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There Might Be A Link Between Pregnancy Infection & ASD
Results can reassure expectant parents because infections during pregnancy may not pose as great a risk to the baby’s brain as previously thought.
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.
Improving Body Positivity Before & During Pregnancy Can Lead To Healthier Moms & Babies
60% of moms believed that they should be thinner than they are.
"Rollercoaster Stress" During Pregnancy Linked To Negative Emotions In Babies
This study can help remind mothers-to-be to get some help if they need it, but it can also help dad-to-be work with their partners.
Eating Fish During Pregnancy May Not Be So Bad
A study is suggesting that guidelines need to change when it comes to consuming fish when pregnant, as it may not be that bad.
Medicaid Extensions For New Moms Spreading To More States
Right now, states across the US are making it easier for moms of newborns to keep Medicaid up until their baby has their first birthday.
Laughing Gas In Labor Is Becoming More Popular In The US
This is commonly used in other countries, like the UK, but it is only now catching on in the US.
Participation In WIC Helps Boost Birth Outcomes & Lower Mortality
Participation in WIC by mothers is associated with a lower risk of preterm birth, low birth weight, and infant mortality.
Having A "Before Baby" Relationship Check-In Can Help Prevent Perinatal Depression
This conversation with the help of a professional will give people the skills and tools they need to succeed.
Fish Oil & Vitamin D During Pregnancy Can Reduce Risk Of Croup In Baby
Babies and children under the age of three are less likely to develop croup if their mothers took these vitamins and oils when they were pregnant with
Catholic Health Agencies May Make Getting Contraception Harder
Students would only be able to access contraception if they were a victim of sexual assault.
A Same-Day Test Could Help Identify A Miscarriage Risk
The test works similarly to a pregnancy test, and it is cheap and easy to use.
Urine Samples Find "Concerning" Levels Of Carcinogenic Toxins In Pregnant Women
A study has found “widespread exposure” to cancer-causing chemicals during pregnancy.
Air Pollution Impacts A Baby's Gut In First 6 Months
The study found that air pollution exposure in the first six months of a baby’s life can impact their microbiome, or gut bacteria.
1 In 3 Will Still Seek To End Pregnancy If There Are No Abortion Clinics
33,000 pregnant people every year will consider ending a pregnancy themselves.
Breastfeeding NICU Babies May Be Easier With New Model
This system was applied at a hospital, and as predicted, as long as they were followed continuously, this increased the rate of breastfeeding success.
Artificial Intelligence Could Play A Significant Role In Childbirth Soon
A study has shown that there have been successful labor outcomes in pregnant women using AI technology in the delivery room.
Hypertension More Common In Gen Z Moms
The highest rates were among American Indian, Alaskan Native, and Black women.
Intimacy Following Childbirth Is Not Hindered By Type Of Delivery
There is thought that vaginal birth can decrease some sexual enjoyment and that a c-section would not have the same impact.
Family History Of Mental Illness Increases Risk Of Postpartum Depression
To be specific, they are twice as likely to be diagnosed when compared to women who do not have a family history.