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Pregnancy Is Always a Huge Risk, Especially in the US

The already extremely high maternal mortality rate in the United States has reportedly reached its highest level since 1965, according to researchers. The maternal mortality rate increased for the third year in a row in 2021 in the United States,…

March 23, 2023 · by Katherine Baldwin · 0

Busting 5 Common Myths About Exercise During Pregnancy

Any woman will find that pregnancy is an exciting time in her life, but it can also be a time of uncertainty and concern, particularly with regard to physical activity during this time. There are many misconceptions floating around about…

March 4, 2023 · by Anna Daniels · 0

Pregnancy Drinking Can Alter Your Baby’s Face Shape

According to a recent study, a mother’s alcohol use during and throughout pregnancy may affect the facial structure of her unborn child. As per experts, pregnant people who consume just one 12-ounce beer or 175 ml of wine every week…

February 17, 2023 · by Katherine Baldwin · 0

Pregnancy Complications Might Pose a Higher Risk of Heart Disease

Heart disease can occur due to a variety of factors, including high blood pressure, high cholesterol, smoking, diabetes, obesity, physical inactivity, poor diet, family history of heart disease, age (increasing risk as you get older), and gender (men have a…

February 2, 2023 · by Cristian Antonescu · 0

Scientists Warn That COVID-19 Infection May Cause Brain Hemorrhages in Unborn Children

Concern over COVID-19 is warranted for many reasons, but here’s one more: Fetal brain tissue from infected mothers has been shown to contain viral particles. Thus, experts have been aggressively investigating the illness’s consequences on the bodies of still-gestating newborns,…

January 23, 2023 · by Anna Daniels · 0

Study Finally Learns Why Fetuses Kick in Utero after Hundreds of Years!

Whether pregnancy is something you have or will ever experience, everyone knows that fetuses tend to kick while in the womb. It’s a significant thing to catch on camera or share with one’s partner the first few times while sometimes…

December 29, 2022 · by Katherine Baldwin · 0

Scientists Can Finally Explain Why Babies Kick Inside the Womb of Their Mothers

Giving birth to a child is one of the most wonderful feelings that a woman can experience. This is despite the fact that, in many cases, birth can be an extremely painful act. Scientists couldn’t exactly explain why babies kick…

December 28, 2022 · by Cristian Antonescu · 0

Prenatal Alcohol Exposure Alters The Brain Circuitry Of The Developing Child

A new MRI study found that even light to moderate alcohol consumption during pregnancy can alter the brain structure of the developing child. The Radiological Society of North America annual meeting, where the study’s findings will be unveiled the following…

November 22, 2022 · by Anna Daniels · 0

Coffee During Pregnancy Could Negatively Impact the Newborn’s Height

Coffee consumption by pregnant women could negatively impact the development of the child, according to a new study published in JAMA Network Open. What happens is that the child has more chances to not develop to a certain height compared…

November 1, 2022 · by Cristian Antonescu · 0

COVID During Pregnancy Could Trigger Brain Development Issues for the Baby

If you’re thinking of becoming a mother, it would be a great idea to avoid getting infected with COVID during the pregnancy. According to Los Angeles Times, a new study that examined more than 7,500 births reveals that babies who…

June 12, 2022 · by Cristian Antonescu · 0