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Pregnant women exposed to multiple phthalates have increased risk of prete
Updated : 3 years, 8 months ago IST
Washington [US], July 12 (ANI): Pregnant women who were exposed to multiple phthalates during pregnancy had an increased risk of preterm birth, according to new research. Phthalates are chemicals used in personal care products, such as cosmetics, as well as in solvents, detergents, and food
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Research finds COVID-19 may cause foetal inflammation even without placent
Updated : 4 years, 1 month ago IST
Detroit [US], January 20 (ANI): According to a new study, SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, may cause fetal inflammation even in the absence of placental infection.
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COVID-19 vaccine does not increase risk of preterm birth: Study
Updated : 4 years, 2 months ago IST
Washington [US], January 5 (ANI): Pregnant people who contract COVID-19 have an increased risk of disease severity and death, yet only 31 per cent of pregnant people in the United States had received vaccines as of September 2021. One barrier to vaccine acceptance is the concern that vaccina
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Study finds preterm birth associated with pre-eclampsia
Updated : 4 years, 3 months ago IST
Perth [Australia], December 10 (ANI): According to a new study by the Curtin University, women who had a preterm birth after developing pre-eclampsia, were 17 times more likely to experience another preterm birth if pre-eclampsia emerged again.
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Study finds COVID-19 during pregnancy is associated with preterm birth
Updated : 4 years, 7 months ago IST
California [US], August 14 (ANI): According to a large study led by researchers at UC San Francisco, pregnant individuals who contract COVID-19 face a higher risk of having a very preterm birth, as well as any preterm birth.
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Study reveals COVID-19 during pregnancy is associated with preterm birth
Updated : 4 years, 7 months ago IST
California [US], August 10 (ANI): According to a large study led by researchers at UC San Francisco, pregnant individuals who contract COVID-19 face a higher risk of having a very preterm birth, as well as any preterm birth.
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COVID-19 not linked to increased preterm births: Study
Updated : 4 years, 7 months ago IST
Washington [US], August 3 (ANI): A new study may alleviate concerns about the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on pregnancy, as researchers found no increase in preterm births or stillbirths during the first year of the health crisis.
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Study shows early preterm births can be decreased with DHA supplementation
Updated : 4 years, 10 months ago IST
Washington [US], May 18 (ANI): Early preterm births may be dramatically decreased with docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) supplements, with a dose of 1000 mg more effective for pregnant women with low DHA levels than the 200 mg found in some prenatal supplements, according to a study led by research
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Progesterone imbalance causes preterm birth, prolonged labour
Updated : 5 years ago IST
Washington [US], March 12 (ANI): A recent study conducted by the National Institutes of Health discovered that some pregnant women experience preterm labour or prolonged labour due to unbalanced progesterone signals.
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Light pollution linked to preterm births, reduced birth weight: Study
Updated : 5 years, 1 month ago IST
Washington [US], January 30 (ANI): While we all know how pollution can be detrimental to our health, a new study has discovered that light pollution could increase the likelihood of preterm births and reduced birth weight.
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Study focuses on predicting preterm births
Updated : 5 years, 3 months ago IST
Washington [US], November 20 (ANI): For women in their first pregnancy, it is a challenge for obstetricians and midwives to advise them on their risks in relation to preterm births.
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Researchers develop mobile app to identify preterm birth risk in women
Updated : 6 years ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Mar 2 (ANI): Researchers have developed a mobile phone app to help identify the risk of preterm birth in women so that they can be given special treatments and care.
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