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02 Jun
What to Do When Tough-to-Treat Lymphoma Strikes During Pregnancy

What to Do When Tough-to-Treat Lymphoma Strikes During Pregnancy

Not a lot is known about how physicians should handle cases in which a pregnant woman is diagnosed with relapsed/refractory lymphoma.

A new study may provide some perspective.

Though uncommon, this issue is still experienced by about one...

01 Jun
Rate of Pregnant U.S. Women Who Have Diabetes Keeps Rising

Rate of Pregnant U.S. Women Who Have Diabetes Keeps Rising

The number of American women who have diabetes when they become pregnant has increased dramatically over five years, health officials reported Wednesday.

Between 2016 and 2021, the rate of pregnancy among diabetic women has risen 27%, from about 9 per 1,000 births to 11...

22 May
Pregnancy Complications Linked to Higher Stroke Risk for Women

Pregnancy Complications Linked to Higher Stroke Risk for Women

Women who've had certain pregnancy complications have significantly higher odds for a stroke than women with uncomplicated pregnancies, new research shows.

Moreover, these strokes may occur at a relatively early age, according to investigators at the Smidt Heart Institu...

18 May
American Women Need More Maternity Leave, Access to Pregnancy Care: Poll

American Women Need More Maternity Leave, Access to Pregnancy Care: Poll

Pregnancy is a difficult and potentially dangerous time in a woman's life, and U.S. women say they aren't getting the support they need while they're expecting, a new HealthDay/Harris Poll has found.

Nearly 2 in 5 women who are pregnant or have ever been pregnant (37%) s...

17 May
COVID Pandemic May Have Heightened Women's Fears Around Pregnancy

COVID Pandemic May Have Heightened Women's Fears Around Pregnancy

Many American women fear childbirth, and the COVID-19 pandemic did not calm those feelings, new research shows.

"Our results showed really high rates of childbirth fear in our sample," said

16 May
Marijuana Can Affect Fetal Development, Even If Used Early in Pregnancy

Marijuana Can Affect Fetal Development, Even If Used Early in Pregnancy

As recreational marijuana use rises, some dispensaries are recommending it as a remedy for morning sickness, but new research warns that using it during pregnancy may significantly affect fetal growth.

While fetal exposure to cannabis in early pregnancy can reduce birth ...

27 Apr
Pregnancy May Be Riskier for Women With Lupus

Pregnancy May Be Riskier for Women With Lupus

Pregnant women with lupus face potential complications, including a greater risk of premature birth, according to a new U.S. study.

A 10-year audit of hospital records found that these women have more than twice the risk of giving birth to a baby who is premature or grow...

19 Apr
Depression Around Pregnancy Could Raise Women's Heart Risks

Depression Around Pregnancy Could Raise Women's Heart Risks

Depression during pregnancy may be linked to heart disease as soon as two years later, new research suggests.

This is true even when patients don't have high blood pressure during pregnancy, the research team reports April 19 in the Journal of the American Heart Ass...

17 Apr
Kids Whose Moms Took HIV Meds While Pregnant May Be at Higher Risk for Developmental Delays

Kids Whose Moms Took HIV Meds While Pregnant May Be at Higher Risk for Developmental Delays

Children whose mothers took antiretroviral medication for HIV while pregnant may have higher risks for developmental delays at age 5, according to new research.

Nonetheless, researchers said it's important for women with HIV to take antiretroviral therapy during pregnanc...

12 Apr
No Sign Mild COVID in Pregnancy Can Harm Infant Brain

No Sign Mild COVID in Pregnancy Can Harm Infant Brain

Molly E. came down with COVID last February when she was 36 weeks pregnant.

“My symptoms were mild, and after speaking to my obstetrician, I felt reassured to hear that if anything, my baby would maybe have some antibodies,” said the New Jersey resident, who did not ...

10 Apr
Induced Deliveries Could Help Prevent a Major Complication of Pregnancy

Induced Deliveries Could Help Prevent a Major Complication of Pregnancy

A potentially dangerous complication of pregnancy might be prevented by carefully screening women late in pregnancy and planning a timed delivery for those at high risk, a new study reports.

More than half of all preeclampsia cases that occur late in pregnancy could be w...

07 Apr
In Rare Cases, COVID-19 in Pregnancy Could Harm the Fetal Brain

In Rare Cases, COVID-19 in Pregnancy Could Harm the Fetal Brain

It's highly unlikely, but COVID-19 can be transmitted from mother to baby through the placenta, causing injury to the developing fetus' brain, a new study finds.

Researchers shared two unusual cases among hundreds of pregnant and delivering mothers they saw who were infe...

07 Apr
Birth Complications? Risk May Rise Depending on Where in U.S. You Live

Birth Complications? Risk May Rise Depending on Where in U.S. You Live

Where a woman lives in the United States has a lot to do with whether she has severe maternal complications from childbirth, according to new research using Medicaid data.

Her race or ethnicity also greatly affects this, researchers found.

"Near misses...

06 Apr
FDA Withdraws Approval of Drug Meant to Prevent Preterm Births

FDA Withdraws Approval of Drug Meant to Prevent Preterm Births

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Thursday formally withdrew its approval of a drug that was meant to prevent preterm births.

Sold as Makena, the drug was first approved in 2011 under the FDA's accelerated approval program, but subsequent research questioned the m...

03 Apr
Being Born Through Fertility Treatments Won't Affect Your Own Pregnancies, Study Finds

Being Born Through Fertility Treatments Won't Affect Your Own Pregnancies, Study Finds

New research finds that children born after fertility treatments have no increased risk of complications when they themselves later become pregnant.

Norwegian researchers found that while the individuals who were conceived through assisted reproductive technology (ART) ...

29 Mar
Could COVID in Pregnancy Raise Odds for Obese Kids?

Could COVID in Pregnancy Raise Odds for Obese Kids?

The consequences of COVID-19 during pregnancy are still unfolding, but a new study delivers sobering news: Prenatal exposure to the virus may be linked to childhood obesity.

Looking at nearly 280 infants, researchers found those whose mothers had COVID while pregnant h...

27 Mar
COVID in Pregnancy Might Raise Odds for Neurodevelopmental Disorders in Sons: Study

COVID in Pregnancy Might Raise Odds for Neurodevelopmental Disorders in Sons: Study

Boys born to women who had COVID-19 during pregnancy may be at risk for developmental delays, a new study suggests.

Delays in speech and motor function were the most commonly diagnosed conditions in these children at 12 months. They were seen in boys but not in girls, th...

21 Mar
Even Minor Traffic Accidents Can Raise a Woman's Odds for Birth Complications

Even Minor Traffic Accidents Can Raise a Woman's Odds for Birth Complications

“Baby on Board” warning stickers apply even when there's a mom-to-be in the vehicle, a new study argues.

Pregnant women involved in traffic collisions are at heightened risk of potentially serious birth complications, even if the wreck only involves minor injuries, r...

16 Mar
U.S. Pregnancy Deaths Drop Following Spike During Pandemic

U.S. Pregnancy Deaths Drop Following Spike During Pandemic

After U.S. pregnancy deaths soared in 2021, they are on track to drop to pre-pandemic levels in 2022, a new government report shows.

While the decline from more than 1,200 pregnancy deaths in 2021 to 733 deaths in 2022 is positive news, experts said it's still not enoug...

15 Mar
Cardiac Arrest During Childbirth Is Rare, But Some Women Face Higher Risks

Cardiac Arrest During Childbirth Is Rare, But Some Women Face Higher Risks

It's extremely rare, but the number of women suffering cardiac arrest during childbirth is rising in the United States as older, less healthy women have babies, a new study finds.

One in 9,000 women hospitalized during delivery has a cardiac arrest -- a higher rate than...

13 Mar
Postpartum Anxiety: What It Is, Symptoms and Treatments

Postpartum Anxiety: What It Is, Symptoms and Treatments

You may have heard of postpartum depression and “the baby blues,” but did you know that there's another widely studied mental health condition called postpartum anxiety?

Dr. Erica Newli...

09 Mar
Could Walks in the Park Ward Off Postpartum Depression?

Could Walks in the Park Ward Off Postpartum Depression?

New moms who live on tree-lined streets may be somewhat less vulnerable to postpartum depression, according to a new study — the latest to link "green space" to better mental health.

02 Mar
High Blood Pressure in Pregnancy Tied to Thinking Problems Later

High Blood Pressure in Pregnancy Tied to Thinking Problems Later

A new study links high blood pressure during pregnancy with cognitive issues later in life, adding to known risks such as stroke and heart disease.

Women with preeclampsia -- high blood pressure during pregnancy that may be accompanied by kidney or other organ damage -- ...

01 Mar
Could Tiny Plastic Particles Reach the Fetus From Mom's Food? Rat Study Raises Concerns

Could Tiny Plastic Particles Reach the Fetus From Mom's Food? Rat Study Raises Concerns

Most food and water contains "nano-sized" microplastics, and new animal research suggests these tiny particles pass from pregnant rats to their unborn offspring and may impair fetal development.

The same could be true in humans, the study suggests.

“Much remain...

01 Mar
Loneliness a Key Factor in Postpartum Depression

Loneliness a Key Factor in Postpartum Depression

When expectant or new moms experience depression, known as perinatal depression, loneliness may be a driving factor.

“We found that loneliness was central to the experiences of expectant and new mothers with depression. We know that depression and loneliness are often ...

28 Feb
Preeclampsia Could Slow Fetal Development, Study Finds

Preeclampsia Could Slow Fetal Development, Study Finds

Common pregnancy complications like gestational diabetes and preeclampsia may slow infant development in the womb, according to a new study.

This leads to newborns being biologically younger than their gestational age, according to researchers from universities across th...

22 Feb
Kids Born After Elective Induced Labor Performed Worse in School: Study

Kids Born After Elective Induced Labor Performed Worse in School: Study

You're 38 weeks pregnant and so uncomfortable you can barely move, so you ask your doctor if labor can be induced early.

That's not necessarily a good idea, according to new research that found children born after elective induced labor may do worse in school.

Dut...

14 Feb
Delivering a Plus-Sized Baby Could Be Sign of Diabetes Risk

Delivering a Plus-Sized Baby Could Be Sign of Diabetes Risk

Women who give birth to bigger-than-average babies are susceptible to developing type 2 diabetes later in life, a new study suggests.

Large-for-gestational age infants are defined as those weighing 8 pounds or more, said lead study author

14 Feb
No Sign That ADHD Meds in Pregnancy Can Raise Odds for ADHD, Autism in Kids

No Sign That ADHD Meds in Pregnancy Can Raise Odds for ADHD, Autism in Kids

Children who were exposed to attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) medications their moms took during pregnancy are not more prone to neurodevelopmental disorders such as ADHD or autism, researchers report.

The news may be welcome to women who've needed to take...

13 Feb
Wildfire Smoke May Send Pregnant Women Into Premature Labor

Wildfire Smoke May Send Pregnant Women Into Premature Labor

Exposure to wildfire smoke can increase the risk of premature birth, new research suggests.

For the study, the researchers reviewed birth certificates and hospital delivery data for more than 2.5 million pregnant women in California from 2007 to 2012, and used satellite ...

10 Feb
Marijuana Use in Early Pregnancy Could Raise Risks to the Placenta

Marijuana Use in Early Pregnancy Could Raise Risks to the Placenta

New research links cannabis use in the first trimester of pregnancy to poor outcomes, closely related to functioning of the placenta.

This is important information given that more U.S. states are legalizing marijuana for recreational use, researchers said. The study find...

08 Feb
For Baby's Sake, Moms-to-Be Need the Whooping Cough Vaccine: CDC

For Baby's Sake, Moms-to-Be Need the Whooping Cough Vaccine: CDC

Pregnant women can help protect their newborns from whooping cough by getting a Tdap vaccine during the third trimester of pregnancy.

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention tracked cases of infant whooping cough between Jan. 1, 2000, and Dec. 31, 2019.

03 Feb
Pregnant Women in Rural America Often Lack Health Insurance, Upping Risks

Pregnant Women in Rural America Often Lack Health Insurance, Upping Risks

New research suggests that pregnant women and new moms in rural U.S. areas are at greater risk of adverse outcomes, including death, because they are more likely to be uninsured.

Women living in rural communities had lower rates of uninterrupted health insurance before, ...

31 Jan
Smoking in Pregnancy Has Declined by a Third Since 2016

Smoking in Pregnancy Has Declined by a Third Since 2016

There's good news for American mothers-to-be and their newborns: Rates of smoking during pregnancy have fallen by 36% since 2016, a new report finds.

The percentage of pregnant women who smoked was already low in 2016 compared to decades past: 7.2%. But by 2021, that rat...

26 Jan
Mom's Exposure to Dirty Air in Pregnancy Could Harm a Toddler's Development

Mom's Exposure to Dirty Air in Pregnancy Could Harm a Toddler's Development

A mother-to-be's exposure to air pollution during pregnancy may have a lasting impact on her baby's brain development, new research indicates.

Toddlers scored lower on assessments for thinking, motor and language skills when their mothers had more exposure to pollutants ...

19 Jan
She Used Pills to Medically Abort -- But Had a Dangerous Ectopic Pregnancy

She Used Pills to Medically Abort -- But Had a Dangerous Ectopic Pregnancy

In the wake of the U.S. Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe v. Wade in June 2022, access to surgical abortion became increasingly restricted in several states, pushing many women to pursue medication abortions.

But the case of a 22-year-old who took mifepristone and...

17 Jan
Getting COVID in Pregnancy Greatly Raises a Woman's Odds for Death

Getting COVID in Pregnancy Greatly Raises a Woman's Odds for Death

COVID-19 infection in pregnancy raises a woman's risk of death sevenfold and significantly elevates her odds for needing intensive care, a new study finds.

Getting the virus during pregnancy also ups the likelihood of pneumonia, according to researchers at George Washing...

10 Jan
Blood Test Might Warn of Dangerous Complication of Pregnancy

Blood Test Might Warn of Dangerous Complication of Pregnancy

An experimental blood test could one day provide early warning for a life-threatening complication of pregnancy, a new study reports.

Placenta accreta occurs when the placenta — the food and oxygen source for a fetus — grows too deeply into the wall of a woman's uter...

27 Dec
Another Mediterranean Diet Bonus: Healthier Pregnancies

Another Mediterranean Diet Bonus: Healthier Pregnancies

The Mediterranean diet delivers plenty of health dividends, and new research now discovers it may lower complications during pregnancy.

Specifically, women who stuck to the diet had a 21% overall reduced risk of preeclampsia, gestational diabetes, preterm birth, delivery...

14 Dec
States That Restrict Abortions Have More Maternal, Infant Deaths

States That Restrict Abortions Have More Maternal, Infant Deaths

In U.S. states with more restrictive abortion policies, rates of pregnant women, new mothers and infants dying were higher, a new report finds.

The

06 Dec
Risk of Newly Developed High Blood Pressure Rises After Pregnancy

Risk of Newly Developed High Blood Pressure Rises After Pregnancy

One in 10 women will develop high blood pressure for the first time in their lives during the year after they give birth to a child, a new study finds.

“The study findings have implications for postpartum care, particularly among patients without a history of hyperten...

28 Nov
COVID in Pregnancy Can Vary — Get Vaccinated to Stay Safe

COVID in Pregnancy Can Vary — Get Vaccinated to Stay Safe

When pregnant women contract COVID-19, one in 10 will have moderate, severe or even critical symptoms, a new study finds.

So it's important they get their COVID vaccines, experts say.

“Given that patients in all trimesters of pregnancy are susceptible to infectio...

22 Nov
Even a Little Drinking in Pregnancy Can Reshape Fetal Brain

Even a Little Drinking in Pregnancy Can Reshape Fetal Brain

Exposure to even low levels of alcohol while in the womb can change the structure of the fetus' brain, according to Austrian researchers.

The study results suggest that pregnant women...

17 Nov
U.S. Premature Births Hit Highs Not Seen in 15 Years

U.S. Premature Births Hit Highs Not Seen in 15 Years

More than 1 in every 10 births in the United States now occur prematurely, and the number of these more dangerous deliveries jumped by 4% during 2021, a new report from the March of Dimes shows.

The premature birth rate has now reached 10.5% of all births — the highest...

17 Nov
U.S. Home Births Reach Highest Level in Three Decades

U.S. Home Births Reach Highest Level in Three Decades

More pregnant women in the United States are choosing to deliver their babies at home rather than in hospitals, a trend that may have been influenced by the pandemic.

A U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

15 Nov
Progress Against Stillbirths Has Stalled in U.S.

Progress Against Stillbirths Has Stalled in U.S.

U.S. stillbirth rates still need to be tackled at the local, state and national levels because efforts to reduce the risk have stalled, new research claims.

Racial disparities remain as well, with Black women more likely to experience stillbirth (the loss of a baby befor...

04 Nov
Pregnancy Is Most Dangerous for the Very Young

Pregnancy Is Most Dangerous for the Very Young

When preteen children or very young teenagers become pregnant, they face higher rates of complications and a greater risk of winding up in the intensive care unit than older teens do, a new study finds.

The question about what happens when a young girl goes through pregn...

01 Nov
Pregnancy Often More Stressful for Women With Autism

Pregnancy Often More Stressful for Women With Autism

Women who have autism are more vulnerable during pregnancy to depression and anxiety, according to a new British study.

That makes it imperative that effective mental health screening

31 Oct
Stress + Air Pollution a Bad Combo in Pregnancy: Study

Stress + Air Pollution a Bad Combo in Pregnancy: Study

Protecting pregnant women from air pollution may improve the birth weight of their babies, a new study suggests.

This is especially important for stressed-out mothers who live in neighborhoods burdened by poor air quality.

A mother-to-be's exposure to both

28 Oct
No Sign That Anesthesia in Pregnancy Affects Child's Later Development

No Sign That Anesthesia in Pregnancy Affects Child's Later Development

Moms who have had emergency surgery during pregnancy can rest assured that exposure to anesthesia is not linked to developmental issues in their children, a new study reveals.

While surgery and anesthe...