Tag: pregnancy
Air pollution may impact fetal cardiovascular system, study
Exposure of the maternal environment to engineered nanomaterials (ENM) during pregnancy has been shown to impact the health of the dam, fetus, and adult...
Vertical drugs can protect the child from the dangers of intramayotic infections
Tissue infections or inflammations can be hazardous to both mother and baby. The infection could often lead to premature childbirth with a high risk...
Vegetable and fish diet linked to lower high blood pressure risk in pregnancy
High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, affects around 1 in 10 pregnancies. There are different types of hypertensive disorders that occur during pregnancy....
Heart disease risk begins in the womb, study
Heart disease is the leading cause of death today, killing 17.7 million people a year. Our genes also interact with traditional lifestyle risk factors, such as...
Some pregnant women don’t believe cannabis is harmful to their fetus
Cannabis is the most commonly used illicit drug among general and pregnant populations. Despite recommendations to abstain from cannabis use, its use is increasing...
Weight gain difficult to influence through lifestyle counseling
Weigh gain during pregnancy could pose a problem for both the mother and child. It could even lead to gestational diabetes, an increased risk of...
Giving birth associated with 14 percent higher risk of heart disease and stroke
It's well known that the heart works harder amid pregnancy to address the issues of the mother and baby. Be that as it may,...
Pregnancy losses lead to increased risk of cardiovascular disease
Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death among women in every major developed country and most emerging economies. Approximately 28,000 women die from...
Mini-placentas could provide a model for early pregnancy
The placenta is absolutely essential for supporting the baby as it grows inside the mother. When it doesn’t function properly, it can result in...
