Why Some Babies Don't Grow Well in the Womb: A Mouse Study
When pregnant people don't eat enough calories, their babies can stop growing properly in the womb—a serious condition called fetal growth restriction. …
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Understanding Birth Defects: What Every Parent Should Know
Birth defects are health conditions that develop before a baby is born and affect about 3-5 out of every 100 newborns. These conditions can range from mild to …
Read MoreLow Vitamin D During Pregnancy Linked to Gestational Diabetes
Researchers studied 210 pregnant women to understand the connection between vitamin D levels and gestational diabetes—a type of diabetes that develops during …
Read MoreAir Pollution During Pregnancy May Increase Weight Gain Risk Later
A new study found that when pregnant mice were exposed to air pollution (specifically tiny particles called PM2.5), their babies grew up to be more vulnerable …
Read MoreVitamin D During Pregnancy May Help Kids Stay Healthier
Researchers reviewed 38 studies to understand how vitamin D supplements during pregnancy affect children's health. They found that when pregnant women took …
Read MoreHow Weight Gain During Pregnancy Affects Women With Type 2 Diabetes
Researchers looked at 58 studies to understand what factors help or hurt pregnant women with type 2 diabetes and their babies. They found that gaining too much …
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