Devastating impacts of fetal alcohol syndrome
Children with fetal alcohol spectrum disorders are affected by a range of problems, including anxiety, depression, aggression, delinquency and diminished learning capacity a new review of evidence reveals.
Published in the journal Pediatrics, the research...
Pregnancy and PTSD: Surprising findings could help moms-to-be at risk
For most women, expecting a baby brings intense joy --and a fair amount of worry.
But what about women who have lived through something awful enough to cause post-traumatic stress disorder?
Contrary to what researchers expected,...
Nose spray for pain relief in childbirth is not to be sniffed at
Pain relief during childbirth could soon be delivered via a self-administered nasal spray, thanks to research from University of South Australia midwifery researcher, Dr Julie Fleet.
Well known for its use in delivering pain relief...
Zika Virus – be alert, not alarmed say experts
University of Sydney experts say a causal relationship between Zika virus infection during pregnancy and microcephaly is strongly suspected but not yet proven as the WHO declared the mosquito-borne virus a global public health...
Why Fish Intake by Pregnant Women Improves the Growth of a Child’s Brain
Researchers at Tohoku University's School of Medicine have found an explanation for the correlation between eating fish during pregnancy, and the health of the baby's brain.
Dietary lipid contains fatty acids such as omega-6 and...
Why Fish Intake by Pregnant Women Improves the Growth of a Child's Brain
Researchers at Tohoku University's School of Medicine have found an explanation for the correlation between eating fish during pregnancy, and the health of the baby's brain.
Dietary lipid contains fatty acids such as omega-6 and...
Having more children slows down cellular aging process
A study by Simon Fraser University researchers indicates that the number of children born to a woman influences the rate at which her body ages.
The study led by health sciences professor Pablo Nepomnaschy and postdoctoral researcher Cindy...
What are the risks of giving birth inside and outside a hospital setting?
A new study looks at mother and baby outcomes, opening the doors for integrating maternal care system.
The out-of-hospital birth setting in Oregon was associated with a higher risk of perinatal death, while the in-hospital...
Mothers-to-be and babies benefit from group prenatal care
Group prenatal care can substantially improve health outcomes for both mothers and their infants, a new study led by the Yale School of Public Health has found.
The paper was published online Dec. 17 in...
Scientists discover a new treatment for life-threatening pregnancy complication
Scientists have discovered a new treatment for preeclampsia, a major complication of pregnancy that can threaten the life of both the mother and baby.
The Translational Obstetrics Group at Mercy Hospital for Women and the...
