The New York Times dives into the ethics and limitations of using polygenic screening in IVF, highlighting the probabilistic nature of the predictions.

A blood test may soon predict postpartum depression before symptoms arise.

Carolina Public Press highlights potential solutions to the maternal care crisis in rural areas of North Carolina.

A study identifies patterns in postpartum blood pressure that could help predict future hypertension.

A study of over 350,000 pregnancies found that 11% of women used cannabis before conception, and 6% used it during pregnancy, likely to manage nausea.

A study highlights an increased risk of preterm birth and low birthweight for individuals infected with COVID-19 during pregnancy.

A randomized trial showed virtual education and follow-up via WhatsApp lowered postpartum depression rates.

Study highlights barriers preventing women from obtaining permanent contraception after delivery.

Rutgers researchers preserve and expand the Camden Study data.

Postpartum depression tied to brain changes after childbirth.

British mother calls for better treatment after her daughter’s suicide due to untreated hyperemesis gravidarum.

NIH-funded study finds that higher vitamin D levels in the first trimester contribute to fetal growth.

A one-hour glucose test after pregnancy is more effective in predicting diabetes risk than the traditional two-hour test.

An analysis of five years of U.S. maternal mortality data reveals significant state-to-state differences in causes of death.

A randomized control trial found that postpartum women treated with nifedipine had a dramatically lower readmission rate than those on labetalol.

A retrospective study found that preconception use of GLP-1 medications was associated with reduced risks of several adverse pregnancy outcomes.

A study comparing sisters of women with and without pregnancy complications found that genetic and environmental factors may drive cardiovascular disease risk.

New techniques in managing maternal blood pressure are emerging.

Research shows the causes of maternal mortality differ widely from state to state.

One blood pressure medication outperformed another, potentially lowering postpartum readmission rates.