These 2 complications during pregnancy can affect heart health in babies, experts say

PNP DeskFebruary 18, 2024September 18, 202403 mins

Ohio: A team of experts has identified 2 common complications during pregnancy that can affect the heart health of the baby in the future. High blood pressure and gestational diabetes in pregnant women may put their children at risk for future heart health, a new study has found, according to media reports. The researchers found…

1 in 10 babies worldwide are born preterm, with complications, UN agencies warn

PNP DeskOctober 5, 2023September 16, 202405 mins

An estimated 13.4 million babies were born early in 2020, with nearly one million dying from preterm complications, UN agencies and partners said in a new report on Thursday. The data is equivalent to around 1 in 10 babies born early, before 37 weeks of pregnancy worldwide. Health experts blame poor maternal health and malnutrition…