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Pandemic Decreased Breastfeeding Rates
Breastfeeding, exclusive or not, decreased due to the pandemic even though most people were home with their babies.
Change In Menstrual Cycle With COVID Vaccine
COVID-19 vaccine can have an impact on the menstrual cycle, but the changes are typically small and only temporary.
Pregnant Women Who Have Had COVID-19 & Vaccinated Provide Most Antibodies To Their Baby
Vaccinating women who were infected with COVID-19 during their pregnancy (before delivery) provides the most antibodies to the newborn.
COVID-19 Damages The Placenta's Immune Response For Other Illnesses
If a woman contracts the virus while she is pregnant, the infection can damage the immune response to further infections.
COVID-19 Boosters "Well-Tolerated" In Pregnant & Nursing Women
Majority of participants did really well, and they actually reported that they had less severe reactions than they did with their initial shots.
Severe COVID-19 Unlikely To Occur In Newborn Babies
Study showed that COVID-19 diagnoses are found in only 0.1% of newborn babies younger than 4 weeks old.
Effects Of Pandemic Stress On Fertility (& What You Can Do About It)
While a lot of couples may have put a halt to their conception plans, a lot still wanted to try, but the stress may have made it harder.
Pregnant Women With Placenta Abnormalities & COVID Experienced Poor Outcomes
49% of women exhibited at least one abnormal feature, and this is concerning.
The Pandemic Impacted Celebrity Pregnancy Plans, Just Ask Amy Schumer!
Many celebrities halted their hopes of becoming parents (again) due to the uncertainty that the pandemic brought.
COVID-19 Vaccine Does Not Impact Health Of Placenta
This study may help ease pregnant women's fear about the vaccine.
Social Development Of Infants Unaffected By Pandemic
The researchers wanted to look at the youngest members of society and see how they were coping with the pandemic.
The World's Largest Study On Long COVID-19 In Infants & Toddlers Is Done: Here's What We Know
40% of children under the age of 3 continued to suffer from certain symptoms two months after they were infected.
Pandemic Stress Can Impact Ovulation & Fertility
It is a known fact that stress can impact a woman’s menstruation cycle, which can lead to later or skipped ovulation.
I'm Worried That My Pandemic Baby Is Behind
I guess my whole point for any mom who is in the same boat as me is that we did it!
Pandemic Led To Dangerous Feeding Habits For Infants
It seemed like an impossible choice, as parents said that they either had to let their baby starve or use products that they knew were not recommended
Pandemic Maternal Stress May Impact Fetus' Brain Development
The goal of the study was to look at the impact of the pandemic on pregnant women, the impact on the developing fetus rather than the impact of COVID.
Study Looks At The Mental Health Of Pregnant Women During Pandemic & It's Grim
23% of pregnant/postpartum women suffered with major depressive symptoms.
COVID-19 Infection During Pregnancy Results In High Inflammation For Infants
While it remains that passing on the virus to a fetus when pregnant is incredibly rare, they are not immune to some side effects.
More Omicron Cases In Pregnant Women, Less Hospitalizations
Researchers explain why Omicron cases in pregnant women were less severe.
Frustrated Parents Of Younger Children Waiting For A COVID-19 Vaccine
More than half (53%) are not happy about the lack of vaccines available for their children who are under the age of five.