Ischemic stroke increases expectant mother’s risk for another stroke during or soon after pregnancy
Having had a stroke caused by blocked blood vessels (ischemic stroke) more than doubled an expectant mother's odds of having another stroke...
Mothers
Mother’s diet can shape a child’s health for decades
Food eaten during pregnancy can shape gut health long after birth. New research shows that certain food additives may influence...
Study to test if mothers’ diet prevents early sign of food allergy in babies
Tuesday, August 5, 2025 NIH trial to assess if eating peanuts, eggs during pregnancy, breastfeeding protects infants. A National Institutes...
Mothers, experts say medical distrust fueling maternal health crisis
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Medical distrust is on the rise in the U.S. as pregnant women are pushing back against...
Direct Unconditional Cash Transfers Boost Well-Being For Mothers And Babies
Dr Mona Hanna (left), director of Rx Kids, with two Michigan parents who received the cash transfer. In Flint, Michigan,...
What the science says about acetaminophen, pregnant mothers and autism
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has in recent months teased a September announcement in which he would identify the...
Can mothers’ diet prevent babies’ food allergies?
Roughly 8% of US children have food allergies, some of which can trigger severe or life-threatening reactions, according to the...
How Midwives Support Mothers From Pregnancy Through Postpartum
Midwives Provide Comprehensive Prenatal Care Interviewer: Why should a mother-to-be choose care from a midwife? I'm talking today with Debra...
Prioritizing respectful care for pregnant women, mothers and babies
What does it mean to provide respectful maternal and newborn care? A new Compendium, developed by the World Health Organization...
