January 7, 2022 Experts warn prenatal screening tests can lead to false positive results in some cases Non -invasive prenatal testing (NIPT) on pregnant women to detect the risk of a fetus having rare genetic abnormalities may often be wrong, according to recent reports in the media. These tests, according to multiple health experts, can actually give false positives, which can create significant angst in expecting parents.
January 6, 2022 China fires hospital workers when woman miscarries after denied entry to facility: report The Chinese government fired two hospital workers and suspended another this week after a woman who was eight months pregnant miscarried outside of a hospital when she was denied entry on Jan. 1 because of strict coronavirus protocols, according to reports.
January 5, 2022 Pandemic babies higher risk for developmental delays, but don’t blame the virus, researchers say COVID-19 during pregnancy surprisingly did not increase the chance neurodevelopmental delay, according to a recent JAMA Pediatrics study.
January 5, 2022 Blood test could predict severe pregnancy complication A blood test may one day be able to predict whether someone who is pregnant will develop a serious blood pressure disorder months before symptoms show up.
January 3, 2022 Twins born in different years, 15 minutes apart: '1 in 2 million chance' Alfredo Antonio Trujillo was born at 11:45 p.m. on Dec. 31, 2021, while his sister, Aylin Yolanda Trujillo, was born 15 minutes later, at exactly midnight on Jan. 1, 2022.
January 2, 2022 Pandemic baby boom causes diaper and baby item shortages Pregnant women who are looking forward to their dream nursery maybe waiting a while, according to a recent New York Times report.
December 28, 2021 Pregnant cop challenges Boston Dem mayor over vaccine mandates: 'Take full responsibility' An expectant mother in Boston is furious that the city has expanded its vaccination mandates.
December 21, 2021 'Property Brothers' star Drew Scott and wife expecting first child: 'Cat's out of the bag' “Property Brothers” star Drew Scott's wife is pregnant!
December 15, 2021 Merck’s COVID-19 pill could pose risks during pregnancy: report While the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is expected to soon rule on whether to authorize Merck's COVID-19 pill, questions remain regarding its risks in pregnant women.
December 14, 2021 Mom defends hiring $6K overnight doula to watch newborn after TikTok goes viral Brittany Bright went viral on TikTok for posting about hiring a postpartum night doula to care for her second son twice a week.