An experimental study from researchers in the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania links a specific procedure—embryo culture—that is part of the assisted reproduction process (ART) to placental abnormalities, risk for preeclampsia, and abnormal fetal growth. The…
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Thyroid dysfunction in pregnancy being overdiagnosed, overtreated
The current practice of testing most pregnant women for thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) may be leading to overdiagnosis and overtreatment, according to new research in CMAJ (Canadian Medical Association Journal). The study of more than 188 000 women in Alberta…
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Prediction of Diabetes years before the emergence possible? – Naturopathy Naturopathy Specialist Portal
Forecast of type 2 Diabetes improved before? Special metabolites in the blood indicate whether or not a woman will develop after a temporary pregnancy go diabetes to type 2 Diabetes. On the Basis of this knowledge could be developed in…
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Isolated and afraid: How the pandemic is changing pregnancy
Credit: CC0 Public Domain Jamie Chui has been a virtual prisoner in her Hong Kong home for most of her nine-month pregnancy. Trapped intially by violent pro-democracy protests and tear gas, and then by the coronavirus—she now faces giving birth…
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Coronavirus update: Dr Hilary reveals whether it is safe to breastfeed during the outbreak
Coronavirus continues to cast an ominous shadow over the UK, as businesses are forced to shut up shop and broad swathes of the population work from home in response to the latest government crackdown, which advises against all “non-essential” travel….
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In small study, no sign that coronavirus can be passed to baby during pregnancy
(HealthDay)—There’s some good news about the new coronavirus: Preliminary research suggests that the virus cannot be transmitted from an infected pregnant woman to the fetus. The researchers stressed that the study population was small—just nine pregnant women—and a number of…
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Study confirms drinking during pregnancy can harm unborn babies
Drinking alcohol during pregnancy really DOES lead to poor brain function in babies, study confirms UK health officials advise pregnant women not to drink throughout pregnancy Study reinforces accepted view it leads to poor cognitive function in children Bristol University…
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