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From The Labs

Being in the right place at the right time reveals key placental response to COVID-19

April 29, 2025 COVID-19,  human placenta,  preeclampsia,  Pregnancy,  Research,  stress response,  syncytiotrophoblast

Comparing placental responses in COVID-19 and preeclampsia revealed similarities that may help explain the overlapping presentation of these clinical syndromes.

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From The Labs

Postpartum female preference for cooler temperatures linked to brain changes

March 25, 2025 body temperature,  ERαPOA neurons,  female temperature preference,  lactation,  mouse brain,  Postpartum,  Pregnancy,  Research

Changes in temperature preference in postpartum female mice were associated with significant alterations in the preoptic area of the brain.

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A pregnant person's torso seen from the side, their arms wrapped around their stomach. A lush green wooded area is seen behind them.
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How pregnancy, childbirth changes thyroid function

February 20, 2025 breast feeding,  hormones,  Pregnancy,  thyroid

Dr. Ruchi Gaba explains how Thyroid disease can majorly affect a person’s pregnancy, from fetal side effects to difficulty in breast feeding.

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A pregnant person holding their stomach. The photo is in black and white, and the person is wearing a black dress so that their hands are the only part of them standing out.
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Maternal Health Awareness Day: what you need to know

January 23, 2025 Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology,  Maternal Health Awareness Day,  Pregnancy

Know what’s at stake during Maternal Health Awareness Day, which aims to help eliminate preventable maternal mortality.

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Policywise

Protecting your baby from RSV: What every parent needs to know

September 27, 2024 immunization,  infant,  mother,  pediatrics,  Pregnancy,  Respiratory syncytial virus,  RSV,  vaccine

Having a sick baby can be a parent’s nightmare. Imagine your baby has been sick for a few days, and the pediatrician tells you it’s

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Momentum

Why your skin changes with pregnancy

August 15, 2023 melasma,  pigmentation,  Pregnancy,  Rosacea,  Skin

With pregnancy comes a number of changes in the body. Many physical changes, including changes in skin, are completely normal and important to enable a

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A pregnant person wearing all white holding a white baby onesie.
Momentum

Hospital bag checklist: what to pack before delivery

July 25, 2023 delivery,  hospital bag,  Pregnancy

“It’s never too early to pack your bag. I would recommend planning once the third trimester rolls around,” said Dr. Alexa Sassin.

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From The Labs

High-resolution map of the human placenta reveals COVID virus hideouts

July 20, 2023 COVID,  human placenta,  placental immune microenvironment,  Pregnancy,  Research,  spatial transcriptomics

The researchers’ novel approach sheds light on the interactions between the COVID virus and the human placenta.

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From The Labs

Protein Beclin-1 is key for uterine remodeling and the establishment of pregnancy

April 18, 2023 apoptosis,  autophagy,  Beclin-1,  Pregnancy,  Research,  stem cells,  uterine development

The findings have encouraged exploring the development of practical applications in the fields of both contraceptives and infertility.

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How to safely celebrate your babymoon

December 6, 2022 maternal health,  Pregnancy,  vacation

Babymoons have become increasingly popular to relax and celebrate the final days before the arrival of a baby, but it is important to take precautions

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Blood vessels (magenta) intertwined with metastatic medulloblastoma tumor cells (green) nestled within the protective layers that surround the mouse spinal cord. From the Labs: a closer look at metastatic medulloblastoma

Healthy Habits: A DOC-umentary Series

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