PREGNANCY HEALTH

Jul 10 2025HEALTH

Pregnancy and Exercise: What Does the Research Really Say?

Pregnancy is a time when many women wonder about the safety of exercise. Some studies suggest that staying active before and during pregnancy can lead to better outcomes for both mom and baby. However, the results are not always clear-cut. Many pregnant women do not meet the recommended guidelines for physical activity. This could be due to a lack of information or ...

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Jun 08 2025HEALTH

Understanding Pregnancy: Why Knowing Your Health Matters

Pregnancy is a journey that demands a lot of knowledge. It is not just about carrying a baby. It is about understanding what is happening to the body. Health literacy is key here. It is about knowing what to do and what to avoid. This knowledge can greatly affect how a person feels and thinks during pregnancy. A study looked into this. It wanted to see how much a pe...

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Jun 08 2025HEALTH

Pregnancy and Multiple Health Issues

In Northern Ireland, many pregnant women deal with more than one health issue at the same time. This is called multimorbidity. It's a big deal because it can make pregnancy riskier for both the mother and the baby. It also makes things tougher for healthcare services. So, it's important to understand how common this is and what patterns exist. The health of pregnant...

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Jun 05 2025HEALTH

How a Smartphone App Helps Pregnant Women Manage Diabetes

Gestational diabetes is a condition that appears during pregnancy. It raises the chances of developing type 2 diabetes later in life. As more women face this issue, there is a growing need for better ways to handle it. One promising approach is using a mobile app called eMOM. This app combines tracking of blood sugar, diet, and exercise into one place. It has shown t...

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Jun 04 2025HEALTH

Pregnancy Perils: The Hidden Dangers of Partner Violence

Pregnancy is a time of joy and anticipation. But for some women, it is a time of fear and danger. Intimate partner violence (IPV) during pregnancy is a serious issue. It can lead to severe health problems. This includes a higher chance of death. A recent study looked at the risks and survival chances for women who face IPV during pregnancy. The focus was on Bra...

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Apr 19 2025HEALTH

Air Pollution's Hidden Impact on Pregnancy

In a recent study, researchers focused on how air pollution affects pregnant women, specifically looking at the risk of gestational diabetes. This condition is when a woman develops high blood sugar levels during pregnancy. The study involved over 2, 500 pregnant participants from Kunshan, China. The researchers tracked the levels of various pollutants in the air, in...

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Mar 22 2025SPORTS

Football Roots and Family Trials: The McCaffrey's Journey

The McCaffrey family is no stranger to the ups and downs of life. Christian McCaffrey, a standout running back for the San Francisco 49ers, has a father who was also a pro-football player. Ed McCaffrey, Christian's dad, had a successful career playing for several teams, including the New York Giants, 49ers, and Broncos. He retired in 2004, but his love for the game a...

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Mar 01 2025HEALTH

Oura Ring: Big Steps for Women's Health

Imagine tracking your health with a wearable device and getting personalized insights about your menstrual cycle and pregnancy. This is now possible with the latest updates from Oura Ring. The Oura Ring has teamed up with the Scripps Research Digital Trials Center for a big study. They are looking into the physical changes that happen during pregnancy. This ...

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Feb 22 2025HEALTH

Malaria in Pregnancy: A New Way to Fight Back

Malaria is a big problem for pregnant women in Kinshasa, DRC. The usual way to prevent it, using a drug called sulfadoxine-pyrimethamine, isn't working as well as it used to. This is because the malaria parasite, Plasmodium falciparum, has become resistant to the drug. So, scientists had to think of a new way to keep pregnant women safe. They came up with an idea ca...

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Feb 20 2025HEALTH

Preparing for Baby: Why Your Pre-Pregnancy Choices Matter

Pregnancy is more than just the nine months leading up to the baby's arrival. It's a journey that begins much earlier, with choices that can greatly impact the baby's health. This isn't just about what you eat or how much you exercise, though those are important. It's about understanding how your daily habits can influence your pregnancy. Scientists have dis...

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