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January 10, 2022

Improving health of mothers, infants aim of imaging tech to monitor contractions

NIH and Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation fund more than $6.8 million toward effort.

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November 23, 2021

Prenatal, early-life influences on child brain development focus of new study

Washington University is national data coordinating site for child development study.

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July 20, 2021

Podcast: Pregnant women, new moms and vaccines

This episode of 'Show Me the Science' looks at how doctors have tried to protect themselves, their babies and their patients during the pandemic.

Podcast, Show Me the Science

December 8, 2020

Monitoring labor in pregnancy aim of grant to develop imaging technology

Researchers receive funding from Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation to help develop low-cost, bedside equipment for people in underserved regions.

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June 9, 2020

Scientists generate early stem cells that form human placenta

Such cells aid efforts to understand miscarriage, preterm birth, other pregnancy complications.

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July 25, 2019

For pregnant moms with addiction, Wash U clinic offers drug treatment and prenatal care

Source: St. Louis Public Radio

October 9, 2018

In childbirth, when to begin pushing does not affect C-section rates

Women who delay pushing face higher risks for infection, bleeding.

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August 8, 2018

Inducing labor at 39 weeks reduces likelihood of C-sections

No increased risks to newborns, study shows.

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July 31, 2018

Critical Connections

New integrated center changes care model for women and babies.

Outlook Magazine

January 17, 2018

Could baby’s first bacteria take root before birth?

Source: Nature

June 16, 2016

Pregnant women’s high-fat, high-sugar diets may affect future generations

Obesity can predispose offspring in multiple generations to metabolic problems.

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