Study finds overdose deaths increased in pregnant and postpartum women from early 2018 to late 2021

byNational Institutes of HealthCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainDrug overdose deaths rose markedly between January to June 2018 and July to December 2021 among 10- to 44-year-old girls and wome

Updated on: January 15,2024

Study finds overdose deaths increased in pregnant and postpartum women from early 2018 to late 2021

byNational Institutes of HealthCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainDrug overdose deaths rose markedly between January to June 2018 and July to December 2021 among 10- to 44-year-old girls and wome

Updated on:January 15,2024

Research examines the impact of maternal stress during pregnancy on child's health

by University of CincinnatiGeography of participating cohorts. Credit:Molecular Psychiatry(2023). DOI: 10.1038/s41380-023-02010-5New research out of the University of Cincinnati exami

Updated on: May 20,2024

Research examines the impact of maternal stress during pregnancy on child's health

by University of CincinnatiGeography of participating cohorts. Credit:Molecular Psychiatry(2023). DOI: 10.1038/s41380-023-02010-5New research out of the University of Cincinnati exami

Updated on:May 20,2024

Poor maternal heart health results in preterm birth, low birthweight, cesarean birth

by Marissa Shapiro,Vanderbilt UniversityBaby on mother's belly right after birth. Credit: Tom Adriaenssen/Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 2.0With researchers from the University of Massachusetts Boston,

Updated on: June 29,2024

Poor maternal heart health results in preterm birth, low birthweight, cesarean birth

by Marissa Shapiro,Vanderbilt UniversityBaby on mother's belly right after birth. Credit: Tom Adriaenssen/Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 2.0With researchers from the University of Massachusetts Boston,

Updated on:June 29,2024

Mothers with higher quality diets have slimmer, leaner babies

by University of MinnesotaCredit: CC0 Public DomainObesity is a growing problem among toddlers, children and adolescents in the United States. Gaining weight and fat mass rapidly during the first

Updated on: May 05,2024

Mothers with higher quality diets have slimmer, leaner babies

by University of MinnesotaCredit: CC0 Public DomainObesity is a growing problem among toddlers, children and adolescents in the United States. Gaining weight and fat mass rapidly during the first

Updated on:May 05,2024

High-intensity interval training safe for pregnant women and their babies, study suggests

by Oumar Salifou,University of AlbertaCredit:Sports Medicine(2023). DOI: 10.1007/s40279-023-01858-5High-intensity interval training during pregnancy appears to be well tolerated by e

Updated on: January 19,2024

High-intensity interval training safe for pregnant women and their babies, study suggests

by Oumar Salifou,University of AlbertaCredit:Sports Medicine(2023). DOI: 10.1007/s40279-023-01858-5High-intensity interval training during pregnancy appears to be well tolerated by e

Updated on:January 19,2024

Six pregnancy terms you probably won't hear again, including 'high risk' and 'failed'

by Sarah Aubrey,The ConversationCredit: AI-generated imageMedical terminology evolves alongside our understanding of medicine. As time goes by, new terms are adopted while others are abandoned.

Updated on: January 17,2024

Six pregnancy terms you probably won't hear again, including 'high risk' and 'failed'

by Sarah Aubrey,The ConversationCredit: AI-generated imageMedical terminology evolves alongside our understanding of medicine. As time goes by, new terms are adopted while others are abandoned.

Updated on:January 17,2024

Study challenges recommended wait time between pregnancies

by Curtin UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainNew Curtin University-led research has called into question existing health advice that mothers wait a minimum of two years after giving birth

Updated on: June 11,2024

Study challenges recommended wait time between pregnancies

by Curtin UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainNew Curtin University-led research has called into question existing health advice that mothers wait a minimum of two years after giving birth

Updated on:June 11,2024

Specialists insist female genital mutilation must be brought to public debate in Finland

byUniversity of Eastern FinlandCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainFemale genital mutilation is a harmful practice violating female genital organs for non-medical reasons. It is estimated that in

Updated on: January 21,2024

Specialists insist female genital mutilation must be brought to public debate in Finland

byUniversity of Eastern FinlandCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainFemale genital mutilation is a harmful practice violating female genital organs for non-medical reasons. It is estimated that in

Updated on:January 21,2024

Early medical abortion is legal across Australia but rural women often don't have access to it

by Jane Tomnay,The ConversationCredit: Andrea Piacquadio from PexelsAround one in six Australian women have had an abortion by their mid-30s. These women come from all age groups and demographic

Updated on: April 01,2024

Early medical abortion is legal across Australia but rural women often don't have access to it

by Jane Tomnay,The ConversationCredit: Andrea Piacquadio from PexelsAround one in six Australian women have had an abortion by their mid-30s. These women come from all age groups and demographic

Updated on:April 01,2024

Opioid exposure in the womb could raise the risk of heart disease later in life

by American Physiological SocietyGraphical illustration of the study’s key findings regarding the effects of prenatal opioid exposure in early life and adulthood. Credit: Analia Loria, University

Updated on: March 19,2024

Opioid exposure in the womb could raise the risk of heart disease later in life

by American Physiological SocietyGraphical illustration of the study’s key findings regarding the effects of prenatal opioid exposure in early life and adulthood. Credit: Analia Loria, University

Updated on:March 19,2024