Treatment of gestational diabetes reduces perinatal morbidity
Women with gestational diabetes who receive dietary advice, blood glucose monitoring, and insulin therapy as needed experience significantly fewer serious perinatal complications and seem to have a higher health-related quality of life than women who receive routine care; however, more of them have their labor induced and more of their infants are admitted to the neonatal nursery.
Expression of mRNA linked to fetal death risk
March 18th 2025A recent study reveals significantly elevated placental interleukin 6 and vascular endothelial growth factor receptor 2 messenger RNA expression in fetal death cases, highlighting inflammation and impaired fetal protection mechanisms.
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Study reports reduced maternal breastfeeding in late preterm infants
March 12th 2025A recent study reveals significantly lower initiation and continuation rates of Mother’s own milk feeding among late preterm infants compared to other gestational age groups, highlighting a need for targeted support.
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