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

The growing body of research on pregnancy-related brain changes has significant implications for maternal health. Understanding the specific neural adaptations that occur during pregnancy can help ...

Furthermore, to unravel the role of physiological changes versus the parenting ... or participation coefficient across the pregnancy period. Maternal well-being was found to be the strongest ...

A new study reveals that during a woman’s first pregnancy, gray matter in the brain decreases by up to 4.9 per cent, partially recovering postpartum. Hormonal fluctuations drive these changes, ...

The following is a summary of “Substance Use and Use Disorders During Pregnancy and the Postpartum Period,” published in the January 2025 issue of Obstetrics and Gynecology by Habersham et al. The ...

Multidisciplinary care is needed to ensure positive maternal and fetal health outcomes, especially in complex or high-risk cases.

Maternal vitamin D status in early pregnancy is crucial for fetal growth and may reduce the risk of preterm birth, according ...

Since women are delaying childbearing until older age, acute coronary syndrome will more frequently occur during pregnancy ... not only by maternal, but also by fetal safety. The changes in ...

Researchers found that higher maternal BMI in early pregnancy and before delivery were associated with an increased risk of ALL in female offspring, but there were no such associations for male ...

The state Health Department has told hospitals to have guidelines in place to help them better recognize and treat conditions ...

Pregnancy reduces grey matter in the brain by 5%, recovering postpartum, influenced by estrogen levels and linked to maternal bonding.