Promising Results of the First Prenatal Treatment for Spinal Muscular Atrophy
Spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) is a progressive neurodegenerative disease that begins before birth. Scientists at… [Read More]
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Prenatal Health
New Blood Test Accurately Predicts Preeclampsia
A new blood test has 80 percent accuracy in predicting preeclampsia in premature births, according… [Read More]
Baby's First Year
Postpartum Basics
Mothers of Twins Have a Higher Risk of Heart Disease in the Year Following the Birth
The risk of being admitted to hospital with heart disease is twice as high for… [Read More]
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Maternal Stress During Pregnancy Can Leave Traces in the Placenta that Affect the Development of the Baby
Maternal stress could leave epigenetic marks in the placenta’s genes associated with cortisol, a hormone… [Read More]
Postpartum Basics
Postpartum Depression
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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Pregnancy Basics
Researchers Identify Protective Properties of Amniotic Fluid
Researchers at Oregon Health & Science University have made new discoveries about amniotic fluid. Amniotic… [Read More]
