Pregnancy & Childbirth

Pregnancy and Childbirth

Mom and baby share “good bacteria” through breast milk

Written on July 14, 2020 by Healthcanal Staff

Does ‘mommy brain’ last? Study shows motherhood does not diminish attention

Written on June 24, 2020 by Healthcanal Staff

Maternal obesity linked to increased risk of early-onset neonatal sepsis

Written on June 17, 2020 by Healthcanal Staff

RNA Molecules in Maternal Blood May Predict Pregnancies at Risk for Preeclampsia

Written on May 19, 2020 by Healthcanal Staff

Pregnant women are not at greater risk of severe COVID-19 than other women

Written on May 12, 2020 by Healthcanal Staff

Human pregnancy is weird. A new study adds to the mystery

Written on April 22, 2020 by Healthcanal Staff

New clues in understanding how to prevent food allergies by breastfeeding

Written on January 20, 2020 by Healthcanal Staff

Recurrent miscarriage: diabetes drug could lead to new treatment

Written on January 10, 2020 by Healthcanal Staff

Study: Water births are as safe as land births for mom, baby

Written on December 10, 2019 by Healthcanal Staff

Monthly birth control pill could replace daily doses

Written on December 5, 2019 by Healthcanal Staff

Landmark clinical trial could reduce the numbers of unnecessary C-sections

Written on November 21, 2019 by Healthcanal Staff

One-third of reproductive-age women have health conditions that may complicate pregnancy

Written on November 13, 2019 by Healthcanal Staff

Significant association between use of long-acting contraceptives and unprecedented decline in abortion rate, study finds

Written on October 29, 2019 by Healthcanal Staff

New study examines how diet contributes to toxic exposure for pregnant women and children

Written on October 23, 2019 by Healthcanal Staff

Simple test predicts dangerous pregnancy disorder

Written on October 23, 2019 by Healthcanal Staff

Pregnant women may soon be able to detect their own risk of preeclampsia with a smartphone

Written on October 21, 2019 by Healthcanal Staff

Heart rate and blood pressure changes during pregnancy are less dramatic than previously thought

Written on September 12, 2019 by Healthcanal Staff

Use of antibiotics in preemies has lasting, potentially harmful effects

Written on September 10, 2019 by Healthcanal Staff

Scientists unlock secrets of maternal/fetal cellular communication during pregnancy

Written on August 20, 2019 by Healthcanal Staff

Findings Shed New Light On Why Zika Causes Birth Defects In Some Pregnancies

Written on August 18, 2019 by Healthcanal Staff

New test could reduce premature births by up to 30 per cent

Written on July 12, 2019 by Healthcanal Staff

Study probes effects of prenatal alcohol exposure on brain development

Written on July 11, 2019 by Healthcanal Staff

Investigating maternal exposures on the neurodevelopment of infants

Written on July 9, 2019 by Healthcanal Staff

Clinical trials beginning for possible preeclampsia treatment

Written on June 24, 2019 by Healthcanal Staff

Vaccine against cytomegalovirus slowed transmission in monkeys. Goal is to prevent disabilities in infants.

Written on June 13, 2019 by Healthcanal Staff

Babies make room in the womb for bacteria

Written on June 6, 2019 by Healthcanal Staff

New approach uses magnetic beads to treat preeclampsia

Written on May 13, 2019 by Healthcanal Staff

Progesterone could increase live births in women with early pregnancy bleeding and a history of miscarriage

Written on May 8, 2019 by Healthcanal Staff

Study shows maternal weight at the start of pregnancy linked with increased risks of complications

Written on May 8, 2019 by Healthcanal Staff

How both mother and baby genes affect birth weight

Written on May 1, 2019 by Healthcanal Staff

When pregnant women take kratom, their babies may suffer

Written on April 24, 2019 by Healthcanal Staff

Common anti-inflammatory could protect baby brains

Written on April 18, 2019 by Healthcanal Staff

3D modelling identifies nutrient exchange in the human placenta

Written on April 18, 2019 by Healthcanal Staff

Why IUDs and Birth Control Implants Are on the Rise

Written on April 9, 2019 by Healthcanal Staff

Study Reveals Early Molecular Signs of High-Risk Pregnancy

Written on April 8, 2019 by Healthcanal Staff

Artificial Intelligence Approach Optimizes Embryo Selection for IVF

Written on April 4, 2019 by Healthcanal Staff

Can a protein in cord blood predict risk of death, cerebral palsy in preterm infants?

Written on April 2, 2019 by Healthcanal Staff

Research may predict outcomes for newborns with rare disease

Written on April 1, 2019 by Healthcanal Staff

IVF birthweights increased over 25 years

Written on March 14, 2019 by Healthcanal Staff

Demonisation of smoking and drinking in pregnancy can prevent cessation

Written on February 15, 2019 by Healthcanal Staff