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The use of proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) during early pregnancy does not appear to put infants at increased risk of congenital malformations, as reported in a study. However, there seems to be a small risk increase for major congenital malformations and congenital heart defects.

Following a Mediterranean-style diet around the time of conception and throughout pregnancy helps prevent adverse pregnancy outcomes, according to a study.

Supplementation with vitamin C in pregnant women appears to minimize the effects of smoking on childhood respiratory health, with a recent study showing that it is associated with increased airway function and lower occurrence of wheeze among children born to mothers who smoked during pregnancy.

Women with endometriosis are at higher risk of pregnancy loss and recurrent pregnancy loss, with the risk increase commensurate to the number of losses, according to a study.

Pregnancy is a special condition where metabolic changes occur because of the increased requirement of energy, protein, and micronutrients to maintain maternal homeostasis while supporting foetal growth….

Women with prior depression, regardless of the timing, are likely to experience symptoms of depression during perimenopause, according to a study.