'Healthy mum, healthy baby, healthy future'—one year on, what progress have we made?

by Professor R. Katie Morris,University of BirminghamCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainMost pregnant women will have a healthy pregnancy and give birth to healthy babies. An increasing number of

Updated on: February 18,2024

'Healthy mum, healthy baby, healthy future'—one year on, what progress have we made?

by Professor R. Katie Morris,University of BirminghamCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainMost pregnant women will have a healthy pregnancy and give birth to healthy babies. An increasing number of

Updated on:February 18,2024

US Supreme Court agrees to rule on abortion pill restrictions

by Chris LefkowThe US Supreme Court has agreed to rule on restrictions on a widely used abortion pill.The Supreme Court agreed Wednesday to rule on restrictions imposed by a lower court on a widely us

Updated on: January 13,2024

US Supreme Court agrees to rule on abortion pill restrictions

by Chris LefkowThe US Supreme Court has agreed to rule on restrictions on a widely used abortion pill.The Supreme Court agreed Wednesday to rule on restrictions imposed by a lower court on a widely us

Updated on:January 13,2024

Early onset of pregnancy complication may raise heart risks

(HealthDay)—Women who develop pre-eclampsia earlier in pregnancy may be at increased risk for heart problems soon after giving birth, a new study finds."These women should be screened for major c

Updated on: April 01,2024

Early onset of pregnancy complication may raise heart risks

(HealthDay)—Women who develop pre-eclampsia earlier in pregnancy may be at increased risk for heart problems soon after giving birth, a new study finds."These women should be screened for major c

Updated on:April 01,2024

Pregnant trauma patients with certain injury patterns should be screened for intimate partner violence

by American College of SurgeonsCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainPregnant trauma patients with certain injury patterns—including multiple injuries, injuries to the head, face, neck, and scalp, and

Updated on: April 29,2024

Pregnant trauma patients with certain injury patterns should be screened for intimate partner violence

by American College of SurgeonsCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainPregnant trauma patients with certain injury patterns—including multiple injuries, injuries to the head, face, neck, and scalp, and

Updated on:April 29,2024

Study: Spike in premature births caused by COVID, halted by vaccines

by Chris Barncard,University of Wisconsin-MadisonCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainCOVID-19 caused an alarming surge in premature births, but vaccines were key to returning the early birth rate

Updated on: January 16,2024

Study: Spike in premature births caused by COVID, halted by vaccines

by Chris Barncard,University of Wisconsin-MadisonCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainCOVID-19 caused an alarming surge in premature births, but vaccines were key to returning the early birth rate

Updated on:January 16,2024

Study findings offer roadmap for medication abortions

by University of WashingtonCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA study of clinics' and primary care doctors' means of dispensing abortion medications during the pandemic may offer clinicians

Updated on: May 26,2024

Study findings offer roadmap for medication abortions

by University of WashingtonCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA study of clinics' and primary care doctors' means of dispensing abortion medications during the pandemic may offer clinicians

Updated on:May 26,2024

Alarm bells as US abortion ruling fuels rush on morning-after pill

Credit: CC0 Public DomainWhen the US Supreme Court overturned the nationwide right to abortion, Julie Crowe went straight online to do some shopping. She ordered 10 packs of the emergency contraceptiv

Updated on: March 02,2024

Alarm bells as US abortion ruling fuels rush on morning-after pill

Credit: CC0 Public DomainWhen the US Supreme Court overturned the nationwide right to abortion, Julie Crowe went straight online to do some shopping. She ordered 10 packs of the emergency contraceptiv

Updated on:March 02,2024

Selective abortion of girls occurs—for different reasons—among Indian and Chinese diaspora

by University of TorontoConditional sex ratio (CSR) of second and third order births in the UK by mother’s country of birth. CSRs shown are based on the total number of births (shown on each grap

Updated on: April 03,2024

Selective abortion of girls occurs—for different reasons—among Indian and Chinese diaspora

by University of TorontoConditional sex ratio (CSR) of second and third order births in the UK by mother’s country of birth. CSRs shown are based on the total number of births (shown on each grap

Updated on:April 03,2024

Researchers identify biomarkers that predict preeclampsia risk

by Cedars-Sinai Medical CenterCredit: CC0 Public DomainIn a study of pregnant women in the United States, Cedars-Sinai investigators found that a specific imbalance of two placental proteins coul

Updated on: May 23,2024

Researchers identify biomarkers that predict preeclampsia risk

by Cedars-Sinai Medical CenterCredit: CC0 Public DomainIn a study of pregnant women in the United States, Cedars-Sinai investigators found that a specific imbalance of two placental proteins coul

Updated on:May 23,2024

Talking about a menstrual revolution: Asia's period problems

by Liz ThomasNormalising menstrual health can only be good for women's overall health, says Olivia Cotes-JamesOlivia Cotes-James wants us to talk about menstrual health.Properly.No more euphemisms

Updated on: March 09,2024

Talking about a menstrual revolution: Asia's period problems

by Liz ThomasNormalising menstrual health can only be good for women's overall health, says Olivia Cotes-JamesOlivia Cotes-James wants us to talk about menstrual health.Properly.No more euphemisms

Updated on:March 09,2024