pregnancy
What a woman who is preparing for pregnancy should eat: all the details - down to the size of the plate
Nutrition is one of the important steps for planning pregnancy. In this article we will tell you what foods and how often you need to eat for future pregnancy.
Diana Dashkevich women nutrition nutrition facts health facts Cooking 4 May 2024
A new study: Acetaminophen during pregnancy – be careful
Acetaminophen, a common over-the-counter painkiller during pregnancy, is usually considered safe. However, a recent experiment raised some concerns as it found a correlation between acetaminophen use during pregnancy and some language delays in small children.
Kate Yakimchuk research Acetaminophen health facts child development Psychology 20 January 2024
Pet owner's tips: Signs of your cat's pregnancy
When your cat isn't spayed and likes walking outside, the chances are that she'll get pregnant at some point. If you don't want any kittens, then you might still have some time to prevent this, but you have to act quickly.
Kate Yakimchuk cat health signs pets facts kittens Animals 20 January 2024
A new study: Want to improve your breast milk quality – use vitamins and supplements
Kids need vitamin B-12 for their brains and bodies to develop and grow. Babies get B-12 from their moms, and if their moms had low levels during pregnancy and breastfeeding, the babies can also have low levels.
Kate Yakimchuk research child development healthy diet Cooking 3 January 2024
A new study: Pregnant ladies lack nutrients
Scientists have found that pregnant ladies in high-income countries are not getting the necessary nutrients for themselves and their future kids from their diets. An experiment involving over 1,700 ladies revealed that 90% of them lacked important vitamins crucial for healthy pregnancies and the wellbeing of their unborn kids.
Kate Yakimchuk research healthy food nutrition child development Cooking 2 January 2024
Stressed moms lead to unruly kids: A new study
Parents can affect their kids a lot, and sometimes the connection is even bigger than we might think. Stressed, anxious, or depressed mothers during pregnancy may increase the chances of their kids having mental health and behavior problems as they grow up.
Kate Yakimchuk research child development child behavior stress Psychology 4 December 2023
How discrimination during pregnancy damages kids: A new study
A recent experiment demonstrated that the brain circuitry of children can be influenced by pregnant women's encounters with discrimination and acculturation. It's important to note that these effects are distinct from those resulting from general stress or depression.
Kate Yakimchuk research child development child behavior discrimination Psychology 1 December 2023
Anorexia makes pregnancy dangerous: A new study
Pregnant women with anorexia face higher risks like stillbirth, having underweight babies, or giving birth prematurely. However, there are no clear guidelines for doctors to manage this condition during pregnancy.
Kate Yakimchuk research anorexia treatment Psychology 6 November 2023
Recognizing a pregnant hamster: Pet owner's tips
Hamsters are extremely cute rodents that are perfect pets for kids and adults - they are harmless and funny. When buying a hamster, it's sometimes hard to understand that it's pregnant - so you can accidentally get a bunch instead of one.
Kate Yakimchuk hamsters pets rodent Animals 4 November 2023
PPD is hereditary: A new study on depression and genes
Postpartum depression is a subtype of major depressive disorder that affects some new mothers. Scientists led a big study to understand the genetics of PPD. They found that around 14 percent of PPD cases are influenced by common genetic factors.
Kate Yakimchuk research depression genetics Psychology 30 October 2023
It's never the same: A new study on pregnancy and body image
Pregnancy and motherhood is often romanticized, but real women don't always like how they look, and it affects them a lot. A recent study has uncovered differences in how pregnancy can affect women's feelings about their bodies, including negative body image.
Kate Yakimchuk research self-esteem body Psychology 20 October 2023
Stress during pregnancy affects babies: A new study on brain development and stress
We all know that stress can be dangerous, but how dangerous can it be for people who aren't even born yet? New research looked at how a mom's stress during pregnancy can affect a baby's brain development.
Kate Yakimchuk research stress Psychology 12 October 2023
Pregnancy wires your brain differently: A new study on pregnancy and hormones
Researchers at the Francis Crick Institute found that pregnancy hormones can change a mouse's brain to get ready for motherhood. They discovered that estrogen and progesterone affect a small group of brain cells and make them better at taking care of babies, even before the babies are born.
Kate Yakimchuk research brain hormones Psychology 11 October 2023
Fruits and vegetables protect from miscarriages: A new study on food and pregnancy
Good diet can improve your health, and it seems that it can also protect your baby's life as well. A recent study shows that having a diet rich in certain foods before and during early pregnancy may significantly reduce the risk of miscarriage.
Kate Yakimchuk research food health Cooking 26 September 2023