Pregnancy

Mirvie’s First “Future of Pregnancy Health” Report Reveals What New or Expecting Moms Want from Pregnancy Care

Mirvie is shaping the future of pregnancy health by providing women, expecting parents and their doctors with an early detection window to intervene before unexpected pregnancy complications become a crisis. One in five pregnancies is impacted by complications that lead to lifelong health consequences for expecting parents and babies. The proprietary company’s RNA platform uses a simple blood test to reveal vital…

March of Dimes Launches a New Data-Focused Prematurity Research Center at UCSF

March of Dimes, the leading organization fighting for the health of all moms and babies, is has opened the March of Dimes Prematurity Research Center (PRC) at UC San Francisco (UCSF). This new PRC, which will focus on prematurity data sharing, computational drug discovery and electronic medical record research, is part of the organization’s shift to speed the pace of discovery to…

Quest Adds Hepatitis C Screening to Its New Maternal Health Obstetrics Test Panel

Hepatitis C is the most common bloodborne infection in the United States and is a leading cause of liver-related morbidity and mortality. An estimated 1,700 infants were born with HCV infection (acquired in utero) each year between 2011 and 2014. Yet a recent Quest Diagnostics Health Trends study published in Obstetrics and Gynecology in June 2022 found that less than 41% of pregnant people were…

Nuvo and Sheba Medical Center Partner to Evaluate a New Virtual Care Regimen for the Management of Gestational Diabetes

Nuvo Group, the company behind INVU, an FDA-approved remote pregnancy monitoring platform, and Israeli Sheba Medical Center have partnered to evaluate a new virtual care regimen for the management of gestational diabetes. The first phase of the collaboration has now been completed. As part of the pilot program medically necessary non-stress tests (NSTs) were shifted to home-based, remote monitoring using INVU rather than…

Mucinex to Get Pregnant: Everything You Need to Know!

When it comes to fertility and pregnancy, there are various factors that come into play. Understanding the intricacies of the menstrual cycle and how it affects fertility is essential for those trying to conceive. In recent years, there has been some discussion about the use of Mucinex, a popular over-the-counter medication, to aid in getting pregnant. It is important to gather all…

What Are the Chances of Miscarriage After Hearing a Heartbeat?

Miscarriage is a heartbreaking experience that affects many women and their partners during pregnancy. The moment a heartbeat is heard can bring hope and excitement, but sadly it doesn’t guarantee that a pregnancy will continue smoothly. It’s crucial to have a thorough understanding of the odds around miscarriage after hearing a heartbeat in order to navigate this emotionally challenging journey. Miscarriage is…

Proov Launches New hCG Tests for Early Pregnancy Detection

Proov, known for its PdG-test and full cycle tracking kit is launching another product: The Proov Check Early Pregnancy Test. The new test allows women to use the tests up to five days before their next expected period to detect hCG (human Chorionic Gonadotropin) in urine, which is only present when pregnant. Results can be expected within 5 minutes of taking the…

6 Tips for Getting Pregnant after Chemical Pregnancy

Trying to conceive after experiencing a chemical pregnancy can be an emotional journey filled with hope and uncertainty. A chemical pregnancy refers to a very early miscarriage that occurs shortly after implantation. It can be a heartbreaking experience, but it’s important to remember that it doesn’t necessarily mean you won’t be able to get pregnant again. In this comprehensive guide, we will…