So, what's going on in Bangladesh, with pregnant women and liver problems? The truth is that liver issues aren't just common they're something that can happen to any pregnant women. This can happen for several reasons. Liver problems can be related to pregnancy or exist before conception, affecting
In Ibadan, Nigeria, healthcare providers and researchers are grappling with the complexities of high-risk births. These risky situations are marked by babies born too early, too small, or stillborn, which can lead to lifelong health problems. These issues are widespread and impact a significant numb
Gestational diabetes can cause big problems for the placenta, like making it too big and causing issues with blood vessels and stress from oxygen shortage. Scientists wanted to see if a drug called metformin could help fix these problems. They used rats to test this, grouping them into four groups:
Pregnancy can bring a lot of changes, and one of the less pleasant ones is dealing with gastrointestinal (GI) symptoms. These are quite common and can really affect a pregnant woman's quality of life. Often, doctors who specialize in pregnancies (obstetricians) and those who deal with GI problems (g
Fetal growth restriction, or low birth weight, affects about 1 in 10 pregnancies globally. This can cause serious health issues for babies, both right after birth and later in life. One of the main causes of FGR is when the placenta, the organ that feeds the baby during pregnancy, doesn't develop pr
In October of 2023, Nevaeh Crain, an 18-year-old from Texas, passed away after three emergency room visits. She was pregnant and experiencing severe abdominal cramps. After two hospital visits, she was only diagnosed with strep throat. The doctors didn't look into her severe abdominal pains. Nevaeh'
Parvovirus B-19 is a respiratory virus that is making a comeback in the United States, with a surge in infections reported. The virus is highly contagious and can spread through the air when an infected person talks, coughs, or sneezes, or by touching a surface or object that's contaminated with the
Pregnancy is a life-changing event that should be met with care, compassion, and accurate information. However, the recent debate surrounding Vice President Kamala Harris' statement about pro-life state laws causing pregnant women to be denied needed healthcare during medical emergencies has sparked
