Mother’s gut microbiome during pregnancy shapes baby’s brain development
Researchers have compared the development of the fetal brain in mice whose mothers had no bacteria in their gut, to...
Health of Pregnant Women
Why does the US have such a high maternal mortality rate? | Health News
Amid fierce debates around abortion and challenges with access to healthcare, women in the United States face another battle: the...
Even 1 cigarette a day during pregnancy can harm baby
Just a daily cigarette or two before or during pregnancy endangers the health of newborns, a new study warns. Photo...
Just one or two cigarettes a day before or during pregnancy linked to major newborn health problems
Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain Even light smoking of just one to two cigarettes a day either before or at any...
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High Blood Pressure During Pregnancy Has Doubled
The prevalence of chronic hypertension among pregnant people doubled between 2008 and 2021, according to recent research. The study, published...
Fewer babies born in 2023, as more pregnant women missed prenatal care
The number of women going through pregnancy without prenatal care is growing — even though the overall number of babies...
