Adverse childhood experiences in firstborns associated with poor mental health of siblings
Children are nearly three-quarters (71%) more likely to develop mental health problems between the ages of 5 and 18, if the ...
Study finds no evidence that maternal sickness during pregnancy causes autism
While many studies have reported a link between a mother's health condition during pregnancy and her child's risk of autism, ...
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No Link Between Maternal Health During Pregnancy and Autism, Researchers Say
A mom’s health during pregnancy is not likely to influence her child’s risk of autism, a new study argues.Many previou ...
Stricter abortion laws may cause increased infant deaths − 2 maternal and child health researchers explain the data
Currently, there is no law addressing instances when an adverse outcome is probable but cannot be confirmed before delivery. Hence, stricter abortion laws are expected to not only increase inevitable ...
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Maternal vitamin D deficiency may accelerate fetal aging and impact newborn health
Maternal vitamin D deficiency during pregnancy is linked to accelerated epigenetic gestational age in infants at birth, ...
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Early health campaigns prevent anaemia in pregnant women – Scholar
A new study led by Nigerian researcher Kabir Idowu has revealed a game-changing strategy to combat anaemia among pregnant women, a condition that silently claims the lives of thousands of mothers and ...
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Stricter abortion laws may cause increased infant deaths − 2 maternal and child health researchers explain the data
We are researchers focused on maternal and child health who evaluate the safety of medications during pregnancy. We identify medications that might raise the risk for birth defects or pregnancy loss.