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One-Third of Maternal Deaths Occur Long After Delivery, Study Finds

During a recent five-year period, a substantial portion of maternal deaths in America — almost one-third — took place more…

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Maternal depression can lead to children’s emotional overeating, study shows

Up to 25% of new mothers suffer from postpartum depression, which can significantly impact their parenting behavior and the wellbeing…

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Prenatal maternal stressors linked to higher blood pressure during first year after birth, study shows

Psychosocial stress during pregnancy could lead to higher blood pressure during the first year postpartum according to research from Keck…

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Screening and treating maternal psychological health key to improving cardiovascular health

Integrating routine psychological health screening and treatment during and after pregnancy may reduce the risk of adverse pregnancy outcomes and…

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Maternal stress during pregnancy could leave traces in the placenta that could affect the baby’s development

Maternal stress could leave epigenetic imprints on genes in the placenta associated with cortisol — a necessary hormone for fetal…

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How improving education could close maternal heart health gaps

Research has established a clear link between racial and ethnic disparities in maternal heart health and higher risks of preterm…

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AI tool analyzes placentas at birth for faster detection of neonatal, maternal problems

A newly developed tool that harnesses computer vision and artificial intelligence (AI) may help clinicians rapidly evaluate placentas at birth,…

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Model advances rational design of more effective maternal vaccines for newborns

Newborns, with their developing immune systems, face high risks of infection in the critical early months of life. While maternal…

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The maternal microbiome during pregnancy impacts offspring’s stem cells in mice

Gut microbiome composition during pregnancy has long-term effects on offspring stem cell growth and development, researchers report December 11 in…

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