Early pregnancy sulfur dioxide exposure raises odds of congenital limb defects
A large Chinese cohort study identifies early pregnancy as a sensitive window during which sulfur dioxide exposure is…
Higher minimum wage linked to fewer pregnancy complications
A nationwide analysis finds that higher minimum wages are associated with lower rates of dangerous pregnancy-related hypertension, pointing…
Maternal obesity raises childhood epilepsy and disability risks, new study shows
A national Korean cohort study reveals that elevated pre-pregnancy BMI independently increases childhood risks of epilepsy and intellectual…
How Food Shapes Genes Before Birth
IntroductionThe evolution of nutritional epigeneticsWhat is epigenetics?Biochemical pathways linking maternal nutrition to fetal gene expressionHealth outcomes in offspringClinical…
Postpartum check-ups with general practitioners in Norway: a cross-sectional survey of attendance, content and patient satisfaction | BMC Primary Care
Setting: Norwegian postpartum health care In Norway, every resident has the right to choose a designated, regular GP,…
Common wearable devices could remotely monitor pregnancy-related health changes
A simple fitness tracker might hold the key to revolutionizing maternal healthcare. Scientists at Scripps Research have found…
Prevalence and predictors of caesarean deliveries at the Tamale teaching hospital in Northern Ghana | BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth
Study design, area, period and population The study was conducted at Tamale Teaching Hospital (TTH) in the Northern…