Environmental Factor – September 2023: Diet and exposures in pregnancy: grantee tackles research, messaging
Rick Woychik, Ph.D., directs NIEHS and the National Toxicology Program. (Image courtesy of NIEHS)Regular readers of this column know that one of my goals is...
THC use during pregnancy could lead to life-long health impacts for offspring
Oregon Health & Science University researchers showed that consuming THC while pregnant could potentially affect development of the fetus and lead to life-long health impacts...
Health status, rather than age linked to rising rates of adverse pregnancy outcomes
Rising rates of adverse pregnancy outcomes, such as hypertensive disorders of pregnancy, preterm birth and low birthweight, over the past 10 years are largely attributable...
To improve maternal health, report says to start before pregnancy
(AnnaStills/iStock via Getty Images) Lea en español A woman's heart health prior to becoming pregnant greatly affects her risk for pregnancy-related complications and the long-term...
Pregnant in Prison – A Recipe for High-Risk Pregnancy
As a mom who was unaware of the issues surrounding these moms-to-be, I was troubled when I read that women are "the fastest growing segment...
“Geriatric Pregnancy” Is Out. Could “Incompetent Cervix” Be Next?
If you haven’t been pregnant, you’d be forgiven for thinking the language of pregnancy is all baby bumps, bundles of joy, and comparisons to variously...
Mediterranean diet may help lower risk of adverse pregnancy outcomes
Share on PinterestA new study suggests adhering to a Mediterranean diet during early pregnancy may lower the risk of adverse outcomes, especially for people over...