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Researchers from India discover genetic indicators linked to preterm births

The study was published in the Lancet Regional Health-South East Asia journal In the Garbh-Ini programme, an interdisciplinary group for advanced research on birth outcomes, Indian researchers have discovered 19 single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs), or genetic markers, that have been found to be associated with preterm — or premature — birth. This is the first […]

Pregnant women in 12 at-risk countries are becoming more malnourished

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 was conducted by experts at the National Institutes of Health and other institutions. The longer a woman breastfeeds her child after developing […]

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 […]

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 […]

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