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
News
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]
Baby's First Year
Postpartum Basics
Heart Rate Variability Affects When Infants Speak
The soft, gentle murmurs of a baby’s first utterances, like whispers of joy and wonder… [Read More]
Concerns and Complications
Pregnancy Basics
How Do MS Medications Affect Pregnancy?
An analysis of over 3,700 pregnancies in women with multiple sclerosis suggests that the therapy… [Read More]
Prenatal Health
Maternal Microbiome During Pregnancy Affects the Stem Cells of the Offspring in Mice
The composition of the gut microbiome during pregnancy has long-term effects on the growth and… [Read More]
Delivery
Pregnancy Basics
AI Tool Analyzes Placentas at Birth to Detect Problems in Newborns and Mothers More Quickly
A newly developed tool that harnesses computer vision and artificial intelligence (AI) could help clinicians… [Read More]
