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Diet During Pregnancy Might Increase ADHD, Autism Risk
MONDAY, March 10, 2025 – A mother’s diet during pregnancy can influence her child’s risk of ADHD and autism, a new study says. In particular, the unhealthy hallmarks of a typical Western diet app...
'Telelactation' Support Boosts Breastfeeding Rates
TUESDAY, March 4, 2025 – Mothers who are given access to virtual breastfeeding support report more breastfeeding than peers who did not receive such help, according to a study published online Feb....
Smog During Pregnancy Threatens Newborn Health
TUESDAY, Feb. 18, 2025 – Newborns are more likely to be born sickly if their moms are exposed to air pollution during pregnancy, a new study says. A woman's exposure to air pollution during the last...
Black Maternal Deaths Remain High Despite Overall Decline In U.S.
FRIDAY, Feb. 7, 2025 – While maternal deaths in the U.S. declined in 2023, Black women still died at more than three times the rate of white women during pregnancy or childbirth, highlighting...
Low Vitamin D in First Trimester Tied to Worse Outcomes
FRIDAY, Feb. 7, 2025 – Low vitamin D levels during the first trimester of pregnancy are associated with higher rates of preterm birth and decreased fetal length, according to a study published...
Vitamin D in Early Pregnancy Could Boost Baby's Health
THURSDAY, Feb 6, 2024 – Getting enough vitamin D, the "sunshine vitamin," during early pregnancy could be important for infant health, new research suggests. Researchers at Penn State found that...
AI System Can Improve Detection of Congenital Heart Defects In Utero
TUESDAY, Feb. 4, 2025 – Artificial intelligence (AI) can improve detection of congenital heart defects (CHDs) on routine prenatal ultrasounds, according to a study presented at The Pregnancy...
Micronutrient Deficiencies Seen in More Than 45 Percent With Type 2 Diabetes
THURSDAY, Jan. 30, 2025 – More than 45 percent of patients with type 2 diabetes (T2D) have micronutrient deficiencies, with the most prevalent deficiency being vitamin D, according to a...
Excessive Gestational Weight Gain Linked to Fetal Fat Accumulation
WEDNESDAY, Jan. 29, 2025 – Excessive gestational weight gain (GWG) is associated with greater fetal size, mainly manifested by fat accumulation across the abdomen, according to a study published...
Food Assistance Ensures Healthy Pregnancies
MONDAY, Jan. 27, 2025 – Food stamps and food banks can be key to healthy pregnancies. Food assistance programs are effective in helping hungry women avoid pregnancy complications, researchers say in...
Food Insecurity in Pregnancy Linked to Perinatal Complications
MONDAY, Jan. 27, 2025 – Food insecurity in pregnancy is associated with an increased risk for perinatal complications, according to a study published online Jan. 23 in JAMA Network Open. Rana...
These Incentives Help People, Including Pregnant Smokers, Quit Smoking
WEDNESDAY, Jan. 15, 2025 – Smokers are better able to quit if they’re offered financial incentives for their efforts. Overall, smokers had up to a 54% better chance at kicking the habit if their q...
Some Maternal Medications Lower Levels of Protein, Fat in Breastmilk
FRIDAY, Jan. 10, 2025 – Some maternal medications are associated with lower levels of protein and fat in breastmilk, according to a study published online Jan. 7 in JAMA Network Open. Essi Whaites...
Low Healthy Eating Scores Common in Pregnancy, Postpartum Periods
MONDAY, Jan. 6, 2025 – Total Healthy Eating Index-2015 (HEI) scores are consistently low throughout pregnancy and postpartum, according to a study published in the November issue of the American...
Persistent Short Sleep During Pregnancy Linked to Metabolic Syndrome
MONDAY, Dec. 30, 2024 – Short sleep duration that persists during pregnancy and for two to seven years after delivery is associated with increased odds of metabolic syndrome, according to a study...
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