2+ mon, 1+ week ago  (232+ words) Overview of the study examining the link between maternal perinatal depression and autistic-related traits in offspring, incorporating both human cohort data and an animal model. Analysis of a large-scale Japanese birth cohort revealed that higher levels of maternal psychological distress…...

7+ mon, 1+ week ago  (478+ words) Labelling expressed breast milk could be a way to ensure babies receive important cues at the right time, helping busy mothers support the development of their baby Breast milk is the first "super food" for many babies. Full of vitamins,…...

2+ mon, 1+ week ago  (622+ words) This research study assessing 23, 000 mother-child pairs found that higher maternal depression around the period of birth may impair mother-infant bonding and increases the risk of autism in their daughters. Overview of the study examining the link between maternal perinatal depression…...

5+ mon, 3+ week ago  (191+ words) Maternal stress during pregnancy profoundly affects fetal growth and long-term health. This comprehensive review synthesizes evidence showing that elevated cortisol, disrupted brain connectivity, and. .. Flowchart depicts the interconnected nature of the proposed factors influencing maternal stress and fetal development. Maternal…...

9+ mon, 3+ week ago  (464+ words) The placenta and the hormones it produces may have played a crucial role in the evolution of the human brain, while also leading to the behavioural traits that have made human societies able to thrive and expand, according to a…...

6+ mon, 4+ week ago  (173+ words) Cambridge researcher Alex Tsompanidis studies how the placenta has shaped neurodevelopment throughout the history of our species image: Alex Tsompanidis, MD, Ph D, University of Cambridge, UK. view more Credit: Alex Tsompanidis, MD, Ph D His recent hypothesis, published in…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago  (657+ words) A machine-learning model developed by Weill Cornell Medicine investigators may provide clinicians with an early warning of a complication that can occur late in pregnancy. Existing models that assess. .. A machine-learning model developed by Weill Cornell Medicine investigators may provide…...

6+ mon, 1+ week ago  (663+ words) image: Mice with Bifidobacterium breve in their gut lost fewer of their pregnancies. view more Research led by the University of Cambridge has found the first clear evidence that the "good" gut bacteria Bifidobacterium breve in pregnant mothers regulates the…...

6+ mon, 4+ week ago  (523+ words) Scientists have achieved a major breakthrough by 3 D bioprinting miniature placentas. image: Microscope image of placenta organoid (mini placenta). view more Credit: Images acquired at the UTS Microbial Imaging Facility by Dr Claire Richards. Scientists have achieved a major breakthrough…...

7+ mon, 2+ week ago  (181+ words) Metabolic health before and during pregnancy may have a bigger influence on risks for mother and baby than simply controlling weight gain. Data from a recent paper by Pennington Biomedical researchers indicates that pregnant women with metabolically unhealthy obesity were…...