This image provided by Pfizer shows the RSV vaccine. U.S. regulators on Monday, Aug. 21, 2023, approved the first RSV vaccine for pregnant women so their babies will be born with protection against the scary respiratory infection. (Pfizer via AP) Washington, Aug 21, 2023 -The United States on Monday became the first country to approve … Read more
A recent European Journal of Clinical Nutrition study highlights some of the historical challenges associated with the assessment of body composition in the first two years of life. Study: Body composition from birth to 2 years. Image Credit: didesigns021 / Shutterstock.com Background Historically, anthropometric measurements such as height, weight, and head circumference have been used to assess the … Read more
Mothers who eat apples and herbs in early pregnancy could be protecting the brain health of their children and grandchildren, a Monash University study using genetic models has found. The discovery is part of a project that found a mother’s diet can affect not just her child’s brain but also those of her grandchildren. Published … Read more
Steroids commonly offered to pregnant people with increased risk of preterm birth may be unnecessary and may lead to long-term health issues for the infants, according to new research led by McMaster University. The research, published in The BMJ on Aug. 2, analyzed data from 1.6 million infants and found approximately 40 per cent of … Read more
I gave birth to two of my three children in France (the third in Switzerland), and had an all-around extremely positive experience. The importance that the European culture and medical system puts on the mother’s health and well-being in all phases of pregnancy and childbirth made me feel safe and taken care of. Source link … Read more