pregnancy
Better Reproductive Microbiome Benefits Female Fertility
A recent review explores how the microbiome of female reproductive tract can affect pregnancy outcomes and gynaecological diseases.
How Fetuses Defend Themselves From Viral Infections
Once thought to rely solely on maternal immunity, fetal immune cells respond to Zika virus in distinct ways.
Less Sleep During Pregnancy May Delay Baby’s Brain Development
Boys were more vulnerable to the effects of their mother’s sleep deprivation, impacting their fetal glucose metabolism and early cognitive development.
How COVID-19 Puts Maternal and Fetal Health At Risk
The study explains underlying molecular changes that occur in placenta during COVID-19 infection, and urges pregnant women with COVID-19 symptoms to get tested.
Exercise During Pregnancy Boosts Babies’ Health
Moderate exercise before and during pregnancy promotes healthy fetal development through DNA methylation, researchers in Singapore find.
Study Reveals Gestational Diabetes Trends In India
An international team of scientists found that Indian women are more prone to gestational diabetes than Swedish women despite being leaner and having greater insulin sensitivity during pregnancy.
EMAS Initiative Improves Obstetric Care In Indonesia
A large-scale US-led initiative is linked to reductions in maternal and newborn deaths in Indonesia, according to researchers in the US.
Why Chinese Mums Opt For Cesareans
Antagonistic relations with healthcare providers and fear of pain are reasons for the preference for cesarean delivery among women in China, Hong Kong and Taiwan.
An Artificial Womb Offers Hope For Preemies
Scientists have developed an artificial womb that could someday save the lives of extremely premature babies.
Inducing Labor Safely And Effectively
Using misoprostol rather than a catheter to induce labor is not only safer for women with pregnancy complications but also slightly more effective.
