Mice Mice were bred and housed in the local animal facilities of the Centre Régional d’Exploration Fonctionnelle et de Ressources Expérimentales (CREFRE) in pathogen-free sanitary conditions, with free access to water and food, and were submitted to alternating cycles of 12 h of light and darkness at an ambient temperature of 22 °C. C57BL6j mice were purchased from Janvier Labs or Charles …
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Days after a similar move from the American Academy of Pediatrics, the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) late last week released updated clinical guidance documents regarding vaccination during pregnancy against COVID-19, influenza, and RSV. The documents are based on clinical data, ACOG said, and released prior to the upcoming respiratory cold and flu season in collaboration with the …
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Washington, D.C.—Today, the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) released updated clinical guidance regarding vaccination during pregnancy against COVID-19, influenza, and RSV. The three guidance documents, all of which recommend maternal immunization, lay out the full body of current scientific evidence that underscores the safety and benefits of choosing to be vaccinated against these respiratory conditions during pregnancy. “It …
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ProPublica is a nonprofit newsroom that investigates abuses of power. Sign up to receive our biggest stories as soon as they’re published. Seven years ago, when President Donald Trump signed the Preventing Maternal Deaths Act into law, it was hailed as a crucial step toward addressing the nation’s maternal mortality crisis. The law pumped tens of millions of dollars a …
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Summary: A comprehensive global review confirms that maternal depression undermines parenting, impairing mother-infant bonding and reducing sensitivity to a child’s needs. Researchers analyzed nearly a decade of observational studies, finding consistent links between depressive symptoms and lower involvement, commitment, and emotional connection. Mothers with depression were less likely to smile, touch, or enjoy interactions with their children, while showing more …
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