Experts, advocates publish guidance for research on HIV, co-infections in pregnancy

by University of North Carolina Health CareCredit: CC0 Public DomainPregnant women are among those most in need of safe and effective preventives and treatments for HIV and co-infections. Yet bec

Updated on: March 09,2024

Experts, advocates publish guidance for research on HIV, co-infections in pregnancy

by University of North Carolina Health CareCredit: CC0 Public DomainPregnant women are among those most in need of safe and effective preventives and treatments for HIV and co-infections. Yet bec

Updated on:March 09,2024

One in five women planning a pregnancy smoke cigarettes, study finds

by King's College LondonCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainMost women still consume harmful substances like alcohol and caffeine while trying for a baby, suggesting low awareness of the risks,

Updated on: June 04,2024

One in five women planning a pregnancy smoke cigarettes, study finds

by King's College LondonCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainMost women still consume harmful substances like alcohol and caffeine while trying for a baby, suggesting low awareness of the risks,

Updated on:June 04,2024

New study links air pollution with increased risk of spontaneous preterm births

byUniversity of California, IrvineCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA new study led by the University of California, Irvine, found that exposure to fine particulate matter, 2.5 micrometers or les

Updated on: November 23,2024

New study links air pollution with increased risk of spontaneous preterm births

byUniversity of California, IrvineCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA new study led by the University of California, Irvine, found that exposure to fine particulate matter, 2.5 micrometers or les

Updated on:November 23,2024

In pregnancy, buprenorphine use up, methadone use down

(HealthDay)—From 2009 to 2015, the prevalence of methadone use decreased and buprenorphine use increased among Medicaid-enrolled pregnant women with opioid use disorder, and the 4Ps Plus and Substance

Updated on: April 08,2024

In pregnancy, buprenorphine use up, methadone use down

(HealthDay)—From 2009 to 2015, the prevalence of methadone use decreased and buprenorphine use increased among Medicaid-enrolled pregnant women with opioid use disorder, and the 4Ps Plus and Substance

Updated on:April 08,2024

Medical school identifies placental protein as possible birthweight regulator

by Angel Mendez,University of Minnesota Medical SchoolCredit: MART PRODUCTION from PexelsNew findings from the University of Minnesota Medical School are helping uncover why some people are more

Updated on: May 09,2024

Medical school identifies placental protein as possible birthweight regulator

by Angel Mendez,University of Minnesota Medical SchoolCredit: MART PRODUCTION from PexelsNew findings from the University of Minnesota Medical School are helping uncover why some people are more

Updated on:May 09,2024

Depression and anxiety spiked in pregnant women during COVID-19 pandemic, research reveals

by University of EssexCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThe COVID-19 pandemic caused a spike in depression and anxiety in expectant mums, a new study by the University of Essex has revealed.The r

Updated on: May 18,2024

Depression and anxiety spiked in pregnant women during COVID-19 pandemic, research reveals

by University of EssexCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThe COVID-19 pandemic caused a spike in depression and anxiety in expectant mums, a new study by the University of Essex has revealed.The r

Updated on:May 18,2024

Increased incidence of menstrual disturbances after COVID vaccination in girls aged 12-15: Study

by Norwegian Institute of Public HealthReported bleeding patterns among 7,565 menstruating girls aged 12–15 years before and after the first vaccine dose. The uncertainty (95% confidence interval

Updated on: March 12,2024

Increased incidence of menstrual disturbances after COVID vaccination in girls aged 12-15: Study

by Norwegian Institute of Public HealthReported bleeding patterns among 7,565 menstruating girls aged 12–15 years before and after the first vaccine dose. The uncertainty (95% confidence interval

Updated on:March 12,2024

Landmark study links post-natal depression and low income

by University of QueenslandCredit: CC0 Public DomainA longitudinal study of Queensland families has found women on lower incomes are more likely to suffer with pre and post-natal depression.AN an

Updated on: March 07,2024

Landmark study links post-natal depression and low income

by University of QueenslandCredit: CC0 Public DomainA longitudinal study of Queensland families has found women on lower incomes are more likely to suffer with pre and post-natal depression.AN an

Updated on:March 07,2024

Fewer unintended pregnancies contribute to all-time low U.S. fertility rate, new research says

by Colleen Sharkey,University of Notre DameCredit: CC0 Public DomainThe U.S. birth rate has been decreasing for the last decade, reaching a historic low in 2017. New research from a team of econ

Updated on: May 13,2024

Fewer unintended pregnancies contribute to all-time low U.S. fertility rate, new research says

by Colleen Sharkey,University of Notre DameCredit: CC0 Public DomainThe U.S. birth rate has been decreasing for the last decade, reaching a historic low in 2017. New research from a team of econ

Updated on:May 13,2024

Shielding against COVID-19 likely reduced exposure for pregnant individuals in early pandemic

by Weill Cornell Medical CollegeTime evolution measurements and fitted test-result model estimates of the SARS-CoV-2 RT-PCR and antibody status among patients who gave birth between 20 April 2020

Updated on: April 23,2024

Shielding against COVID-19 likely reduced exposure for pregnant individuals in early pandemic

by Weill Cornell Medical CollegeTime evolution measurements and fitted test-result model estimates of the SARS-CoV-2 RT-PCR and antibody status among patients who gave birth between 20 April 2020

Updated on:April 23,2024