Integrating routine psychological health screening and treatment during and after pregnancy may reduce the risk of adverse pregnancy outcomes and improve maternal cardiovascular health, according to a ...

While many studies have reported a link between a mother's health condition during pregnancy and her child's risk of autism, a new study shows that nearly all of these 'associations' can otherwise be ...

February 11, 2010 — Advanced maternal age significantly increases the risk of having a child with autism irrespective of paternal age, a large population-based study suggests. The research, conducted ...

Integrating routine psychological health screening and treatment during and after pregnancy may reduce the risk of adverse pregnancy outcomes and improve maternal cardiovascular health, according to a ...

"This work highlights how a mother's health prior to pregnancy—not just during gestation—can shape her child's brain development in profound ways," said Dr. Maunakea. "We were surprised to find that ...

Share on Pinterest Does gestational diabetes increase the risk of neurodevelopmental disorders in the offspring? Image credit: skaman306/Getty Images. Gestational diabetes affected about 21% of all ...

It is essential for health care professionals to routinely screen pregnant and postpartum women for depression and anxiety, address modifiable risk factors and consider behavioral and pharmacological ...

Integrating routine psychological health screening and treatment during and after pregnancy may reduce the risk of adverse ...