Phthalates are found in many everyday items,...
ACC: 1999 to 2022 Saw Increase in Maternal Mortality Due to CVD
WEDNESDAY, April 2, 2025 – From 1999 to 2022, there was a considerable increase in maternal mortality due to cardiovascular disease (CVD), according to a study presented at the annual meeting of the...
Consistently Higher Systolic BP During Pregnancy Tied to Long-Term Hypertension Risk
WEDNESDAY, March 26, 2025 – Pregnant individuals with consistently elevated systolic blood pressure (SBP), yet within the subclinical range, face a higher five-year risk for hypertension, according t...
Six Months of Breastfeeding Tied to Lower Odds of Developmental Delays
TUESDAY, March 25, 2025 – Exclusive or longer duration of breastfeeding (at least six months) is associated with reduced odds of developmental delays, according to a study published online March 24...
FDA Announces 'Operation Stork Speed' to Improve Infant Formula
THURSDAY, March 20, 2025 – In an effort to guarantee "the ongoing quality, safety, nutritional adequacy, and resilience of the domestic infant formula supply," the U.S. Food and Drug Administration...
No Link Between COVID Vaccine During Pregnancy And Birth Defects, Study Says
MONDAY, March 17, 2025 – Pregnant women can get the COVID-19 vaccine without any fear of causing birth defects in their unborn child, a new study says. Researchers found no link between COVID...
Metal Mixtures During Pregnancy May Lower Midlife Hypertension Risk
FRIDAY, March 14, 2025 – Optimizing copper, manganese, and vitamin B12 during pregnancy can help lower the risk for high blood pressure and hypertension in midlife, according to a study published...
Weed Use During Pregnancy Triples Risk Of Behavioral Problems In Kids
THURSDAY, March 13, 2025 – Some women turn to weed during pregnancy to help deal with common issues like nausea, sleep problem and stress. Unfortunately, they could be endangering their unborn...
Western Dietary Pattern During Pregnancy Tied to Child Neurodevelopmental Disorders
WEDNESDAY, March 12, 2025 – A Western dietary pattern during pregnancy is associated with child neurodevelopmental disorders at age 10 years, particularly attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder...
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