Gestational diabetes: pregnant women need to be screened earlier
According to several studies, patients who are expecting a child should be tested for gestational diabetes earlier. THE ESSENTIAL Pregnant ...
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Preeclampsia linked to increased risk of early-onset dementia
Women with preeclampsia, which combines high blood pressure and protein in the urine, are more likely to develop early-onset dementia. ...
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Maternal obesity: physical exercise during pregnancy could reduce eating disorders in children
Maternal obesity impacts offspring's eating behaviors, leading them to eat a lot, but exercising during pregnancy normalizes this disorder in ...
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What foods boost fertility?
Dietician-nutritionist Alexandra Murcier explains how to increase your chances of conceiving a child. THE ESSENTIAL In France, approximately one in ...
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Pregnancy: disabled women have more complications
A new report highlights the difficulties women with disabilities face during their pregnancy(s). THE ESSENTIAL Women who suffer from a ...
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Breast cancer: treatments do not prevent having children
While many women of childbearing age are afraid of no longer being able to have children following breast cancer, a ...
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“Ozempic babies”: does this medication cause an increase in pregnancies?
More and more women are talking about their “ozempic baby”. We take stock of this phenomenon. THE ESSENTIAL More and ...
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Multiple sclerosis: “Experiencing a normal pregnancy while controlling the progression of the disease is possible!”
Multiple sclerosis is often diagnosed between the ages of 20 and 40, at an age when the choice of starting ...
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Corticosteroids during pregnancy: there is no increase in cardiac risk
A 50-year follow-up study shows that corticosteroids, used to reduce the risk of lung problems in premature births, do not ...
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Pregnancy: serious complications increase the risk of premature death later
Pregnant women who develop gestational diabetes or pre-eclampsia have increased mortality risks for many years after giving birth. THE ESSENTIAL ...
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Prenatal consultation: in Montreuil, fathers do not hesitate to take advantage of it
In Seine-Saint-Denis, future fathers have the opportunity to have a check-up on their state of health. THE ESSENTIAL Between January ...
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Pregnancy: how to treat severe nausea?
Dutch researchers recently took stock of the causes, diagnosis and treatment of hyperemesis gravidarum. THE ESSENTIAL Risk factors for hyperemesis ...
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Pregnant, her morning sickness was actually a sign of cancer
While she thought her vomiting and extreme fatigue were related to her pregnancy, a 24-year-old woman discovered that these signs ...
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Preeclampsia: increased risk of fatal heart disease after childbirth
Women who have hypertensive disorders of pregnancy have an increased risk of developing fatal cardiovascular disease in the 12 months ...
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Does pregnancy accelerate aging?
If carrying a child makes pregnant women “age”, it seems that during the postpartum period they “get younger”. THE ESSENTIAL ...
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Facial features could depend on what the mother eats during pregnancy
During pregnancy, the amount of protein consumed by the mother can impact the child's facial development. THE ESSENTIAL Facial features ...
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How does pregnancy go when you suffer from endometriosis?
Are the pregnancies of women with endometriosis at greater risk of complications? Answers with Dr Érick Petit, radiologist, founder and ...
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Psychological distress: girls whose mothers suffer from it have more sleep problems
The fact that some women suffer from psychological distress even before conceiving may trigger sleep problems in little girls. THE ...
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Pregnancy: a stressful job poses a risk
Pregnant women who work in a stressful job have shorter pregnancies and their child has a lower birth weight. THE ...
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Ultra-processed foods: why should pregnant women avoid them?
An American study has warned of the risks of phthalates, chemical substances that can contaminate ultra-processed foods, during pregnancy. THE ...
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Pregnancy: this ultrasound can help predict the risk of premature birth
American researchers have developed a new method to detect changes in the cervix and thus improve the identification of women ...
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Exposure to flame retardants increases risk of prematurity
A new study found that exposure to organophosphate ester flame retardants during pregnancy was associated with an increased risk of ...
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A Spanish woman gives birth to her child using her own mother’s uterus
A woman had her own mother's uterus transplanted in order to be able to give birth to a child, born ...
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Pregnancy and sport: a winning combination to properly prepare for birth
Sports activities and pregnancy are not incompatible! This is what Anna Roy, midwife, explains to us in her book co-written ...
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Opioids: prenatal exposure associated with the appearance of immune disorders in children
A new study links prenatal exposure to opioids to the development of immune disorders in children. THE ESSENTIAL Researchers found ...
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Brain: pregnancy changes its volume and thickness
In women who are pregnant for the first time, certain areas of the brain become smaller and thinner during pregnancy. ...
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IVF: this revolutionary test could soon increase their chances of success
A new test could soon greatly increase the success of IVF (In Vitro Fertilization). THE ESSENTIAL One in 8 couples ...
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How to prepare your child for the arrival of a little brother or sister depending on their age?
Each child reacts differently to the arrival of a new member in the family. THE ESSENTIAL Depending on their age, ...
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Miscarriage: victims now have the right to sick leave
Since January 1, women who have suffered a natural termination of pregnancy can benefit from sick leave without loss of ...
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Even before pregnancy, stress can affect women’s health
A new study reveals that high levels of stress before pregnancy can impact the health of women undergoing infertility treatment. ...
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