Vulva health conditions: It's time to shatter the silence

by Sophie Rees,The ConversationCredit: CC0 Public Domain"I didn't know I had a vulva until I was diagnosed with lichen sclerosus and stage three vulval cancer."These are the words

Updated on: January 17,2024

Vulva health conditions: It's time to shatter the silence

by Sophie Rees,The ConversationCredit: CC0 Public Domain"I didn't know I had a vulva until I was diagnosed with lichen sclerosus and stage three vulval cancer."These are the words

Updated on:January 17,2024

Pelvic girdle pain during pregnancy is common, but can be relieved

by University of GothenburgCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAcupuncture and transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) are two interchangeable treatments to relieve pelvic girdle pain dur

Updated on: March 19,2024

Pelvic girdle pain during pregnancy is common, but can be relieved

by University of GothenburgCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAcupuncture and transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) are two interchangeable treatments to relieve pelvic girdle pain dur

Updated on:March 19,2024

Researchers root US maternal health disparities in the social environment

by Andy Flick,Vanderbilt UniversityCredit: SHVETS production from PexelsMonica Keith, assistant professor of Anthropology, recently published insights into the complex factors contributing to ma

Updated on: January 16,2024

Researchers root US maternal health disparities in the social environment

by Andy Flick,Vanderbilt UniversityCredit: SHVETS production from PexelsMonica Keith, assistant professor of Anthropology, recently published insights into the complex factors contributing to ma

Updated on:January 16,2024

Risks for prematurity, SGA, cesarean up with IBD in pregnancy

Credit: CC0 Public Domain(HealthDay)—The risks for prematurity, small for gestational age, and cesarean section are increased in pregnancies among women with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), accordin

Updated on: April 02,2024

Risks for prematurity, SGA, cesarean up with IBD in pregnancy

Credit: CC0 Public Domain(HealthDay)—The risks for prematurity, small for gestational age, and cesarean section are increased in pregnancies among women with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), accordin

Updated on:April 02,2024

Will having a baby leave you broke?

by Esther Mirjam Girsberger,The ConversationCredit: AI-generated imageIncreasing the rate of paid maternity leave, so it is tied to prior earnings, rather than just increasing the time off work,

Updated on: January 19,2024

Will having a baby leave you broke?

by Esther Mirjam Girsberger,The ConversationCredit: AI-generated imageIncreasing the rate of paid maternity leave, so it is tied to prior earnings, rather than just increasing the time off work,

Updated on:January 19,2024

Progesterone protects babies from preterm birth in women with a short cervix, research shows

by Amsterdam University Medical CentersCredit: CC0 Public DomainAt around 20 weeks of pregnancy women with a short cervix have an increased risk of preterm birth. Preventing preterm birth in preg

Updated on: March 19,2024

Progesterone protects babies from preterm birth in women with a short cervix, research shows

by Amsterdam University Medical CentersCredit: CC0 Public DomainAt around 20 weeks of pregnancy women with a short cervix have an increased risk of preterm birth. Preventing preterm birth in preg

Updated on:March 19,2024

Hospital program tackles pregnancy and postpartum depression that affects 20% of women

by Lisa Schencker, Chicago TribuneCredit: CC0 Public DomainJenny Mason-Frey had experienced panic attacks before—sudden waves of anxiety that set her heart racing, her head spinning and made her feel

Updated on: May 09,2024

Hospital program tackles pregnancy and postpartum depression that affects 20% of women

by Lisa Schencker, Chicago TribuneCredit: CC0 Public DomainJenny Mason-Frey had experienced panic attacks before—sudden waves of anxiety that set her heart racing, her head spinning and made her feel

Updated on:May 09,2024

Study finds link between certain 'forever chemicals' and preeclampsia

by Brigham and Women's HospitalHigh magnification micrograph of hypertrophic decidual vasculopathy, as seen in pregnancy-induced hypertension. Credit: WikipediaPerfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS

Updated on: May 31,2024

Study finds link between certain 'forever chemicals' and preeclampsia

by Brigham and Women's HospitalHigh magnification micrograph of hypertrophic decidual vasculopathy, as seen in pregnancy-induced hypertension. Credit: WikipediaPerfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS

Updated on:May 31,2024

Commonly used chemicals associated with miscarriage, study finds

by Michael Greenwood,Yale UniversityExposure to synthetic chemicals widely used in food packaging, such as pizza boxes, and commonly found in drinking water supplies is associated with a woman’s

Updated on: June 04,2024

Commonly used chemicals associated with miscarriage, study finds

by Michael Greenwood,Yale UniversityExposure to synthetic chemicals widely used in food packaging, such as pizza boxes, and commonly found in drinking water supplies is associated with a woman’s

Updated on:June 04,2024

Mother's diet during pregnancy can protect her offspring's heart, study finds

byMonash UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainMonash university researchers have found that eating a high-fiber diet while pregnant can significantly reduce the risk of cardiovascular dis

Updated on: July 30,2024

Mother's diet during pregnancy can protect her offspring's heart, study finds

byMonash UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainMonash university researchers have found that eating a high-fiber diet while pregnant can significantly reduce the risk of cardiovascular dis

Updated on:July 30,2024