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UrduA new study by researchers at UCLA Health finds that early detection of specific microRNAs (miRNAs) packaged in vesicles may offer the opportunity to predict preeclampsia in pregnant people before clinical symptoms manifest.
Tag: Pregnancy
Nearly One in 10 Pregnant People Who Get COVID Will Develop Long COVID
9.3% of people who get COVID while pregnant will go on to develop long COVID. The study, led by University of Utah Health researcher Torri Metz, found that common symptoms were fatigue, gastrointestinal issues, and feeling drained or exhausted by routine activities.
Rutgers Celebrates 50 Years of Growing Midwifery in the Garden State
As the Rutgers School of Nursing program enters its second half century, the midwifery model of care is more relevant than ever, experts say
Pregnant pause? Elite athletes challenge norms and perceptions when expecting
New research from the University of South Australia has found that contrary to common concerns, elite athletes often report fewer pregnancy-related complaints (compared to non-athletes) and often displayed improved athletic performance after giving birth.
Higher Calcium and Zinc Intake Linked with Healthier Pregnancy Outcomes
People with higher intakes of calcium and zinc in the three months before they conceived were significantly less likely to suffer hypertensive disorders during their pregnancy compared with those who had lower intakes of these essential minerals, according to new research.
NUTRITION 2024 Press Materials Available Now
Press materials are now available for NUTRITION 2024, the annual flagship meeting of the American Society for Nutrition (ASN). Top nutrition scientists and practitioners from around the world will gather to share the latest research findings on food and nutrition during the meeting in Chicago from June 29–July 2.
Alarming study unveils how “forever chemicals” transfer from mothers to newborns
In an important scientific advancement, researchers have explored significant mechanisms and health implications of polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) exposure in infants, analyzing their transfer through the placenta and into breast milk.
Study suggests hepatitis E may be a sexually transmitted infection
Discovering that hepatitis E virus is associated with sperm in pigs suggests the virus may be both sexually transmitted and linked to male infertility, according to a new study.
Continuing metformin during first trimester does not increase risk for major malformations
A study of more than 12,000 pregnant women with type 2 diabetes receiving metformin monotherapy before conception found that compared with switching to insulin monotherapy, continuing metformin and adding insulin in early pregnancy resulted in little to no increased risk for major malformations in the infant.
ECHO Discovery Webinar: Fish consumption during pregnancy and impacts on child health
Three investigators from the Environmental Influences on Child Health Outcomes (ECHO) Program will discuss their recent paper on fish consumption and omega-3 supplementation during pregnancy and recent guidance on fatty acid supplements to prevent preterm birth.
Type of weight loss surgery women undergo before pregnancy may influence children’s weight gain
The type of weight loss surgery women undergo before becoming pregnant may affect how much weight their children gain in the first three years of life, suggests a study being presented Monday at ENDO 2024, the Endocrine Society’s annual meeting in Boston, Mass.
Low socioeconomic status raises pregnant women’s risk of exposure to thyroid-disrupting chemicals
Exposure to some endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs) that harm the thyroid gland has increased over the past 20 years among U.S. women of childbearing age and pregnant women, especially among those with lower social and economic status, a new study finds. The results will be presented Monday at ENDO 2024, the Endocrine Society’s annual meeting in Boston, Mass.
Metformin may be as safe as insulin during pregnancy, 11-year data shows
Metformin is safe to use during pregnancy to manage diabetes, with no long-term adverse effects on the children born and their mothers for at least 11 years after childbirth, according to research presented Sunday at ENDO 2024, the Endocrine Society’s annual meeting in Boston, Mass. This is the first study to look at longer term effects of metformin use during pregnancy.
Tiny Worm Helps Uncover Long-lasting Prenatal Effects from Amphetamines
During pregnancy, the effects of therapeutical doses of amphetamine have been investigated on birth outcomes in humans. However, a thorough investigation of the mechanisms underlying the long-term effects of embryonal exposure to addictive doses of amphetamine remains largely unexplored.
Structural Inequities Amplify Homelessness Challenges for Pregnant People in Washington DC
New research conducted with Washington, DC, residents who experienced homelessness during pregnancy sheds light on the intersection of homelessness, pregnancy, and racial inequities. The findings underscore the urgent need for policy and practice changes to support vulnerable populations.
Prenatal exposure to air pollution associated with increased mental health risks
A baby’s exposure to air pollution while in the womb is associated with the development of certain mental health problems once the infant reaches adolescence, new research has found.
Placental hormone spike in late pregnancy linked to postpartum depressive symptoms
A University of California, Irvine-led team has found evidence of a potential link between patterns of changes in a key pregnancy hormone – placental corticotropin-releasing hormone – and symptoms of postpartum depression.
Future Parents More Likely to Get RSV Vaccine When Pregnant if Aware That RSV Can Be a Serious Illness in Infants
A nationwide survey of people who were pregnant or trying to become pregnant found that overall 54 percent expressed interest in the RSV vaccine during pregnancy. Perceiving RSV as a serious illness in infants was the strongest predictor of likely vaccination during pregnancy. Likelihood to receive the RSV vaccine during pregnancy was also higher among parents with a child at home already. Findings were published in the journal Pediatrics.
Benefits of Quitting Cigarettes During Pregnancy Exceed Dangers of Weight Gain
A Rutgers Health study ties quitting to more hypertensive disorders but fewer premature deliveries and stillbirths.
Women with serious mental illness want pregnancy information, resources from mental health providers
Women with serious mental illness (SMI) who are pregnant or planning a pregnancy face gaps in information, support and resources in mental health services. The findings highlight the need to integrate pregnancy and parenting interventions, education, and other resources for women with SMI.
Rapid rise seen in mental health diagnosis and care during and after pregnancy
Mental health issues during pregnancy or the first year of parenthood have a much greater chance of getting detected and treated now than just over a decade ago, a trio of new studies suggests. But the rise in diagnosis and care hasn’t happened equally across different groups and states.
Yale researcher finds pregnancy accelerates biological aging – temporarily
A recent study led by Kieran O’Donnell, Assistant Professor at Yale School of Medicine, finds the biological (epigenetic) age of pregnant women increased by about two years from early pregnancy to late pregnancy. The effect is largely reversed after childbirth:…
Study: Pregnancy accelerates biological aging
Researchers at Yale School of Medicine find in a new study that pregnancy accelerates aging. The good news: There appears to be a significant reversal of the effect in the first few months after childbirth. Using data from blood samples…
Could AI Predict Pregnancy Risk?
AI tools may outperform human doctors in predicting some medical outcomes, accounting for patients’ unique circumstances while reducing costs for those who don’t need specialized care. What are the risks of using AI to help make medical decisions—and are they worse than the risks we already face?
Mount Sinai Experts to Present New Research at 71th Annual Meeting of the Society for Reproductive Investigation
Researchers available for interview about their new studies and other women’s health topics
CDC Sharply Overestimates Maternal Death Rate, New Study Finds
Researchers from Rutgers Health and other institutions dispute claims that the maternal death rate in the United States has climbed steeply in the past two decades.
Michigan Ross Professor Sarah Miller Examines Relationship of Reproductive Health and Economics in Financial Times Poll
Access to reproductive health care — and abortion in particular — is an issue that resonates with voters’ deeply held personal beliefs and reflects their underlying moral, philosophical, and religious views. But is it also an economic issue?
RUDN doctors found a mechanism of preeclampsia development
RUDN University doctors studied immunohistochemical markers in patients with normal pregnancy and preeclampsia and noticed patterns.
Postpartum heart risk: Tips for young moms who may be unaware of long-term dangers
Young women with healthy hearts may be unaware they face elevated risks of developing heart disorders after becoming pregnant. Even worse, the issue may go undetected for years after giving birth because symptoms may mimic those of pregnancy. Dr. Rina…
Males born to obese mothers more likely to suffer health issues as adults
Males born to obese women are more likely to be overweight at birth and develop metabolic complications in later life, including liver disease and diabetes.
A Noninvasive Way to Measure Placental Health
A healthy placenta is critical for a healthy baby. But unfortunately, there’s no direct way to measure how well this important organ is working.
Autoimmune disease and pregnancy
For many aspiring mothers with autoimmune disease, pregnancy can be daunting and full of unknowns.
Study provides new explanation for why placenta may not properly separate at birth, putting mother and newborn at risk
A new study led by researchers at UCLA may change the way clinicians and scientists understand, diagnose and treat placenta accreta spectrum disorder, a serious condition in which the placenta fails to separate from the uterus at birth, jeopardizing the life and health of both mother and baby.
Flame-Retardant Chemicals May Increase Risk of Preterm Birth, Higher Birth Weight
Rutgers Health participated in a federal study that found certain organophosphate esters were linked to increased risk of early birth, especially in girls
UC Irvine-led study links long-term air pollution exposure to postpartum depression in SoCal
Irvine, Calif., Oct. 31, 2023 — Long-term maternal exposure to common air pollutants, both before and after childbirth, has been linked to increased risk of postpartum depression for mothers – with symptoms ranging from anxiety and irritability to suicide – and may lead to cognitive, emotional, psychological and behavioral impairments in their infants, according to research led by the University of California, Irvine.
Center Will Support Healthy Pregnancies by Detecting Placenta Problems Sooner
Rutgers teams up with four other universities to form a new research center in Piscataway.
High Pregnancy Weight Gain Tied to Higher Risk of Later Death
Findings from 50 years of data highlighted the health risks when more weight is gained in pregnancy than recommended, especially when it comes to heart disease- and diabetes-related mortality
Oula Announces Third Clinic And Expanded Partnership With Mount Sinai Health System To Provide Wider Access To Collaborative Maternity Care
Oula-Mount Sinai West partnership offers patients the best of obstetrics and midwifery, with midwife-led delivery supported by leading hospital’s expertise and resources
Two easy fixes could reduce bleeding after cesarean delivery
Two simple solutions could help prevent severe bleeding (postpartum hemorrhage) after cesarean delivery, suggests research presented at the ANESTHESIOLOGY® 2023 annual meeting. As the leading cause of maternal mortality in the U.S. at the time of birth, postpartum hemorrhage is more common after cesarean deliveries than vaginal births.
No universal body image experience in pregnancy – study
A new study has discovered large variations in how pregnancy can affect women’s perceptions of their own body, including experiences of negative body image.
Maternal obesity predicts heart disease risk better than pregnancy complications
Pregnancy complications such as preeclampsia and gestational diabetes have recently been associated with a higher risk of developing heart disease later in life. But a new Northwestern Medicine study has found obesity before or during pregnancy is the actual root cause of future cardiovascular disease.
Faster growth of the placenta is linked to increased risk of preeclampsia
Research sheds light on how genetics influences the growth of the placenta and reveals a link to increased risk of disease in the mother.
Brain is ‘rewired’ during pregnancy to prepare for motherhood
Researchers at the Francis Crick Institute have shown that pregnancy hormones ‘rewire’ the brain to prepare mice for motherhood.
Pregnant women offered new hope for safe and effective gestational diabetes treatment
Researchers at University of Galway have taken a significant step forward in the management of gestational diabetes mellitus after a clinical trial involving pregnant women provided new hope for expectant mothers suffering the condition.
Rh sensitization treatment may be unnecessary in first trimester pregnancies
A special immune treatment may not be necessary until after the first trimester of pregnancy, according to Penn State-led research. The researchers said their results could change pregnancy care guidelines and possibly close global health equity gaps.
Wearable device data reveals that reduced sleep and activity in pregnancy is linked to premature birth risk
A lack of sleep and reduced physical activity during pregnancy are linked to risk of preterm birth, according to new research led by the Stanford School of Medicine.
HMH Physician Awarded $5.6 Million NIH Grant as part of National ECHO Study To Assess Environmental Influences on Health and Development of Children with Disabilities
Dr. Judy Aschner continues her investigations into childhood development
Study finds the placenta holds answers to many unexplained pregnancy losses
Yale researchers have shown that placental examination resulted in the accurate pathologic determination of more than 90% of previously unexplained pregnancy losses, a discovery that they say may inform pregnancy care going forward.
In major breakthrough, researchers close in on preeclampsia cure
Researchers from Western and Brown University have made groundbreaking progress towards identifying the root cause and potential therapy for preeclampsia.
Understanding the Surge in Cannabis Use among Pregnant and Postpartum Women in the US
Rutgers researcher leads effort to map associations between mental health disorders, cannabis use and cannabis use disorder during pregnancy and postpartum in the United States