A recent study found that pregnant women with high anxiety and depression symptoms exhibited a richer oral microbiome, suggesting potential ways to improve maternal psychological well-being.
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"As we continue to learn about the potential harms and benefits of prenatal cannabis use, clinicians must provide coordinated, nonstigmatizing care and education to support pregnant individuals in making informed decisions about cannabis use," noted study authors.
"I would have done anything to give birth...they could have asked me anything, and I would have almost certainly said yes, as long as it meant getting the baby out" - one participant's revelation from a study showing physical discomfort, not BMI concerns, drove women's choices for early induction.
Study demonstrates dose-dependent relationship: each additional menopausal symptom associated with poorer cognitive function and increased behavioral changes in later life.
New research analyzing over 72,000 pregnant COVID-19 patients reveals they face a significantly reduced risk of developing long-term symptoms compared to nonpregnant women, with key risk factors identified across both cohorts.