To reduce preeclampsia risk, study says take action before and between pregnancies

by Johns Hopkins University School of MedicineCredit: CC0 Public DomainPreeclampsia—a complication that occurs in about 1 in every 25 pregnancies in the United States—is characterized by high blo

Updated on: June 12,2024

To reduce preeclampsia risk, study says take action before and between pregnancies

by Johns Hopkins University School of MedicineCredit: CC0 Public DomainPreeclampsia—a complication that occurs in about 1 in every 25 pregnancies in the United States—is characterized by high blo

Updated on:June 12,2024

2021 to 2022 saw 5% decline in overall fetal mortality rate

by Elana GotkineThe overall U.S. fetal mortality rate decreased by 5% between 2021 and 2022, according to a NovemberVital Statistics Rapid Releasereport, a publication from the U.S. Center

Updated on: January 15,2024

2021 to 2022 saw 5% decline in overall fetal mortality rate

by Elana GotkineThe overall U.S. fetal mortality rate decreased by 5% between 2021 and 2022, according to a NovemberVital Statistics Rapid Releasereport, a publication from the U.S. Center

Updated on:January 15,2024

Pandemic stress had a greater impact on those who were pregnant, study finds

by University of New South WalesAssociation Between Antenatal COVID-19–Related Stress With Maternal Mental Health Outcomes and Infant Temperament Outcomes. Credit:JAMA Network Open(20

Updated on: June 05,2024

Pandemic stress had a greater impact on those who were pregnant, study finds

by University of New South WalesAssociation Between Antenatal COVID-19–Related Stress With Maternal Mental Health Outcomes and Infant Temperament Outcomes. Credit:JAMA Network Open(20

Updated on:June 05,2024

High stress during pregnancy linked to elevated cortisol in toddlers' hair

by Sara Savat,Washington University in St. LouisCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainResearchers at Washington University in St. Louis and Dartmouth College have discovered a connection between tod

Updated on: July 25,2024

High stress during pregnancy linked to elevated cortisol in toddlers' hair

by Sara Savat,Washington University in St. LouisCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainResearchers at Washington University in St. Louis and Dartmouth College have discovered a connection between tod

Updated on:July 25,2024

Cesarean birth injury rates have risen for moms and babies, but training and new device could change that

byFlinders UniversityFetal Pillow. Image reproduced courtesy of Cooper Surgical, Inc. Credit:BJOG: An International Journal of Obstetrics & Gynaecology(2023). DOI: 10.1111/1471-0

Updated on: January 19,2024

Cesarean birth injury rates have risen for moms and babies, but training and new device could change that

byFlinders UniversityFetal Pillow. Image reproduced courtesy of Cooper Surgical, Inc. Credit:BJOG: An International Journal of Obstetrics & Gynaecology(2023). DOI: 10.1111/1471-0

Updated on:January 19,2024

Extra vitamin D during pregnancy may increase chance of a 'natural birth'

by University of SouthamptonCredit: CC0 Public DomainWomen who take extra vitamin D during their pregnancy are more likely to have a 'natural' delivery, according to University of Southam

Updated on: April 18,2024

Extra vitamin D during pregnancy may increase chance of a 'natural birth'

by University of SouthamptonCredit: CC0 Public DomainWomen who take extra vitamin D during their pregnancy are more likely to have a 'natural' delivery, according to University of Southam

Updated on:April 18,2024

How a gene called HAND2 may impact the timing of labor

by Charlotte Hsu,University at BuffaloCredit: CC0 Public DomainA new study illuminates how a gene called HAND2 may have a hand in the timing of human labor."We don't know why humans go

Updated on: May 16,2024

How a gene called HAND2 may impact the timing of labor

by Charlotte Hsu,University at BuffaloCredit: CC0 Public DomainA new study illuminates how a gene called HAND2 may have a hand in the timing of human labor."We don't know why humans go

Updated on:May 16,2024

Rise in meth and opioid use during pregnancy

by University of MichiganCredit: CC0 Public DomainAmphetamine and opioid use in pregnancy increased substantially over the last decade in the United States, a new Michigan Medicine-led study find

Updated on: June 29,2024

Rise in meth and opioid use during pregnancy

by University of MichiganCredit: CC0 Public DomainAmphetamine and opioid use in pregnancy increased substantially over the last decade in the United States, a new Michigan Medicine-led study find

Updated on:June 29,2024

Insufficient vitamin D linked to miscarriage among women with prior pregnancy loss

by NIH/Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human DevelopmentCredit: CC0 Public DomainAmong women planning to conceive after a pregnancy loss, those who had sufficient levels

Updated on: April 08,2024

Insufficient vitamin D linked to miscarriage among women with prior pregnancy loss

by NIH/Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human DevelopmentCredit: CC0 Public DomainAmong women planning to conceive after a pregnancy loss, those who had sufficient levels

Updated on:April 08,2024

Post-vaccine vaginal bleeding rates associated with all COVID-19 vaccine types across reproductive ages

by Justin Jackson , Medical XpressA medical assistant prepares a dose of a COVID-19 vaccine to be administered to a patient. Credit: Public domain image courtesy of Lisa Ferdinando, U.S. Department of

Updated on: January 16,2024

Post-vaccine vaginal bleeding rates associated with all COVID-19 vaccine types across reproductive ages

by Justin Jackson , Medical XpressA medical assistant prepares a dose of a COVID-19 vaccine to be administered to a patient. Credit: Public domain image courtesy of Lisa Ferdinando, U.S. Department of

Updated on:January 16,2024