Humidity with excessive heat cause four times more damage to child health during pregnancy than heat wave alone. Humidity-based interventions are needed.

The first study, conducted under the ICMR–INDIAB programme, assessed 1,032 pregnant women across all states and union ...

From ultrasounds to symptom checks, second trimester visits cover a lot. Here's what to expect – and how to make these appointments work for you.

Women who acquired COVID-19 infection during their third trimester of pregnancy may have an increased risk for intensive care unit admission and mechanical ventilation. Contracting COVID-19 late in ...

From 2021 to 2023, the use of cannabis increased in nonpregnant women and stayed stable in pregnant women, with smoking being the most common method used by both. Among pregnant women, the use of ...

Children whose mothers consumed greater amounts of polyphenols in the last trimester of pregnancy scored significantly higher on several cognitive measures at 8 years of age than children of mothers ...

Healthcare professionals recommend that most pregnant people have at least one ultrasound during the second trimester of pregnancy, between 18 and 22 weeks. You may have more ultrasound scans ...

For those cleared by their doctor to exercise, strength and cardio workouts during all four trimesters of pregnancy are not only safe, they are healthy for you and your baby. I know firsthand that ...

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For people who are pregnant or nursing, more use of personal care products is associated with higher detectable levels of synthetic chemicals known to have adverse health effects, a new study found.