Tag Archives: Pregnancy

COVID during pregnancy linked to placental damage and fetal haemorrhages

Posted on by

The implications of the findings of two new studies are unclear as it will take several years before neurodevelopmental issues may appear in children exposed to SARS-CoV-2 in utero

Two recently published studies have highlighted the potential impact of SARS-CoV-2 infections during pregnancy. The studies found placental abnormalities and fetal haemorrhages could be associated with COVID during pregnancy. Researchers are now monitoring children exposed to the virus prenatally to investigate whether there are long-lasting neurodevelopmental effects.

Continue Reading

Category: Health & Wellbeing, Lifestyle

Tags: , , , , ,

Continue reading COVID during pregnancy linked to placental damage and fetal haemorrhages→

Womb with a view: EctoLife baby farm eliminates pregnancy and labor

Posted on by

The EctoLife Artificial Womb Facility envisages a controversial new way to be pregnant, with the baby growing in an idealized, but completely inhuman environment: transparent “growth pods” arranged by their hundreds in human baby farming operations.Con… Continue reading Womb with a view: EctoLife baby farm eliminates pregnancy and labor→

“Remarkable” results for new maternal RSV vaccine in Phase 3 trial

Posted on by

After decades of research a long-awaited vaccine against respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) may finally be here. Preliminary Phase 3 data has revealed maternal immunization with a new vaccine delivered extraordinary protection from severe disease in bab… Continue reading “Remarkable” results for new maternal RSV vaccine in Phase 3 trial→

Incredible study images babies responding to taste of kale in the womb

Posted on by

An extraordinary new study has recorded the first evidence of babies in the womb reacting to flavors of foods eaten by their mothers. The stunning images show fetuses crumpling up their faces in disgust minutes after a mother consumes bitter kale or sm… Continue reading Incredible study images babies responding to taste of kale in the womb→

Chip selects best-performing sperm by getting them to swim upstream

Posted on by

When performing artificial insemination, the better the motility of the sperm, the greater the chances of a successful pregnancy. That’s where a new microfluidic chip comes in, as it selects only the most vigorous, “highly-motivated” sperm from the her… Continue reading Chip selects best-performing sperm by getting them to swim upstream→

New female contraceptive would keep sperm trapped in their own gel

Posted on by

Although spermicides do already exist, they’re still not 100-percent effective. Scientists are developing what could be a more reliable alternative, in the form of a vaginally applied solution that keeps sperm trapped within the semen.Continue ReadingC… Continue reading New female contraceptive would keep sperm trapped in their own gel→

Scientists call for limited use of acetaminophen during pregnancy

Posted on by

A newly published consensus statement, co-signed by nearly 100 scientists, is calling for the common painkiller acetaminophen (also known as paracetamol or APAP) to be used cautiously and conservatively during pregnancy. The researchers indicate there … Continue reading Scientists call for limited use of acetaminophen during pregnancy→

New CDC data affirms mRNA COVID-19 vaccines are safe during pregnancy

Posted on by

New data from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is affirming the safety of mRNA COVID-19 vaccines during pregnancy. The ongoing surveillance project found no safety concerns for the vaccines or increased rates of miscarriage.Conti… Continue reading New CDC data affirms mRNA COVID-19 vaccines are safe during pregnancy→

New CDC data affirms mRNA COVID-19 vaccines are safe during pregnancy

Posted on by

New data from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is affirming the safety of mRNA COVID-19 vaccines during pregnancy. The ongoing surveillance project found no safety concerns for the vaccines or increased rates of miscarriage.Conti… Continue reading New CDC data affirms mRNA COVID-19 vaccines are safe during pregnancy→

Discovery of pre-labor biomarkers that predict birth weeks in advance

Posted on by

Impressive new research led by a team from the Stanford University School of Medicine has discovered a set of biomarkers that can predict when a pregnant woman will go into labor several weeks in advance. It’s hoped the breakthrough findings can be tra… Continue reading Discovery of pre-labor biomarkers that predict birth weeks in advance→