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Oral Microbiome Linked to Stress, Mental Health in Pregnant Women
WEDNESDAY, Nov. 20, 2024 – In pregnant women, the oral microbiome is associated with stress and mental health, according to a study published online Nov. 19 in BMJ Mental Health. Ann M. Alex, Ph.D.,...
Want to Lower Chemical Exposures in Pregnancy? Quit Nail Polish, Makeup and Hair Dye
TUESDAY, Nov. 19, 2024 – Women who won't leave the house without makeup or a spritz of hairspray may want to think twice about those habits when they're pregnant or breastfeeding. New research links...
Chemicals From Personal Care Products Detected in Pregnant, Lactating Women
TUESDAY, Nov. 19, 2024 – The use of personal care products (PCPs) such as hair dyes may be a modifiable source of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substance (PFAS) exposure in pregnant and lactating...
Prenatal Vitamin D Supplementation Increases Bone Density in Children
FRIDAY, Nov. 15, 2024 – Supplementation with cholecalciferol 1,000 IU/day during pregnancy is associated with greater offspring bone mineral density during childhood, according to a study published...
Vitamin D Supplements in Pregnancy Linked to Stronger Bones in Kids
THURSDAY, Nov.7, 2024 – Women who take vitamin D supplements during a pregnancy may be giving their kids the legacy of stronger bones, new British research suggests. Children whose moms took vitamin...
Abortion Rights Measures Pass in 7 States, Fail in 3
WEDNESDAY, Nov. 6, 2024 – In election results that showed protecting women's reproductive freedoms matter to a majority of Americans, abortion rights measures passed in seven states and failed in...
Recreational Cannabis Legalization Tied to Higher Prenatal Use
TUESDAY, Nov. 5, 2024 – The implementation of recreational cannabis legalization (RCL) in California was associated with an increase in prenatal cannabis use, according to a study published online...
About 1 in 20 Women Use Marijuana During Pregnancy
MONDAY, Nov. 4, 2024 – Although numerous studies have shown that marijuana use during pregnancy may harm both the fetus and a mom-to-be, almost 6% of women responding to a recent survey said they...
USPSTF Recommends Screening for Domestic Violence in Pregnant, Postpartum Women
TUESDAY, Oct. 29, 2024 – The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force recommends screening for intimate partner violence (IPV) in pregnant and postpartum women and women of reproductive age. This...
Coffee Intake During Pregnancy Not Linked to Neurodevelopmental Issues
FRIDAY, Oct. 25, 2024 – Maternal coffee consumption during pregnancy does not likely cause neurodevelopmental difficulties (NDs) in offspring, according to a study published online Oct. 9...
COVID in Pregnancy Won't Lead to Neurodevelopmental Issues in Kids
WEDNESDAY, Oct. 23, 2024 – New research offers some comfort to pregnant women who become ill with COVID: Brain development doesn’t appear to be impaired in children exposed to the virus while in the ...
Could Caffeine in Pregnancy Help Prevent Cerebral Palsy in Kids?
TUESDAY, Oct. 22, 2024 – Experiments in sheep are hinting that doses of caffeine given to women in pregnancy, as well as their newborns after birth, could prevent cerebral palsy. Cerebral palsy is a...
Most Pregnant Women Exposed to 'Hormone-Disrupting' Chemical in Food
MONDAY, Oct. 21, 2024 – Studies in mice have shown that the fungal toxin zearalenone can mimic estrogen, and it might hamper reproduction. It's not yet clear if the "mycoestrogen" compound can do...
Exercise in Pregnancy Might Lower Baby's Odds for Asthma Later
MONDAY, Oct. 14, 2024 – A child’s risk of asthma can be cut by nearly half if their mother regularly works out while expecting, a new study says. Exercising three or more times a week while pregnant ...
Insurance-Related Disparities Seen in Prenatal Diagnosis of Congenital Heart Disease
TUESDAY, Oct. 8, 2024 – Second-trimester ultrasound receipt mediates a considerable portion of the association between public insurance and prenatal diagnosis of congenital heart disease (CHD),...
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