Breastfeeding can benefit mother’s heart health for 3 years and more
A new study from South Australia reveals that breastfeeding for six months or more can significantly benefit mothers' cardiovascular health, especially for those who...
Scientists a big cause of high blood pressure in pregnancy
Preeclampsia, a complex condition during pregnancy, affects about one in ten pregnancies, characterized by a sudden rise in blood pressure and potential kidney issues.
Researchers...
Later menopause linked to better muscle strength in older women
A new study published in Menopause reveals that the length of a woman's reproductive life span, determined by her age at menarche (first menstruation)...
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 treatment in pregnancy is safe, prevents maternal heart risks
In a new study from Mayo Clinic, researchers found treating high blood pressure during pregnancy is safe and may be helpful at lower thresholds...