Did you know that constant light and high-fat diets can mess with a pregnant mouse's daily routine? Scientists studied pregnant ICR mice to see how these factors affected their behavior and health. They found that mice on high-fat diets ate more at night and had higher stress levels during nursing.
Did you know that pregnant women in cities in Ethiopia are more likely to get full antenatal care than those in rural areas? This care helps prevent problems for both moms and babies. But why is there a difference? Let's dig in! Full antenatal care means getting all the needed health services durin
Imagine this: a woman in Nigeria decides to have children at a young age, or has many babies in quick succession. She might think it's the best thing for her family, but it could actually be putting her health at risk. This is what we call high-risk fertility behaviour (HRFB). It's a big problem bec
Fertility plays a big role in shaping the population of a country—its size, structure, and makeup. Knowing what people want when it comes to having kids, also known as fertility preferences, helps predict population growth. This study looked into how differences in using key maternal health services
Jasmine Williams-Lambert, a South Shore resident, decided to step out with her newborn, Simeon, who had a tough start but is now doing well. She heard about the "Barb the Breast Express" bus and decided to check it out. This bus, painted blue and decorated with art, was parked outside the WIC Greate
As the nation grapples with the reverberations of a shifting political landscape, one issue has emerged as a clarion call for collective action: the maternal health crisis affecting Black women. On September 23, Maya Harris, sister of Vice President Kamala Harris, will lead a roundtable discussion i
In the heart of New Jersey, a tragedy unfolded, leaving behind a trail of unanswered questions. Dreeah Austin, a 30-year-old Newark resident, passed away just two weeks after giving birth, sparking concerns about the systemic flaws in the state's maternal healthcare system. The Perinatal Health Equi
Pregnancy is often associated with a range of physical changes, but what about the impact on the brain? A recent study has shed light on the complex and still under-studied field of how the brain changes during pregnancy. Researchers have created a comprehensive map of these changes, offering insigh
