Pregnancy | Knowridge Science Report

She had an emergency c-section and heart surgery the same day

The moment Kirsten Dorsey realized she would deliver her second child and have open-heart surgery on the same day, her heart raced and her breath quickened. But...

How a healthy diet in pregnancy help reduce autism risk

A group of public health experts from the University of Glasgow and the Norwegian Institute of Public Health has found a potential connection between...

Dad’s age may affect the risk of having a child with Down syndrome, study...

A new study suggests that both younger and older fathers may have a higher risk of having a child with Down syndrome. Researchers analyzed data...

Oral contraceptives: The risks and benefits of being on the pill

The 20th century saw humanity develop in leaps and bounds, and without a doubt one of the most revolutionary advances was oral contraceptives, more...

Scientists uncover shared immune mechanism between pregnancy and cancer

Researchers have discovered a common mechanism that allows both cancer and pregnancy to evade the immune system. This breakthrough could lead to new ways to...

Scientists decode the key to male fertility

Researchers from the University of Münster have made a groundbreaking discovery in understanding male fertility. They have identified the DNA instructions that control sperm production,...

Low birth weight babies linked to higher dementia risk in mothers

A new study suggests that women who give birth to babies weighing less than 5.5 pounds may face a higher risk of memory and...

New study challenges the belief that sperm counts are dropping worldwide

The belief that sperm counts in men are declining worldwide might not be accurate, according to a new study by researchers from the University...

This drug is linked to miscarriage risks during pregnancy

A recent study, shared online on December 27 in JAMA Psychiatry, reveals a concerning link between the use of benzodiazepines during pregnancy and the...