A study that included nearly 2.5 million children born in Sweden found the risk of ALL was 21% higher in children born by planned cesarean section (C-section) compared with children born vaginally, al...
Gut microbiota profiles at 11–13 weeks of pregnancy distinguished women who later developed gestational diabetes mellitus with high diagnostic accuracy.
A randomized trial found that using a natural cycle to prepare the endometrium for frozen embryo transfer in ovulatory women led to higher live birth rates and fewer complications compared to hormone replacement therapy.
Large language models used in clinical decision-making may offer different treatment recommendations depending on how a patient writes their message—even when the medical facts remain unchanged.
A recent study found that pregnant women with high anxiety and depression symptoms exhibited a richer oral microbiome, suggesting potential ways to improve maternal psychological well-being.
"As we continue to learn about the potential harms and benefits of prenatal cannabis use, clinicians must provide coordinated, nonstigmatizing care and education to support pregnant individuals in making informed decisions about cannabis use," noted study authors.
"I would have done anything to give birth...they could have asked me anything, and I would have almost certainly said yes, as long as it meant getting the baby out" - one participant's revelation from a study showing physical discomfort, not BMI concerns, drove women's choices for early induction.