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A second pregnancy changes the brain in ways that are both familiar and distinct from a first pregnancy, according to new research from Amsterdam UMC published in Nature Communications. Building on earlier work showing that a first pregnancy reshapes the brain, the researchers found that each pregnancy leaves its own unique imprint on the maternal…

A US study has found that pregnant women following nutritional guidelines may reduce their exposure to many environmental chemicals from food and everyday products. However, the authors warn that following healthy diets high in fruits and vegetables could also increase exposure to pesticides, urging policymakers to include chemical exposure as a factor in dietary guidelines.