Have you ever worried that a single thing you did without thinking could harm the one you love most? Welcome to pregnant life! With a mom’s gestational health under scrutiny as an explanation for Autism Spectrum Disorder, it’s no surprise then that it’s a source of unease. But what if a mom’s choices aren’t to […]

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Birth injuries don’t just affect a child’s health, but they can have a huge impact on the whole family and take a toll on their emotional and financial well-being. While rare, six to eight live births out of every 1,000 are affected by birth injuries. The consequences of these injuries can be life altering, which […]

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Scandi scientists report that children exposed to the widely used pain medicine acetaminophen/paracetamol in the womb, did not go on to develop autism spectrum disorder (ASD), attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) or intellectual disabilities at a higher rate than other youngsters1. The study published in JAMA earlier this year, followed over two million kids born in […]

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You or somebody you know has just been diagnosed with pre-eclampsia, but what does this mean?  Well, firstly, “eclampsia” is a condition in which a pregnant person suffers from seizures and extremely high blood pressure that can damage various organs. Eclampsia is a very serious illness that can be lethal to both the mother and […]

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It is no secret that pregnancy causes a wide range of physical issues. When someone gets pregnant with a baby in her womb, they start facing various issues regarding their body as they go through various hormonal changes. Sacroiliac (SI) joint pain is among the possible side effects. This pain can cause quite some trouble […]

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A new study investigated neurodevelopment in children born to mothers who tested positive for COVID-19 during pregnancy. Despite being a respiratory virus, a growing body of research suggests that the effects of COVID-19 may go beyond the respiratory system. The symptoms of COVID-19 can vary significantly, and some people, particularly those who develop post-COVID conditions, […]

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Measuring the weight of the fetus is an important part of keeping both mother and baby safe, since a clinically high birth weight is a risk factor for pregnancy-related complications. A recent study investigated 3D limb volume together with abdominal circumference to create a measurement that would be able to predict fetal weight. According to […]

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A molar pregnancy is a nonviable pregnancy characterized by an abnormal growth of placental tissues.1 The resulting growth is not an embryo, but it triggers the symptoms of early pregnancy. It is a rare gynecological condition that ends in pregnancy loss and can affect women at any reproductive age. However, the risk is often higher […]

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