Maternal Health
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Research Snapshot: Study proves poor maternal heart health results in preterm birth, low birthweight and cesarean birth
Maternal health researcher James Muchira confirms poor maternal heart health results in adverse childbirth outcomes in the United States; hypertension is the strongest predictor of this association, with disparities observed along racial lines. Est. reading time: 2 mins. Read MoreMay 13, 2021
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Vanderbilt team determining how seasonal light for pregnant moms affects offspring’s mental health
Seasonal light exposure during pregnancy had effects on serotonin and depression that persisted into adulthood in mice. Read MoreMay 14, 2019