Women who are expecting or nursing may experience problems during pregnancy and delivery due to poor nutrition. In 12 countries heavily hit by rising food prices prompted by the US & EU sanctions connected to the Russia-Ukraine war, acute malnutrition among pregnant women and breastfeeding moms has increased by 25% over the past two years. […]
Mediterranean diet before conception lowers adverse pregnancy outcomes
Researchers reported that a Mediterranean diet before conception lowers the probability of developing adverse pregnancy outcomes in a recent study published in JAMA Network Open (APOs). Before conception, a Mediterranean diet reduces unfavourable pregnancy outcomes. According to research, having a Mediterranean diet before getting pregnant reduces the risk of experiencing unfavourable pregnancy outcomes. The current […]
Breastfeeding lowers women’s future risk of type 2 diabetes
Women with gestational diabetes who breastfeed may have a lower chance of developing type 2 diabetes. NIH study finds that breastfeeding may lower type 2 diabetes risk in women with gestational diabetes.An analysis conducted by experts at the National Institutes of Health and other institutions. The longer a woman breastfeeds her child after developing gestation […]
Infants in womb react to what their mothers eat, research concluded
Based on a recent study, foetuses have diverse reactions to certain diets. The results, according to researchers at Durham University in northeastern England, are the first concrete proof that babies react differently to distinct tastes and odours even before they are born. They enjoy carrots a lot but dislike leafy green veggies, as evidenced by […]
Unborn babies’ lungs and brains are found to contain hazardous pollutants, according to a recent study.
Millions of people die every year as a result of air pollution, which affects over 90% of the world’s population. The lungs, brains, and livers of even unborn children have been found to contain hazardous air particles, according to a recent disturbing discovery. The study was published in the Lancet Planetary Health journal. Mothers who […]
A Finnish research confirms a connection between social media consumption and declining fertility rates
The study looked at a few of the justifications people gave for delaying parenthood amid Finland’s fertility decrease in the 2010s, according to the publication. The primary causes for delaying or giving up childbirth in Finland are discussed in a recent study that was published in the journal Marriage and Family Review. This includes the […]
All 40 umbilical cord blood samples examined by researchers contain “forever chemicals”
Scientists have connected several types of PFAS to fatal diseases, ultimately concluding that no degree of exposure to them in water is safe. A group of roughly 12,000 chemicals known as “forever chemicals” or polyfluoroalkyl substances are frequently employed to create goods that withstand heat and water. Researchers recently conducted a survey of the scientific […]
Folic Acid supplementation is associated with a decrease in suicidal attempts and self-harm
Folic acid supplementation is linked to a lower likelihood of suicidal thoughts, according to a study. In 2020, over 46,000 Americans will commit suicide, making it one of the top killers in the country. Supplements containing folic acid are unlikely to be on that list for many people. But a recent, startling study carried out […]
Research finds a link between poor health and low breast milk production
Low breast milk production and bad health are related, according to research. The common belief is that if you try hard enough, your body will be able to nurse. Poor metabolic health characteristics are associated with low levels of breast milk production, according to recent UC research. Journal of Breastfeeding Medicine published the study. “We […]
Taking acetaminophen during pregnancy can affect your kid’s attention and sleep
Acetaminophen is sold under the brand name Tylenol, which is a common medication prescribed during pregnancy. The use of acetaminophen during pregnancy may be associated with neurobehavioral problems in offspring. A study published today in PLOS One reports that children who had been exposed to acetaminophen in utero experienced sleep issues and attention problems at age 3. […]
