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...
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...
guess you’ve ever been in such a frightening situation. Throughout the globe, expectant women are subject to a silent yet fierce battle. Intimate partner violence (IPV) isn't just a problem in one city or country but is in fact widespread. Being pregnant and facing abuse at the hands of a trusted person is scary. But let me tell you something shocking. Many pregna...
Pregnancy comes with a lot of excitement, but also a lot of stress. For many, that stress is financial. Imagine if we could take away some of that stress by giving pregnant women money. That's the idea behind the Abundant Birth Project. It's a new approach to tackling health inequalities, especially for women of color. You see, even with lots of efforts to improve p...
Did you know that a healthy pregnancy can significantly reduce the chances of your child developing delays? This is especially true for Indigenous Australian families, where healthy moms lead to stronger kids. Research has shown that prenatal health, mental health, and lifestyle choices play a vital role in a child's development. Instead of focusing on the negatives,...
Natural killer (NK) cells are crucial at the maternal-fetal interface, where they interact with pregnancy-related hormones to maintain the delicate balance needed for a healthy pregnancy. However, these cells are highly diverse, making their classification tricky. Researchers have studied different subsets of uterine NK (uNK) cells, using markers on their surfaces, t...