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CDC released a new webpage and suite of materials for healthcare professionals as part of the Hear Her campaign, which aims to reduce pregnancy-related deaths. Over 700 women die every year due to pregnancy-related complications, and two…

1. IntroductionThe perinatal period, spanning from pregnancy through to the postpartum period, represents a pivotal time of profound physiological, psychological, and social changes for both the mother and the developing baby . This…

In January 2024, researchers at Aga Khan University (AKU) in Pakistan’s Sindh province, launched an ambitious four-year project to measure the impact of extreme heat on maternal and child health. Studies on the impact of the climate…

Pregnant women and workers with children are often unfairly treated by their bosses and colleagues, despite laws to protect against workplace discrimination in Australia, according to a new study. The prevalence of mistreatment has…

1. IntroductionThe COVID-19 pandemic, emerging in 2019, was caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus. This pandemic, characterized by rapid viral spread, significantly strained healthcare systems and the worldwide economy . It underscored the…

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1. IntroductionCytomegalovirus (CMV), part of the Betaherpesvirinae subfamily, enlarges virus-infected cells, hence its name (cyto: cell, mega: large) . CMV, which has linear double-stranded DNA, consists of a phospholipid-rich…

1. IntroductionIncreasingly, studies are linking air pollution to an increased risk of adverse pregnancy outcomes such as preterm birth (PTB) . Among these pollutants, volatile organic compounds such as BTEX (benzene, toluene,…

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1. IntroductionInfection with the hepatitis B virus (HBV) affects people all over the world, involving approximately 257 million people or accounting for 3.5% of the world population. Maternal-to-child transmission or vertical…

Charlotte, a round stingray, was determined to be pregnant, despite not having a male ray companion for at least eight years. Aquarium and Shark…

1. IntroductionThe perinatal period, from conception to one year after childbirth, entails significant physical, psychological and social challenges . Although many parents adapt well to the changes and challenges that they face, the…

TORONTO, October 10, 2018 – A new study led by York University researchers has found that fluoride levels in urine are twice as high for pregnant women living in Canadian cities where fluoride is…

Which foods are the healthiest, and which cause us harm? It’s been debated long before “paleo,” “low-carb” and “sugar-busting” entered our lexicon. But even staples of healthy diets like fish and fruit may be harmful in higher…

Researchers from USC and UCLA have found that women living near natural gas and oil wells that use flaring to burn off excess gas face a 50% greater risk of premature birth than women with no exposure. “Our study finds that…

Pregnant, low-income New Yorkers living in neighborhoods with higher levels of air pollution were 60 percent more likely to test positive for COVID-19, according to a new study led by scientists at Columbia University Mailman School of…

1. IntroductionVaccination is an established public health tool for preventing many infectious diseases and associated mortalities . This is because inoculation processes are relatively safe, do not require frequent user intervention,…

Credit: CC0 Public Domain A new analysis of trial data on pregnant smokers, led by researchers at Queen Mary University of London, finds…

December 9, 2022—Flu season came early this year with some of the highest hospitalization rates seen at this time of the year in a decade. Preliminary data from CDC indicate that so far this season, nearly 50% of reported flu-associated…

The nutritional benefits of eating fish during pregnancy appear to outweigh the potential harms of mercury contamination, Emily Oken, M.D., explained during her May 8 NIEHS Keystone Science Lecture. Conflicting messages around fish…

  FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:August 12, 2021 COLUMBIA, S.C. − A group of the top health organizations in South Carolina has combined to issue a joint recommendation for all pregnant women in South Carolina to get vaccinated…

Prevalence of e-cigarette (ec) or combustible cigarette (cc) use during late pregnancy among adolescents by birth year, 2016–2021. Credit: JAMA Network Open (2023).…

During this pandemic, how concerned are you that visiting your prenatal provider (e.g., OB/GYN, nurse, or midwife) in person might lead to COVID-19 exposure?    Not at all concerned45043.4   Slightly concerned33632.4   Somewhat…

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December 21, 2023 – When the COVID-19 pandemic hit in 2020, it became clear early on that infection was associated with higher risks in pregnant people. They experienced worse outcomes in terms of severe illness, ICU admissions, and…

Summary What is already known about this topic? Anemia during pregnancy increases risk for maternal and infant morbidity and mortality. What is added by this report? Anemia prevalence among pregnant women enrolled in the Special…

Lisa P. Oakley, PhD1,*; Kaitlin Hufstetler, MD1,2,*; Jesse O’Shea, MD1; J. Danielle Sharpe, PhD1,3; Cristin McArdle, PhD1,3; Varsha Neelam, MPH1; Nicole M. Roth, MPH1; Emily O. Olsen, PhD1; Maren Wolf, MPH1,3; Leah Zilversmit Pao,…

Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain Drug overdose deaths rose markedly between January to June 2018 and July to December 2021 among 10- to…

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GENEVA/NEW YORK - Pregnant women, babies and children face extreme health risks from climate catastrophes that warrant urgent attention, according to a Call for Action released today by United Nations (UN) agencies ahead of the global…

People Who Are Breastfeeding CDC recommends that people who are breastfeeding stay up to date with COVID-19 vaccination and get the updated COVID-19 vaccine. Although breastfeeding people were not included in clinical trials for the…

Social and economic factors, especially poverty, affect access to health care, and disproportionately affect people with HIV. Pregnant women with HIV may face more barriers to accessing medical care and staying on treatment if they also…

Source: Centers for Disease Control and PreventionRelated MedlinePlus Pages: Infections and Pregnancy, Vaccine Safety, Vaccines

Development ChartThis development chart shows vulnerability of the developing baby to defects throughout pregnancy. Alcohol in the mother's blood passes to the baby through the umbilical cord. Drinking alcohol during pregnancy can cause…