21+ hour ago   (166+ words) Researchers analyzed data from 1,153,998 commercially insured women with a single delivery and no preexisting CKM disorders. Among the study population, 95,103 women (8.2%) had gestational diabetes. Median follow-up was 2.4 years, with outcomes tracked through 2023. Although the strongest associations involved dysglycemia, gestational diabetes…...

20+ hour, 56+ min ago   (152+ words) The review assessed whether umbilical artery (UA), fetal middle cerebral artery (MCA) and uterine artery (UtA) Doppler measurements produced consistent results between observers. Researchers screened 2,426 records and included 26 studies involving 2,457 patients. Eight studies assessed UA Doppler, 11 examined MCA Doppler and…...

1+ day, 5+ hour ago   (105+ words) Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine Health and Nutrition News A Vegan Fosters Good Nutrition in Pregnancy New research shows that pregnant women consuming a vegan diet have levels of vitamin B12, vitamin B2, folate, vitamin D, iron, and gamma-linolenic acid comparable to…...

1+ day, 20+ hour ago   (788+ words) Hypertension during pregnancy is common, but it should not be taken lightly. It increases the mother's risk of stroke, heart failure and impaired kidney function, while putting the fetus at risk of growth restriction, preterm birth and placental complications. Because…...

4+ day, 11+ hour ago   (329+ words) Health and Me Most women can safely continue working during pregnancy However, understanding physical limits, managing stress, and recognising warning signs are essential for protecting both mother and baby Pregnancy is an exciting phase in a woman's life, but, it…...

5+ day, 16+ hour ago   (329+ words) Go to a gym these days and you may see more and more pregnant women doing just that: strength training. New research suggests it could have benefits beyond building muscle, including a possible lower risk of gestational diabetes and better…...

5+ day, 13+ hour ago   (979+ words) Keeping track of long-term health conditions while you're pregnant can help reduce the risk of gestational hypertension. High blood pressure is a common condition that occurs with pregnancy. One form, gestational hypertension, has become substantially more common in the United…...

5+ day, 9+ hour ago   (996+ words) High blood pressure is a common condition that occurs with pregnancy. One form, gestational hypertension, has become substantially more common in the United States, a new report has found. The rate of gestational hypertension increased 73% between 2016 and 2024, and more than…...

6+ day, 11+ hour ago   (264+ words) Phthalates, which are chemicals found in plastics, personal care products, and hundreds of other consumer goods, may contribute to high blood pressure in pregnant women, according to a study published in the Journal of the Endocrine Society. Hypertensive disorders of…...

6+ day, 16+ hour ago   (575+ words) Aug 20, 2026 at 04:12 AM EDT A new clinical trial suggests that strength training during pregnancy could reduce the risk of gestational diabetes in women who are overweight or obese, while also improving overall quality of life. Researchers in Spain, led by…...