20 November 2025

Two thirds of women experience too much or too little weight gain in pregnancy

New findings may help inform global standards for healthy growth and weight gain in pregnancy and highlight the need for...

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11 September 2025

A diet rich in vegetable protein and fibre helps maternal and infant health during pregnancy and breastfeeding

A Mediterranean-style diet, rich in fibre, vegetable proteins and healthy fats, benefits maternal health during pregnancy and breastfeeding. In addition...

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18 February 2025

Delays in cancer diagnosis for pregnant women

Cancer symptoms can sometimes be misdiagnosed as normal pregnancy-related changes for women who are expecting, in some cases leading to...

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28 January 2025

94% of the grey matter in the brains of mothers undergoes changes during pregnancy

A study led by the UAB has analysed the brains of women during pregnancy for the first time using neuroimaging...

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19 December 2024

Mothers massively change their intestines during pregnancy and nursing

When women are pregnant and nurse their babies, their bodies change and various organs, such as the breasts or the...

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22 October 2024

Maternal exercise during pregnancy may protect the child against asthma

The risk of asthma in the child can be reduced by nearly half if the mother engages in active physical...

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8 October 2024

Body weight is an important health factor in pregnancy – regardless of country of birth

Being overweight is a major contributor to complications during pregnancy and childbirth – this applies to both women born in...

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15 August 2024

Increased risk of dying during pregnancy for women with epilepsy calls for improved care

But exactly how big the risks have been less clear. Randomized clinical trials are ruled out for ethical reasons and...

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