A diet rich in vegetable protein and fibre helps maternal and infant health during pregnancy and breastfeeding

by Universitat de Barcelona

A Mediterranean-style diet, rich in fibre, vegetable proteins and healthy fats, benefits maternal health during pregnancy and breastfeeding. In addition to improving intestinal function and mucosal im...

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Exposure to particulate matter during pregnancy increases the risk of low birthweight and preterm birth

by ISGlobal - Instituto de Salud Global de Barcelona

For fine particles or PM2.5, the association with lower birthweight seems to be mainly due to an increased risk of preterm birth, that is, a shortening of gestational duration. In contrast, the effect...

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La microbiota intestinal materna protege el embarazo

by Universidad Autónoma de Madrid

Un estudio internacional liderado por la Universidad Autónoma de Madrid (UAM) demuestra que la bacteria intestinal Bifidobacterium breve favorece el crecimiento fetal y reduce la mortalidad embrionar...

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Discovery of how a protein regulates DNA and affects male fertility

by Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (UAB)

The published study now demonstrates that RAD21L also regulates the three-dimensional organisation of the genome and gene expression in sperm precursor cells. The absence of this protein causes a prof...

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Air pollution during pregnancy is associated with slower brain maturation in newborns

by IMIM - Institut Hospital del Mar d'Investigacions Mèdiques

The myelination a process-a progressive indicator of brain maturation, occurs at a slower rate in newborns most exposed to PM2.5 during pregnancy."

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Los resultados tras 6 años de seguimiento del estudio POSITIVE confirman que interrumpir temporalmente el tratamiento hormonal en pacientes jóvenes con cáncer de mama para intentar un embarazo no aumenta su riesgo de recaída

by VHIO

La actualización de los resultados del estudio POSITIVE reafirman la seguridad de pausar temporalmente la terapia endocrina adyuvante para intentar un embarazo en mujeres con cáncer de mama luminal,...

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PlacHeart: an international network to understand how the placenta influences the cardiovascular health of mothers and children

by Centro Nacional de Investigaciones Cardiovasculares - CNIC

The placenta is a vital organ during pregnancy, essential for fetal development and for adapting the mother’s body to the demands of gestation. The role of the placenta extends beyond nourishing the...

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A study led by Laboratorios Ordesa identifies two probiotic strains that reduce preterm births by half

by Parc Científic de Barcelona

It has been shown that cell-free supernatants of Bifidobacterium longum subsp. infantis CECT 7210 and Lacticaseibacillus paracasei CECT 30660 reduce inflammation during pregnancy and show preventive p...

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Uno de cada cinco recién nacidos por debajo de 30 semanas de gestación tendrá displasia broncopulmonar

by Hospital Sant Joan de Déu

Gracias a los avances médicos y tecnológicos, la mayoría de los niños y niñas con displasia broncopulmonar podrán tener una alta calidad de vida.

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Bellvitge valida una alternativa menos invasiva a la cirugía para tratar la endometriosis

by Hospital Universitari de Bellvitge

La escleroterapia con alcohol tras la punción ecoguiada del quiste ovárico es una opción menos agresiva para tratar los endometriomas, que afectan hasta un 40% de mujeres con dificultades reproduct...

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