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Navigating Pregnancy Symptoms in the First Trimester

After getting that first positive pregnancy test, you may feel a rush of excitement…followed by a surge of nausea, and then the overwhelming urge to take a nap. The first trimester of a pregnancy can ...
Medical Dialogues

First-trimester nuclear magnetic resonance based metabolomic profiling increases prediction of gestational diabetes: Study

Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) affects between 5% and 18% of pregnancies globally and is associated with adverse perinatal outcomes. In the long-term, it has been linked to increased risk ...
WBAL-TV

Woman's Doctor: Body changes during first trimester of pregnancy

INTO NICE WOMAN’S DOCTOR. >> YOU FOUND OUT YOU’RE PREGNANT AND NOW YOUR BODY STARTS TO CHANGE. MERCY MEDICAL CENTER DR. ROCHELLE SAYS IT DOES NOT TAKE LONG. >> I ALWAYS TELL MY PATIENTS PREGNANCY CAN ...
Business Insider

From symptoms to red flags, here's what to expect during your first trimester

The first trimester of pregnancy lasts from weeks 1 through 12. During the first trimester, the fetus will grow to about the size of a lime. Common symptoms during your first trimester include tender ...
MedPage Today

No Increase in Birth Defects With First-Trimester COVID Shot

Getting an mRNA COVID-19 shot during the first trimester of pregnancy didn't lead to an increased risk of major structural birth defects, a multisite retrospective cohort study found. Major structural ...
KUTV

First trimester of pregnancy: what to expect and when to seek help

KUTV — The first trimester of pregnancy can bring a whirlwind of emotions, uncertainty, and physical changes. Whether you're feeling excited, overwhelmed, or somewhere in between, you're not alone — ...
News Medical

Early first trimester scans improve detection of major fetal anomalies

Scanning for serious structural issues in fetuses during the first trimester can result in earlier detection of these issues, reports a new study led by Aris Papageorghiou at the University of Oxford, ...
Medical Xpress

Low vitamin D during first trimester linked to preterm birth risk

Low vitamin D levels in the first trimester of pregnancy are associated with higher rates of preterm birth and decreased fetal length, according to a new study led by researchers in the Penn State ...
Medical Dialogues

AI–Based Model for Early Prediction of Preeclampsia Using First-Trimester Biomarkers — Cureus Study

A recent study on the development and validation of an AI-based framework for first-trimester preeclampsia risk assessment ...
MedPage Today

First-Trimester UTI Antibiotic Use Tied to Congenital Malformation Risks

Earlier research raised concerns about antibiotic use during the first trimester of pregnancy and risk for congenital malformations. In this study, the risk of malformation was higher for infants ...
Psychiatry Advisor

Low Risk for Congenital Malformations With Z-Drug Use in First Trimester

Researchers found no association between Z-drug use and overall birth defects in pregnant women during the first trimester.