Why Mom's Vitamin D Matters for Baby's Health
Doctors are warning that when pregnant women don't get enough vitamin D, their newborns can develop a serious condition called low blood calcium. This case …
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Simple Blood Tests Can Help Prevent Dangerous Bleeding After Birth
Anemia—when you don't have enough healthy red blood cells—affects millions of pregnant women worldwide and can lead to serious complications during and after …
Read MoreUnderstanding Thalassemia: What Families in Central China Need to Know
Researchers studied over 3,000 people in Hubei Province, China to understand how common thalassemia is and what genetic changes cause it. Thalassemia is a …
Read MoreMom's Weight Before Pregnancy Linked to Blood Chemistry Changes
Researchers studied blood samples from nearly 2,000 pregnant women across two countries to understand why mothers with higher body weight before pregnancy face …
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