15 stories tagged #Pregnancy

  1. Mother Navigates Pregnancy After Traumatic 20-Week Miscarriage
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    Mother Navigates Pregnancy After Traumatic 20-Week Miscarriage

    A mother shares her emotional journey through a subsequent pregnancy, grappling with grief and anxiety after a devastating 20-week miscarriage.

    last mo. 2 min read
  2. Brief Virtual Therapy Cuts Pregnancy Anxiety
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    Brief Virtual Therapy Cuts Pregnancy Anxiety

    Pilot study finds short online therapy effective in managing anxiety among pregnant women, suggesting wider adoption could improve mental health outcomes.

    2mo ago 1 min read
  3. Pregnancy Reshapes Mothers' Brains, Study Finds
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    Pregnancy Reshapes Mothers' Brains, Study Finds

    New research reveals significant structural changes in pregnant women's brains, suggesting a biological rewiring to better prepare for motherhood.

    3mo ago 2 min read
  4. Malaria in Pregnancy Fuels Maternal Anemia Crisis Across Africa
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    Malaria in Pregnancy Fuels Maternal Anemia Crisis Across Africa

    New research reveals malaria in pregnancy is a leading cause of maternal anemia in sub-Saharan Africa, impacting millions of pregnancies annually.

    3mo ago 1 min read
  5. COVID-19 Vaccine Boosters Cut Preeclampsia Risk in Pregnant Women
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    COVID-19 Vaccine Boosters Cut Preeclampsia Risk in Pregnant Women

    New study reveals COVID-19 booster vaccinations significantly reduce preeclampsia risk, preterm birth, and maternal mortality in pregnant women.

    3mo ago 1 min read
  6. COVID-19 Vaccine May Slash Preeclampsia Risk in Pregnant Individuals
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    COVID-19 Vaccine May Slash Preeclampsia Risk in Pregnant Individuals

    New research indicates COVID-19 vaccination during pregnancy significantly reduces the risk of developing preeclampsia, a serious blood pressure disorder.

    3mo ago 1 min read
  7. Pregnancy and Antidepressants: Two-Thirds Halt Treatment, Risking Mental Health Emergencies
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    Pregnancy and Antidepressants: Two-Thirds Halt Treatment, Risking Mental Health Emergencies

    A new analysis reveals a significant trend of women discontinuing antidepressant medication during pregnancy, leading to a doubled risk of mental health crises.

    3mo ago 1 min read