pregnancy
How Uterine Fluid Informs The Fetus
Uterine fluid, which contains molecules that can reprogram a developing embryo, could one day be used as a biomarker of fetal health.
How Fetuses Fight Infections Without Attacking Mom
Fetuses have immune cells that can launch an effective attack against infectious agents and yet do not react against maternal cells.
Pregnancy Complications Linked To Heart Disease Risk In Offspring
Children whose mothers experienced pregnancy complications were almost three times more likely to develop heart disease.
7 Must-Read Stories In January 2017
Solar cells, supercomputers and scientists—stories that captured your imagination in the first month of 2017.
Lack Of Sleep Linked To Gestational Diabetes
Pregnant mums, try to make sure you get enough sleep. Less than six hours a day has been linked to an increased risk of developing diabetes.
Baby Boys More Likely To Be Born Prematurely: Study
A new study has found that boys are much more likely to be born pre-term between 20-24 weeks, with their mothers at greater risk of pregnancy complications.
Blood Test Predicts Premature Birth Risk From As Early As 18 Weeks
The blood test can identify women who are at risk of having a premature birth but are not displaying symptoms—as early as 18 weeks as into their pregnancy.
Yes, The ‘Pregnancy Waddle’ Exists, Say Researchers
The study used 3D motion capture to create biomechanical models of pregnant women and show why they walk differently.
Fatty Acid Balance During Pregnancy Affects Offspring’s Brain
Fish, an excellent source of omega-3 fatty acids, have been found to have a beneficial effect on fetal brain formation within the womb.
