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New research shows that ultrasound can be used to detect placenta problems in small unborn babies
Credit: MART PRODUCTION from Pexels A Doppler ultrasound that measures the blood flow of small unborn babies can reveal whether or not the placenta is working properly. In case of…
How prenatal chemical exposure shapes child development
Credit: Eco-Environment & Health (2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.eehl.2023.07.003 Organophosphate esters, commonly used as substitutes for brominated flame retardants, are increasingly present in various environmental media due to their use in consumer…
African women living with HIV have an effective option to prevent malaria during pregnancy, clinical trial finds
Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain In women living with HIV, preventive treatment with DHA-PPQ is a safe and effective strategy to prevent malaria during pregnancy, according to the final results of…
California offers a lifeline for medical residents who can’t find abortion training
Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain Bria Peacock chose a career in medicine because the Black Georgia native saw the dire health needs in her community—including access to abortion care. Her commitment…
Healthy twins born to woman who was pregnant in each of her two uteruses
When Kelsey Hatcher’s twins share their birth story someday, their tale will truly be one in a million. Hatcher, who gave birth at the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB),…
Got period pain or cramps? What to eat and avoid, according to science
Credit: Sora Shimazaki from Pexels Painful periods are common. More than half of people who menstruate have some pain for up to three days a month, typically throbbing or cramping…
Most expectant mothers miss out on vitamins important for their health and their baby’s, study finds
Credit: CC0 Public Domain Our bodies require many important vitamins and minerals in order to function well. B vitamins, for example, are particularly important for many of our everyday functions—including…
Morning sickness doesn’t only occur in the morning. So why do we still call it that?
Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain As many as 90% or more of pregnant people experience some degree of nausea or vomiting, often colloquially referred to as “morning sickness.” For some, it…
US woman with rare double uterus gives birth to twin girls
Credit: CC0 Public Domain A 32-year-old woman from Alabama who was born with two uteruses and became pregnant in both gave birth to twin girls on different days, she announced…
