Maternal obesity and diabetes in pregnancy result in early overgrowth of baby...
The babies of obese women who develop gestational diabetes are five times as likely to be excessively large by six months of pregnancy, according to new research led by the University of Cambridge. The...
View ArticleHigh-fructose diet during pregnancy may harm placenta, restrict fetal growth
Consuming a high-fructose diet during pregnancy may cause defects in the placenta and restrict fetal growth, potentially increasing a baby's risk for metabolic health problems later in life, according...
View ArticleStatins may shield unborn babies from mother's stress, study suggests
Statins could protect the hearts of babies in the womb from the adverse effects of their mother's stress, research suggests.
View ArticleEarly planned birth linked to risk of poor child development
Planned births occur where a considered decision is made to deliver an infant, and in recent years there have been significant changes in clinical practice resulting in an increase in planned births...
View ArticlePotential treatment for pregnant women who suffer from preeclampsia found in...
Scientists in Japan and the US have found that vitamin B3 nicotinamide may help treat pregnant women who suffer from preeclampsia by preventing strokes and in some cases, even stimulating the growth of...
View ArticleNew WHO international fetal growth charts
A research article published in PLOS Medicine contributes to the evidence base regarding the use of population charts for detection of fetal growth disorders and how best to determine risk of...
View ArticleRe-assessing 'at risk' cutoffs for birth weight
A research article published in PLOS Medicine contributes to the evidence base regarding the use of population charts for detection of fetal growth disorders and how best to determine risk of...
View ArticleOne more reason to focus on prenatal care—stronger muscles for newborn babies
Born too soon, she weighed just over 1 pound at birth and spent the first three months of her life in the neonatal intensive care unit, fighting to live. This tiny baby survived under the care of...
View ArticleWomen, particularly minorities, do not meet nutrition guidelines shortly...
Black, Hispanic and less-educated women consume a less nutritious diet than their well-educated, white counterparts in the weeks leading up to their first pregnancy, according to the only large-scale...
View ArticleEating for two often doesn't translate into a healthier diet
(HealthDay)—Despite the well-known wisdom of eating a healthy diet while pregnant, new research shows that most American women don't.
View ArticleStudy: Antidepressant use in early pregnancy does not increase autism, ADHD...
A study led by Indiana University suggests that mothers' use of antidepressants during early pregnancy does not increase the risk of their children developing autism or attention deficit hyperactivity...
View ArticleAltered immune cells may both contribute to preeclampsia and offer new hope...
Though the exact cascade of events leading to preeclampsia is unknown, reduced blood flow to the placenta (placental ischemia) is commonly thought to be a factor that contributes to the development of...
View ArticleResearchers identify key regulator of fetal growth in mice
A protein called ZFP568 regulates an important fetal growth hormone called insulin-like growth factor 2 (Igf2), according to a mouse study led by researchers at the National Institutes of Health. The...
View ArticleMinimally invasive autopsy can identify causes of Mozambique newborn and...
Minimally invasive autopsy (MIA) can identify cause of death in pediatric, perinatal and neonatal deaths in Mozambique with significant precision and accuracy compared with complete diagnostic autopsy...
View ArticleNovel framework powered by 3-D MRI accurately predicts pregnancies...
During the millions of pregnancies that occur in the United States every year, expectant moms learn oodles about their developing fetuses over months of gestation. But the placenta, a vital and...
View ArticleLow birth weight and future heart problems—early clues in the newborn period
A Monash University led study has revealed early clues to identifying which low-weight new born babies are at risk of developing future heart problems, opening the way to better monitoring and treatment.
View ArticlePopulation health impact of infants born small for gestational age in low-...
In low-and middle-income countries, it is common for babies to be born of low birth weight, due to either inadequate growth in utero (fetal growth restriction) and/or preterm birth, (birth before 37...
View Article3-D ultrasound IDs late-onset fetal growth restriction
(HealthDay)—Fractional thigh volume measurements improve detection of late-onset fetal growth restriction, compared to two-dimensional biometry, according to a study published in the October issue of...
View ArticleLeading medical organizations issue recommendations regarding hepatitis C in...
Hepatitis C (HCV) during pregnancy is associated with serious, adverse outcomes. Infants born to women with HCV are more likely to experience fetal growth restriction and low birth weight. For women,...
View ArticleStudy reveals Viagra to be 'ineffective' for fetal growth restriction
A University of Liverpool led international clinical trial has found an anti-impotence drug to be ineffective at improving outcomes for pregnancies complicated by fetal growth restriction.
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