You’ve probably heard the news by now, but rumor has it that the Supreme Court is about to overturn the 1973 court ruling that legalized abortion nationwide, the infamous Roe vs. Wade. Public response to the recent leak of a draft opinion has included shock, outrage and jubilation, depending on where people stand on the … Read more
This was revealed in a panel discussion at the Lagos University Teaching Hospital (LUTH), in recognition of the 5th annual World Lupus Day celebration organized by the Labalaba Foundation, an NGO. It was in collaboration with the Nigerian Society of Rheumatology and the Rheumatology clinics of LUTH and LASUTH. The panel session, titled “sexual health … Read more
According to a new study led by the University of Colorado, maternal obesity affects heart health and fetal function. The study was published in The Journal of Physiology. This is the first study to show that the heart is ‘programmed’ by the nutrients it receives in fetal life. Changes in gene expression alter the way … Read more
According to a new study led by the University of Colorado, maternal obesity affects heart health and fetal function. The study was published in The Journal of Physiology. This is the first study to show that the heart is ‘programmed’ by the nutrients it receives in fetal life. Changes in gene expression alter the way … Read more
Roberto Preidt THURSDAY, May 12, 2022 (HealthDay News) — There’s good news for women with a mental health condition: Taking antidepressants early in pregnancy doesn’t increase the baby’s risk of epilepsy or seizures, researchers say. “The findings of this study are very important,” said study co-author Ayesha Sujan, of Indiana University Bloomington. “Pregnancy can be … Read more
checkout complete detailed article on Rihanna’s Radical Pregnancy Fashion Is Changing Maternity Clothes | There is a stage in pregnancy when many women have to start thinking about changing their clothes for maternity clothes. Let’s be honest, the options out there aren’t very inspiring, and women are often expected to give up their sense of … Read more
New Delhi: It is common for an expectant mother to feel stressed about pregnancy, especially those who are pregnant for the first time. It can trigger a variety of emotions and anxieties. Worrying about having a healthy pregnancy is not bad because it can push people to take action in the face of new challenges. … Read more
The condition affects 6% of pregnant people (Credits: Getty Images) Families-to-be may need to stock up on olive oil, as a new US study has revealed that the Mediterranean diet may help reduce the risk of women developing pre-eclampsia during pregnancy. The condition affected both Kim Kardashian and Beyoncé during pregnancy and affects 6% people … Read more
Press release Monday, May 9, 2022 An NIH-funded study explains factors associated with an increased risk of heart attack or stroke among women who have high blood pressure-related pregnancy problems. Women who experienced developmental-related complications high blood pressure, or hypertension, during pregnancy had a 63 percent increased risk of developing cardiovascular disease later in life, … Read more
New mothers experience multiple physical and hormonal changes associated with pregnancy in their bodies and their dietary and nutritional requirements may differ compared to others before, during and after pregnancy. In general, some women may prefer to shed pregnancy-related weight gain by adopting a weight loss-friendly diet, but calorie requirements may vary based on age, … Read more
The social and economic progress of our country since Malaya’s independence in 1957 has been impressive. Our public health system and the private market have combined to dramatically reduce malnutrition, stunting, and underweight children. However, economic growth has come at a price: modern calorie-dense food systems have combined with sedentary lifestyles to create a new … Read more
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GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — From infertility support group to friendship. Five West Michigan mothers share a bond not only with each other but now, with their young children. An infertility journey is exhausting, emotional and, above all, isolating for a mom, for a couple, for a family. Ahead of Mother’s Day weekend, these women want … Read more
TUESDAY, May 3, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Babies born to women who are stressed during pregnancy they may be more likely to experience social, emotional and learning problems as they get older, new research suggests. “Mom’s heightened psychological distress not only affects her, but her unborn baby’s brain development as well,” said study author Catherine … Read more
A new report has revealed that asthma is worse among women going through puberty or pregnancy. Here’s what you need to know about asthma and how the medical condition affects women Sex hormones play an important role in how asthma affects you ( Image: Getty Images/Science Photo Library RF) Asthma is a health condition that … Read more
Women’s heightened anxiety, depression, and stress during pregnancy altered key features of the fetal brain, subsequently slowing their children’s cognitive development at 18 months. These changes also increased internalizing and dysregulating behaviors, according to a new study from Children’s National Hospital published in Open JAMA Network. The researchers followed a cohort of 97 pregnant women … Read more