American Mothers Experience Psychological Stress Due to High Cost of Healthcare Coverage

Medicine & Technology Nov 02, 2021

A new study shows that financial stress is present in more than 50 percent of newly pregnant and expectant mothers in the US.

42 Mystery Chemicals Discovered in Pregnant Women and Infants May Have Come From Consumer Goods

Mar 26, 2021

A study recently found more than 100 synthetic chemicals in pregnant women and their babies including 42 others labeled as 'mysterious chemicals.'

Pregnant During the Pandemic? 3 Tips to Keep Mom and Baby Safe From the Coronavirus

Jul 20, 2020

Being pregnant during the coronavirus could seem like a nightmare. Check out these tips to ensure that mom and baby are safe from COVID-19 during these trying times.

Can Coronavirus Affect Babies in Uterus? New Study Suggests it Could

May 22, 2020

A new study reveals that the coronavirus can affect pregnant women's placenta and could possibly be a cause for complications during and after pregnancy. Although the authors believe that data is still limited to jump into conclusions, they advise pregnant mothers to take extra caution regarding their pregnancies.

Aspirin Could Prevent Preeclampsia but 50% of Pregnant Women at Risk Miss Out on this Drug: Study

May 22, 2020

Many experts find that low dose aspirin can significantly prevent preeclampsia, a condition involving high blood pressure, in pregnant women. Obstetrician, Joanna Girling, contends that the many are missing out since the drug isn't made available for pregnant women at risk since it isn't officially marketed for that purpose. Click the link to read more.

Where Did Baby Go? TikTok Video Shows How this Pregnant Mom’s Belly Suddenly Disappears

May 11, 2020

Watch the TikTok video of how a pregnant woman makes her baby bump "disappear". Viewers are doubtful if the act itself is safe, but health experts say it is harmless. Click the link above to see more.

Must-Haves For Pregnant Women As Advised By Expert Moms

Apr 17, 2020

Are you an expectant mom? Or are you someone who's looking for the perfect present to give your pregnant friend or loved one? If you are, you've come to the right place. Listed here are some must-haves for pregnant women as advised by expert moms. Click the link above to reveal the list.

Majority of Pregnant Women Who Tested Positive for Coronavirus Were Asymptomatic; New Moms, Be Cautious, Scientists Warn

Apr 17, 2020

A new study from the New English Journal of Medicine revealed that 29 out of 33 pregnant women who tested positive for coronavirus were asymptomatic. This leads scientists to believe that there could be a lot of pregnant out there oblivious to the fact that they are possible carriers of the virus. Experts urge new moms to take precautions, especially when caring for their newborns.

Effects of Climate Change On Birth Rates

Dec 21, 2019

High carbon emissions could affect the timing of birth, study says.

Can babies hear sounds while they are in the womb?

Aug 30, 2019

Most pregnant women let their babies listen to music and sing to them while they are sitll inside their belly, but can babies really hear them?

Internal Bacteria Grow in Pregnant Women for the First Time, New Study Proves

Apr 16, 2019

Bacteria sense progesterone and react to it

Studies show that smoking during pregnancy can double the chance of a baby’s death

Mar 11, 2019

This study analyzed about 20 million births and around 19,000 unexpected infant deaths.

Zika Retreats In America; Pregnancy Problems Does Not Have To Blame Only On The Virus

Jun 14, 2017

Researchers have investigated and observed that Zika virus is not the only thing to be blame on pregnancy problems and fetal abnormalities for it only results to small rate on the problems. Furthermore, Zika virus now retreats in America for the cases had been decreased from last year.

Chronic Pain After Cesarean Delivery Could Be Reduced With Breastfeeding, Study Reveals

Jun 04, 2017

A study found out that breastfeeding after undergoing cesarean delivery eases chronic pain.

Preeclampsia, As Well As Cure For It, May Be Due To Altered Immune Cells

May 04, 2017

The immune system's natural killer cells n pregnant women alter in response to placental ischemia, so altering the NK cells can blunt some of the problems, discover scientists.