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Pregnant women with covid-19 are less likely to have symptoms, may more likely need intensive care, and give birth early
Being older, overweight, and having other medical conditions increase their risk of having more serious disease Pregnant women seen in hospitals with covid-19 are less likely to show symptoms, and
BMJ Best Practice made free to access for NHS staff
A clinical decision-making support tool from the BMJ is now free to use for all NHS staff. All staff in England can now access BMJ Best Practice, a point of
Exposure to cadmium in the womb linked to childhood asthma and allergies
Babies born with higher levels of cadmium in their umbilical cord blood may be more likely to develop childhood asthma and allergies, according to research presented at the European Respiratory
The “gold” in breast milk
Alarmins have a positive post-natal impact on the development of intestinal flora and the immune system Breast milk strengthens a child’s immune system, supporting the intestinal flora. These facts are
Estrogen may lessen severity of COVID-19 symptoms in women
Why are men at greater risk than women for more severe symptoms and worse outcomes from COVID-19 regardless of age? In an effort to understand why this occurs, scientists at
High blood pressure during pregnancy may mean worse hot flashes during menopause
Women with a history of high blood pressure disorders during pregnancy are more likely to experience bothersome menopausal symptoms such as hot flashes and night sweats, according to a study
Is COVID-19 transmitted through breast milk? Study suggests not likely
As the novel coronavirus continues to spread around the world, so do the concerns of breastfeeding mothers. Although there have been no documented cases to date of an infant contracting
No safe level of caffeine consumption for pregnant women and would-be mothers
Women who are pregnant or trying for a baby should consider avoiding caffeine, researchers say Women who are pregnant or trying to conceive should be advised to avoid caffeine because
Becoming a mother despite having a rheumatic disease
Women with ankylosing spondylitis (AS) can have children despite their rheumatic disease. But how do their children develop? A recent South Korean study has now come to the conclusion that
Pregnant Black and Hispanic women five times more likely to be exposed to coronavirus
Black and Hispanic pregnant women in Philadelphia are five times as likely as white and Asian women to have been exposed to the novel coronavirus, according to a new study
