Why Some Pregnant Women in Nepal Skip Doctor Visits
Researchers in Nepal studied over 31,000 pregnancies to understand why many pregnant women don't go to enough doctor checkups. They found that women with more …
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Why Many Ethiopian Babies Aren't Fed the Right Way
Researchers looked at 107 studies about how babies under two years old are fed in Ethiopia. They found that most babies aren't getting the feeding practices …
Read MoreVitamin D Genes May Affect Pregnancy Blood Sugar Risk
Researchers investigated whether certain genes related to vitamin D processing in the body might influence the risk of developing gestational diabetes—a type …
Read MoreVitamin D During Pregnancy May Lower Risk of Serious Complications
Researchers combined results from 24 studies involving over 52,000 pregnant women to understand how vitamin D affects two serious pregnancy conditions: …
Read MoreRare Pregnancy Condition Linked to Genetic Syndrome
A 27-year-old woman discovered she had a rare genetic condition called DiGeorge syndrome when doctors found she had dangerously low calcium levels during her …
Read MoreExercise During Pregnancy Can Help Prevent Gestational Diabetes
Researchers analyzed 104 studies involving nearly 36,000 pregnant women to see if lifestyle changes could prevent gestational diabetes, a type of diabetes that …
Read MoreWhat Happens in Mom's Body During Pregnancy Affects Baby's Growth
Researchers in Bangladesh followed over 600 pregnant women and their babies to understand how the mother's health during pregnancy affects how quickly babies …
Read MoreBetter Healthcare Support Helps Pregnant Women Eat Healthier
Researchers in India studied how healthcare support during pregnancy and after birth affects what women eat. They found that women who received good healthcare …
Read MoreBetter Nutrition May Help Improve Pregnancy Health
This research explores how good nutrition can help protect and improve the health of pregnant women and mothers, especially those who face challenges getting …
Read MoreHalf of Pregnant Refugee Women in Uganda Have Low Iron Levels
Researchers studied 304 pregnant women living in refugee camps in Uganda to understand how many had anemia, a condition where the body doesn't have enough …
Read MoreWhat Makes Babies Born Too Early? A Study From Ethiopia
Researchers in Ethiopia studied 321 mothers to understand why some babies are born before they're fully ready (before 37 weeks of pregnancy). They found that …
Read MoreWhy Some Pregnant Women Don't Respond Well to Iron Pills
Researchers in Ethiopia studied 357 pregnant women with anemia (low iron in blood) who took iron and folic acid supplements. About half of the women showed …
Read MoreWhy Some Newborns Are Undernourished and How to Prevent It
Researchers in Ethiopia studied 449 newborn babies to understand why some are born malnourished. They found that about 1 in 5 newborns showed signs of poor …
Read MoreVideos Help Pregnant Women Take Iron Pills and Have Healthier Babies
Researchers in Ethiopia tested whether watching health education videos at home could help pregnant women take their iron supplements and have better …
Read MoreCan Foods With Aspirin-Like Compounds Help Prevent Pregnancy Complications?
Researchers tested whether natural compounds found in certain foods (called salicylates) could help prevent preeclampsia, a serious pregnancy condition where …
Read MoreWhy Pregnant Women Struggle to Prevent and Treat Low Iron Levels
Researchers reviewed 61 studies from 23 countries to understand why pregnant women develop anemia (low iron in the blood) and why prevention programs aren't …
Read MoreMost Pregnant Teens in Ghana Have Low Iron Levels
Researchers in Ghana discovered that 7 out of 10 pregnant teenagers have anemia, a condition where the blood doesn't carry enough oxygen. The study looked at …
Read MoreWhat Puts Pregnant Women at Risk for Preeclampsia?
Researchers in Ethiopia studied 270 pregnant women to understand what causes preeclampsia, a serious pregnancy condition that affects blood pressure. They …
Read MoreDoctor Visits During Pregnancy Help Kids Eat Better Foods
Researchers in Bangladesh wanted to understand if pregnant women who received good prenatal care had children who ate healthier foods. They studied data from …
Read MoreWhy Some Pregnant Women Don't Respond Well to Iron Pills
Researchers in Ethiopia studied 410 pregnant women to understand why iron and folate supplements don't always work as expected. They found that nearly 6 out of …
Read MoreBrain Birth Defects in Tanzania: What Doctors Found
Researchers in Tanzania studied nearly 1,000 children to understand how often brain and spine birth defects happen and what causes them. They found that about …
Read MoreTeaching Pregnant Women About Food Safety Helps Them Stay Healthy
Researchers wanted to know if teaching pregnant women about food safety would help them make safer food choices. They started with 400 pregnant women and then …
Read MoreWhy Some Babies Are Born With Low Vitamin D Levels
Researchers studied how many newborn babies have low vitamin D levels and what factors during pregnancy might cause this problem. Vitamin D is important for …
Read MoreStress Markers During Pregnancy May Increase Early Birth Risk in HIV-Positive Women
Researchers studied pregnant women with HIV in Zambia to understand why some deliver their babies too early. They measured stress-related markers in the blood …
Read MorePregnant Women in War-Torn Ethiopia Need Better Prenatal Care
Researchers studied prenatal care services in Tigray, Northern Ethiopia, a region affected by recent conflict. They surveyed over 2,300 mothers and checked 32 …
Read MoreWhat Vitamins and Nutrients Do Pregnant Women Really Need?
During pregnancy, a woman's body goes through major changes and needs extra nutrients to support both her health and her baby's development. This research …
Read MoreTeaching Pregnant Women About Food Helps Them Eat Better
Researchers in Ethiopia tested whether teaching pregnant women about nutrition during their regular doctor visits would help them eat healthier and take their …
Read MoreWhy Many Pregnant Women Get Low Iron Levels in South Africa
Researchers in South Africa studied 419 pregnant women to understand how common low iron levels (anemia) are during pregnancy and what causes it. They found …
Read MoreWhy Some Pregnant Women in Mexico Skip Doctor Visits
Researchers in Mexico studied over 1,300 pregnant women to understand why some go to prenatal appointments while others don't. They found that about one-third …
Read MoreWhat Parents Do Before Baby Arrives Affects Infant Health
Researchers studied 445 mothers in Egypt, Palestine, Yemen, and Jordan to understand what factors affect babies' health. They found that parents' habits before …
Read MoreManaging Dangerous Fat Levels During Pregnancy: What Doctors Need to Know
Extremely high levels of triglycerides (a type of fat in the blood) during pregnancy are rare but can be dangerous for both mother and baby. This case study …
Read MoreSimple Blood Test Could Help Prevent Early Birth
Researchers in South Australia tested whether checking pregnant women's omega-3 levels early in pregnancy could help prevent premature birth. They added an …
Read MoreTeaching Families About Nutrition Helps Moms and Kids Stay Healthier
A large study in Nepal looked at whether a nutrition education program called Suaahara helped families learn better ways to feed babies and keep mothers …
Read MoreRare Side Effects Found in Folic Acid During Pregnancy
Folic acid is a vitamin that doctors recommend pregnant women take to prevent birth defects. A new study looked at reports of problems that happened after …
Read MoreImportant Update: Study on Vitamin D Genes and Pregnancy Blood Pressure Retracted
A research study that looked at whether certain genetic variations in how our bodies use vitamin D might affect high blood pressure during pregnancy has been …
Read MoreWhy Pregnant Women's Nutrition Affects Doctor Visits in Indonesia
Researchers in Indonesia studied how a pregnant woman's health and nutrition affect whether she visits the doctor early in her pregnancy. They looked at …
Read MoreNutrition Counseling Helps Pregnant Women in Ethiopia Eat More Varied Foods
Researchers looked at studies involving nearly 4,000 pregnant women in Ethiopia to see if nutrition counseling helped them eat a more varied diet. They found …
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