Cannabis Exposure Linked to 1.3x Higher Risk of Unhealthy Pregnancy
University of Utah Health Newswise – In the past ten years, the percentage of Americans who use medical marijuana has more than doubled as state-level legalization…
Sleep and Biological Rhythm Variables Linked to Severity of Depression, Anxiety During Pregnancy
McMaster University via News-Medical – A set of parameters including sleep and biological rhythm variables are closely associated with the severity of depressive and anxiety symptoms, starting…
Chemical Commonly Found in Consumer Products May Disrupt a Hormone Needed for Healthy Pregnancy
Rutgers University-New Brunswick via Newswise – Exposure to phthalates—a group of chemicals found in everything from plastics to personal care products to electronics—may disrupt an important hormone…
Chemicals from Hair and Beauty Products Impact Hormones, Especially During Pregnancy
Rutgers University-New Brunswick via Newswise – Use of certain personal care products during pregnancy may impact maternal hormone levels, according to a new Rutgers study. Personal care…
Probiotics Significantly Improve the Symptoms of Pregnancy-Related Problems
University of California – Davis Health via News-Medical – In a first-of-its-kind study, researchers at the UC Davis School of Medicine found that probiotics significantly improve the…
World’s First Rapid Saliva-Based Pregnancy Test Is Born
Abigail Klein Leichman via Israel21c – Peeing on a stick will soon be as obsolete as the “rabbit test” thanks to SaliStick, a revolutionary saliva-based rapid pregnancy…
Exposure to Metals May Disrupt a Woman’s Hormones During Pregnancy
Rutgers University via News-Medical Net – Exposure to metals such as nickel, arsenic, cobalt and lead may disrupt a woman’s hormones during pregnancy, according to a…
Diet and Folic Acid Can Influence Pregnancy Outcomes
Flinders University via News-Medical Net – Healthy dietary choices are not only important for expectant mothers during the early months of pregnancy but equally important in…
High Fructose Diet in Pregnancy Impacts Metabolism of Offspring, Study Finds
University of Otago via Newswise – An increased level of fructose intake during pregnancy can cause significant changes in maternal metabolic function and milk composition and…
Exposure to ‘Good Bacteria’ During Pregnancy Buffers Risk of Autism-Like Syndrome
University of Colorado at Boulder via EurekAlert – Giving beneficial bacteria to stressed mothers during the equivalent of the third trimester of pregnancy prevents an autism-like…
Severe Pregnancy-Related Depression May Be Rooted in Inflammation
Van Andel Research Institute via EurekAlert – Many questions remain about the mechanisms that control blood pressure, particularly in relation to hypertension. Among the factors…
One-Third of Reproductive Age Women Have Health Conditions That May Complicate Pregnancy
University of Utah Health via EurekAlert – Among the women at risk for complications during pregnancy are those who have a history of heart disease,…
CBD, THC Use During Early Pregnancy Can Disrupt Fetal Development
University of North Carolina School of Medicine via Newswise – UNC School of Medicine researchers are the first to show in animal models that components…
Dairy Milk Hormones’ Effects on Cancer
Michael Greger M.D. FACLM via Nutrition Facts – What are the effects of the female sex hormones in cow’s milk on men, women, and children?…
The Best Postnatal Vitamins for Mom and Baby
Christine Ruggeri, CHHC via Dr. Axe – You’ve likely read up on the importance of prenatal vitamins and how certain nutrients are needed in higher amounts…