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A Growing Concern: Opioid Use in Pregnancy

January 2, 2026

Over the past decade, the number of pregnant women using opioids has seen a significant rise. This trend is worrying because it puts both the mother and the baby at risk. A recent study looked at over 5. 5 million pregnancies in California. It found that the rate of opioid use during pregnancy more

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Figuring Out the Best Time to Check Iodine Levels in Pregnant Women

November 15, 2025

Iodine is super important for pregnant women. But measuring it in urine can be tricky. The amount of iodine in urine changes a lot. This makes it hard to get accurate results. So, scientists looked for a better way. They found that using the iodine-to-creatinine ratio in urine gives a more stable m

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How Moringa Might Help Moms-to-Be Fight Toxins

November 1, 2025

Heavy metals like lead, cadmium, and mercury are sneaky troublemakers. They hide in food, water, and air, causing serious problems for pregnant women and their babies. These metals can lead to miscarriages, low birth weight, early deliveries, and even developmental issues in kids. They work by creat

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Malaria and Pregnancy: A Closer Look at Health Centers in Maiduguri

October 27, 2025

Malaria is a big problem in many parts of the world, especially in Africa. In Nigeria, pregnant women face a higher risk because malaria is very common there. Health centers in Maiduguri, Borno State, are trying to help, but there are still challenges. Pregnant women need special care to prevent ma

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Helping Pregnant Women in Abusive Relationships

August 31, 2025

Pregnancy is a time of joy and anticipation, but for some women, it's also a time of fear and abuse. In Iran, a study looked at how teaching life skills can help pregnant women who are facing violence from their partners. The goal was to see if these skills could improve their relationships, self-es

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Pregnant Women's Health at Risk Due to Penicillin Shortage

July 30, 2025

A critical shortage of a key antibiotic is raising concerns about the health of pregnant women. Pfizer, a major pharmaceutical company, has announced that it will have limited supplies of Bicillin LA. This drug is crucial for treating syphilis in pregnant women. The shortage comes after Pfizer recal

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Pregnant Women's Knowledge and Choices About Prenatal Tests in Türkiye

July 17, 2025

Pregnancy is a time of big choices, especially when it comes to prenatal tests. These tests can tell expectant mothers a lot about their baby's health, but they're not always easy to understand or decide on. A recent study looked at how much pregnant women in Türkiye know about these tests and what

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Why Pregnant Women Skip the Flu Shot

July 14, 2025

Pregnant women face higher risks from influenza, including severe outcomes like hospitalization. Yet, during the COVID-19 pandemic, only about half of pregnant women got the flu shot. This gap highlights a need to understand their choices better. A study looked into why pregnant women decide to get

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The Shift in COVID Vaccine Advice: What Families Need to Know

May 28, 2025

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has recently changed its stance on COVID-19 vaccines. This change affects pregnant women and healthy children. The CDC is no longer pushing for these groups to get vaccinated. This is a big turnaround from what they were saying just a couple of we

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Mosquito Nets: Why Aren't Pregnant Women in Ghana Using Them?

May 10, 2025

In Ghana, pregnant women are not using mosquito nets as much as they should. This is a big problem because mosquito nets are a proven way to stop malaria. Malaria is caused by a tiny parasite called plasmodium. It is spread by mosquitoes and can be very dangerous for pregnant women and their babies.