Could a Blood Test Help Predict the Risk of Postpartum Depression?
Women who develop postpartum depression (PPD) after giving birth may have characteristic levels of neuroactive… [Read More]
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Researchers Identify Protective Properties of Amniotic Fluid
Researchers at Oregon Health & Science University have made new discoveries about amniotic fluid. Amniotic… [Read More]
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Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS): Simple Tests Could Identify Babies at Risk
New research from the University of Virginia School of Medicine showing the fingerprints of sudden… [Read More]
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Stress During Early Pregnancy Affects Offspring into Adulthood
Maternal stress hormone levels during early pregnancy can have a lasting effect on the offspring’s… [Read More]
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Old Viral DNA Influences Early Embryonic Development
More than half of our genome consists of thousands of remnants of ancient viral DNA… [Read More]
Pregnancy Basics
Healthier Mothers, Healthier Babies: Iron Supplementation Study Could Transform Prenatal Care Worldwide
A major study has shown that a single iron infusion in the third trimester can… [Read More]
