The maternal microbiome and immune system have both independent and synergistic effects on fetal brain health—changes in the ...

Dr. Gil Mor discusses sex-specific placental responses and long-term immune alterations from prenatal virus exposure.

PITTSBURGH (KDKA) -- We hear a lot about postpartum depression, but about 15% of women develop depression during pregnancy. Now researchers at the University of Pittsburgh developed a way to identify ...

Pregnancy is a time of profound transformation for a woman’s body, and recent advances in neuroscience have revealed just how remarkable these changes are, particularly in the brain. The concept of ...

During pregnancy, your daily requirements for some nutrients are significantly higher than those for non-pregnant women, requiring extra attention to ensure you’re getting enough key nutrients, ...

Healthcare professionals recommend that most pregnant people have at least one ultrasound during the second trimester of pregnancy, between 18 and 22 weeks. You may have more ultrasound scans ...

We were unable to process your request. Please try again later. If you continue to have this issue please contact customerservice@slackinc.com. Long COVID prevalence was 9.3% at a median of 10.3 ...

A leaky heart valve occurs when a heart valve doesn’t close properly, allowing blood to flow backward. During pregnancy, this condition can affect circulation and increase strain on your heart. A ...

Are you pregnant and unsure about vaccinations? Katie Ward, DNP, offers expert advice on which vaccines are safe and recommended for a mother during pregnancy. Learn why the flu shot, Tdap, and ...

In 2022, American track and field legend Allyson Felix announced that her running shoe brand Saysh would institute an unusual return policy. It stated that if you had purchased a pair of sneakers and ...

The study also found that women with a history of GLP-1 use had a 30% higher risk of developing gestational diabetes, a ...