A recent study dug into how what pregnant women eat can mess with their baby’s DNA from the start. Researchers tracked 209 women in their third trimester in Northeast Brazil, checking their meals, weight, and lifestyle. They found most moms weren’t eating enough of key nutrients like magnesium or fo
Doctors notice growing trends where fresh parents skip trusted newborn routines. Vitamin K shots protect babies from serious bleeding problems but some families now say no. In one state hospital, half the newborns one day didn’t get the shot at all. A recent nationwide study found refusals nearly do
Researchers have found that women who live near farms where pesticides are used can give birth to babies with poorer health scores, even if the exposure happened before they become pregnant. The study examined more than 1. 1 million births in Arizona from 2006 to 2020, using the Apgar score—a qui
New Jersey's health department is sticking to its guns. They want all newborns to get the hepatitis B vaccine within 24 hours of birth. This decision comes as a federal panel, led by Robert F. Kennedy Jr. , is thinking about changing the rules. Seven states, including New Jersey, have teamed up. Th
Over the past 40 years, Bulgarian babies have been getting smaller. This isn't just a random thing. It's a sign of bigger changes happening in the country. First, let's talk about weight. In the 1980s, the average baby boy weighed about 3447 grams at birth. By 2020, that number dropped to 3335 gram
Pregnancy is a big deal, and not just for the moms-to-be. Dads play a huge role too, especially when it comes to their emotions. In Ethiopia, a group of researchers wanted to find out how dads felt when they found out about their partner's pregnancy. They asked pregnant women to share their husband'
Newborns in some parts of Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo, face a silent danger. This is congenital malaria, which is hard to spot using regular methods. The issue lies in the low levels of parasites in the baby's blood. This makes it tricky for doctors to identify. But there is a solution. A
In many parts of the world, doctors and nurses face a tough challenge. They need to be ready to save newborns, but they might not get much practice. This is where virtual simulations come in. These aren't your typical video games. They're tools that let healthcare workers practice life-saving skills
When it comes to making decisions about health services, including those for mothers and newborns, it's crucial to involve everyone affected – service users and other stakeholders. This practice is seen as democratic and open. But, in low- and middle-income countries, there's a gap in understanding
