Tag: Pregnancy
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Late-stage labor Cesareans linked to higher risk of womb scarring and future preterm birth
Overview: A warning for late-stage Cesareans Recent findings from University College London (UCL) researchers suggest that Cesarean births performed during advanced stages of labor are associated with a higher risk of scar formation near the cervix. This location of scarring is important because it has been linked to an increased likelihood of preterm birth in…
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A Personal Reflection on Miscarriage, Care, and Hospital Realities During Covid
Introduction: bearing the weight of loss in a crowded hospital Three years have passed since my miscarriage, yet the shadow it cast still lingers in ordinary moments. My hospital memory is a blend of clinical routines, quiet loneliness, and small revelations about what care can be—and should be—during pregnancy loss. While the world contended with…
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Aoife Hearne: Easy, Practical Foods to Ease Early Pregnancy Nausea
Understanding early pregnancy nausea Many people experience nausea and vomiting in the first trimester. While it’s common, it can feel exhausting and destabilizing. About 80% of pregnant people report some degree of nausea, which is often more like all-day sickness than a simple morning problem. Recognizing that you’re not alone can be comforting as you…
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Aoife Hearne: Foods to Ease Pregnancy Nausea and Boost Energy in Early Pregnancy
Understanding Early-Pregnancy Nausea Eight weeks into pregnancy can bring a wave of nausea for many women. While it’s common and usually not a sign of danger, it can drain energy and make daily tasks feel overwhelming. Acknowledging what you’re feeling and giving your body gentle, consistent fuel can make a real difference. Most women experience…
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Aoife Hearne: Practical foods to ease nausea and boost energy in early pregnancy
Dealing with nausea in early pregnancy Being eight weeks pregnant often comes with unexpected waves of nausea and fatigue. You are not alone—many women experience some degree of morning sickness, even though it can feel all-day and exhausting. The goal is to manage symptoms while keeping you and your growing baby well hydrated and nourished.…
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High Folate During Pregnancy Linked to Rising Gestational Diabetes Rates
Understanding the Latest Findings Recent research from Australian universities suggests that high folic acid exposure during pregnancy—driven by fortified foods and high-dose supplements—may be associated with a higher risk of gestational diabetes (GDM). The study compared 1,100 women who conceived before folic acid food fortification (introduced in 2009) with 1,300 women who conceived after fortification,…
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The Hidden Burden: Motherhood, Misinformation, and the Guilt Society Tries to Hide
The Unequal Burden of Grief Across the world, motherhood is often framed as a haven of care and protection. Yet for many women, it becomes a lifelong trial of guilt and doubt when tragedy strikes or when public discourse paints uncertain, sometimes harmful pictures of what they should or should not do. A recent UNICEF…
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MaGNet: A Mammary Gland Network for Breast Branching Analysis
MaGNet: A fast, image-based tool for mapping mammary gland branching Branching in tissues isn’t limited to trees. In female mammals, the mammary gland undergoes extensive branching after birth, during puberty and again in pregnancy as milk ducts grow and reorganize. Understanding this architecture is crucial because disturbances in branching have been linked to breast cancer…
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Measles Outbreak in Alberta: First Death This Year
Alberta records first measles death of the year amid rising cases Alberta Health Minister Adriana LaGrange announced the province’s first measles death of the year, a premature baby whose mother contracted measles during pregnancy. The minister called the loss heartbreaking and urged families to protect vulnerable infants through vaccination and awareness of exposure risks. Ontario’s…
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Valproate in pregnancy falls to new low as safety measures take effect
The latest data on valproate in pregnancy A new update from the NHS Medicines and Pregnancy Dashboard, published on 25 September 2025, shows a continued drop in the use of sodium valproate by women of childbearing age and a very small number of pregnancies affected by the drug. Between October 2024 and March 2025, five…