Scientists find a new disease in women: cesarean scar disorder
A cesarean section, also known as a C-section, is a surgical procedure used to deliver a baby.
Lower birthweight may increase risk of type 2 diabetes
Recent studies published in Diabetologia reveal a connection between lower birth weight and an increased risk of type 2 diabetes (T2D).
Mediterranean diet may lower risk of dangerous disease in pregnancy
In a study from Cedars-Sinai, scientists found that the Mediterranean diet may lower the risk of dangerous diseases during pregnancy.
They examined the Mediterranean diet...
A heart attack during pregnancy, then heart valve surgery
As she walked up to her fourth-floor apartment, Marisa MacDonnell figured something was different with this pregnancy, her second.
Drinking artificially sweetened beverages in pregnancy is linked to overweight infants
In a study from the University of Manitoba, scientists found daily drinking of artificially sweetened beverages by women during pregnancy may be linked to...
COVID-19 vaccination of mother also protects the unborn baby
Scientists from the Norwegian Institute of Public Health found that the risk of getting COVID-19 is lower in the first four months of life...
Biden steps in to fix the baby formula crisis, but how did we get...
The U.S. baby formula shortage has reached a critical point.
With the out-of-stock rate for baby formula topping 43% this month, empty shelves have left...
COVID-19 vaccines not linked with fertility problems
Vaccines are the best way to protect yourself from COVID-19. But some people have concerns about rumored side effects.
This includes whether the vaccines affect...
High blood pressure may raise kidney disease risk in these people
In a new study from the Medical University of South Carolina, researchers found women with high blood pressure conditions during pregnancy may face double...
COVID-19 vaccination in pregnancy can prevent severe COVID in newborns
In a new study from CDC, researchers found that COVID-19 vaccination during pregnancy delivers real protection to newborns.
They found the majority of babies, actually,...