Today in research: ACOG now recommends universal screening for cannabis use before, during, and after pregnancy. They urge stopping cannabis during pregnancy and lactation due to risks for fetal development and child health. cnn.com/2025/09/18/hea…

Today in research: Negative emotional reactions to pregnancy, especially when combined with unplanned pregnancy, strongly predict postpartum depression symptoms. Screening for both feelings and planning may improve early support. link.springer.com/article/10.100…

Today in research: Pregnant people living in the most disadvantaged U.S. neighborhoods faced higher risk of severe complications during childbirth. Addressing neighborhood conditions is key to improving maternal health equity. doi.org/10.1111/1471-0…

Today in research: A mobile mindfulness app for pregnant women helped reduce depression and anxiety while boosting well-being and connection with their babies. Digital tools may offer an accessible way to support maternal mental health. pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41037777/

Today in research: Children from low-income families face higher obesity risks linked to parental habits, stress, and limited access to healthy food and safe play spaces. Targeting family and environmental factors is key to prevention. doi.org/10.1155/jobe/4…

Today in research: A study of over 1 million Danish children found that kids born to mothers who used hormonal birth control before or during pregnancy had a higher risk of ADHD—especially with non-oral progestin-only types. More research is needed. doi.org/10.1007/s10654…

Today in research: Nearly half of low-income pregnant participants in California reported racial or ethnic discrimination in medical settings. Black women were most affected (68%), and prior community discrimination strongly predicted medical bias. link.springer.com/article/10.100…

Today in research: A 2–3 °C rise in early-life air temperatures could significantly impair toddlers’ language development. Using data from 12,163 French children, higher nighttime temps were linked to up to 30% lower linguistic scores. journals.lww.com/environepidem/…

Today in research: The U.S.’s only national survey tracking maternal & infant health—PRAMS—is in limbo after CDC staff were placed on leave, halting data in several states. Experts warn losing it could cripple research & policy on maternal risk. hsph.harvard.edu/news/with-fede…

Today in research: Interviews with Black women in Ohio show how medical mistrust drives pregnancy decisions. Many self-advocated—hiring doulas or switching providers—amid poor communication and bias. Authors urge trust-building and patient-centered care. link.springer.com/article/10.100…

Today in research: Journals and publishers are cracking down on studies using open health data sets. Many papers are being auto-rejected over data quality, consent, and reproducibility concerns—raising new tensions between transparency and privacy. science.org/content/articl…

Today in research: A new review shows how early-life factors—like pollution, urbanization, feeding, screen time, and sleep—shape childhood obesity risk. Authors propose a “healthy exposome” framework for prevention in the first 1,000 days. frontiersin.org/journals/nutri…

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Today in research: Exposure to air pollution during pregnancy may raise the risk of postpartum depression. Women exposed to higher PM₁₀ levels in the 2nd trimester were 26% more likely to develop PPD—linking clean air to maternal mental health. doi.org/10.1080/096031…

Today in research: Stillbirths in the U.S. are more common than reported—1 in 150 pregnancies—and 28% occur without known risk factors. Researchers call for stronger prevention efforts, better data, and national attention to this overlooked crisis. hsph.harvard.edu/news/stillbirt…

Today in research: A study of 476,857 pregnancies found that hyperemesis gravidarum increases the risk of depression, PTSD, and other mental health disorders within a year postpartum—highlighting the need for stronger perinatal mental health care. thelancet.com/action/showPdf…

Today in Research: Pregnancy often comes with high stress, anxiety, and depression. This study found that everyday stressors, changes in physical activity, and support from friends play a big role in how women feel. Strengthening social support could help. link.springer.com/content/pdf/10…

Today in Research: Breast milk has major health benefits, but some substances can transfer into milk. This review highlights how drugs from substance use can pass to infants, underscoring the need to balance maternal care with breastfeeding safety. mdpi-res.com/d_attachment/p…

Today in research: States with laws criminalizing prenatal drug use saw fewer people initiating prenatal care and more births occurring outside hospital settings, suggesting that punitive drug policies may deter essential maternal health care. publichealth.columbia.edu/news/punitive-…

Today in research: Air pollution during pregnancy may alter baby growth. Higher prenatal exposure to PM2.5 and NO2 is tied to faster growth after birth but lower weight later, suggesting early pollution can shift long-term developmental patterns. researchprotocols.org/2025/1/e72683