Study seeks to guide maternal weight gain in twin pregnancies

by University of PittsburghCredit: CC0 Public DomainAn old adage urges pregnant women to "eat for two." So with twins, is it "eat for three?" While that is likely bad advice,

Updated on: May 10,2024

Study seeks to guide maternal weight gain in twin pregnancies

by University of PittsburghCredit: CC0 Public DomainAn old adage urges pregnant women to "eat for two." So with twins, is it "eat for three?" While that is likely bad advice,

Updated on:May 10,2024

For patients of reproductive potential physicians should initiate conversations about contraception, paper suggests

byAmerican College of PhysiciansCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA new Annals "In the Clinic" provides a detailed summary of contraceptive methods and presents evidence-based discussi

Updated on: January 21,2024

For patients of reproductive potential physicians should initiate conversations about contraception, paper suggests

byAmerican College of PhysiciansCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA new Annals "In the Clinic" provides a detailed summary of contraceptive methods and presents evidence-based discussi

Updated on:January 21,2024

Pregnant in a time of coronavirus - the changing risks and what you need to know

by Hector Chapa,The ConversationCredit: CC0 Public Domain"So, being pregnant and delivering in a pandemic … what's that gonna look like?"That question, sent to me by a colleague wh

Updated on: April 08,2024

Pregnant in a time of coronavirus - the changing risks and what you need to know

by Hector Chapa,The ConversationCredit: CC0 Public Domain"So, being pregnant and delivering in a pandemic … what's that gonna look like?"That question, sent to me by a colleague wh

Updated on:April 08,2024

Healing the heartbreak of stillbirth and newborn death

by University of QueenslandCredit: CC0 Public DomainParents who experience stillbirth or neonatal death will be offered "the best possible care in the worst possible circumstance," than

Updated on: March 23,2024

Healing the heartbreak of stillbirth and newborn death

by University of QueenslandCredit: CC0 Public DomainParents who experience stillbirth or neonatal death will be offered "the best possible care in the worst possible circumstance," than

Updated on:March 23,2024

Babies born to mothers with preeclampsia found to be at increased risk of stroke and heart disease later in life

by Bob Yirka , Medical XpressAdjusted hazard ratios (hrs) for ischemic heart disease and stroke from flexible parametric survival models. Hazard ratios (orange lines) and 95% CIs (gray lines) for isch

Updated on: July 01,2024

Babies born to mothers with preeclampsia found to be at increased risk of stroke and heart disease later in life

by Bob Yirka , Medical XpressAdjusted hazard ratios (hrs) for ischemic heart disease and stroke from flexible parametric survival models. Hazard ratios (orange lines) and 95% CIs (gray lines) for isch

Updated on:July 01,2024

Women who suffered child abuse have worse menopause symptoms

by Rebecca Renkas,The ConversationCredit: CC0 Public DomainHot flushes or night sweats—called vasomotor symptoms or VMS—might be more than just a nuisance for menopausal women.A recent study in

Updated on: April 02,2024

Women who suffered child abuse have worse menopause symptoms

by Rebecca Renkas,The ConversationCredit: CC0 Public DomainHot flushes or night sweats—called vasomotor symptoms or VMS—might be more than just a nuisance for menopausal women.A recent study in

Updated on:April 02,2024

Everyday AI: Artificial intelligence in pregnancy and the early years

Everyday AI: Artificial intelligence in pregnancy and the early yearsby Nikki Galovic,CSIROMRI scans showing anatomical connections in the developing brain. Credit: The Developing Human Connecto

Updated on: November 23,2024

Everyday AI: Artificial intelligence in pregnancy and the early years

Everyday AI: Artificial intelligence in pregnancy and the early yearsby Nikki Galovic,CSIROMRI scans showing anatomical connections in the developing brain. Credit: The Developing Human Connecto

Updated on:November 23,2024

Long-acting reversible contraceptives good for teens

(HealthDay)—Long-acting reversible contraceptives (LARC) are suitable for use by adolescents, according to a Committee Opinion published in the May issue ofObstetrics & Gynecology.Noting tha

Updated on: April 01,2024

Long-acting reversible contraceptives good for teens

(HealthDay)—Long-acting reversible contraceptives (LARC) are suitable for use by adolescents, according to a Committee Opinion published in the May issue ofObstetrics & Gynecology.Noting tha

Updated on:April 01,2024

TV shows depicting inaccurate childbirths need safety warnings, say researchers

byKing's College LondonCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainU.K. television programs showing inaccurate birthing practices should require safety recommendations for viewers to avoid misinterpret

Updated on: January 16,2024

TV shows depicting inaccurate childbirths need safety warnings, say researchers

byKing's College LondonCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainU.K. television programs showing inaccurate birthing practices should require safety recommendations for viewers to avoid misinterpret

Updated on:January 16,2024

Substance abuse in pregnancy doubles cardiovascular risk: Study

byCedars-Sinai Medical CenterCredit:JACC: Advances(2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.jacadv.2023.100619Pregnant women with a history of substance abuse face a dramatically increased risk of deat

Updated on: January 17,2024

Substance abuse in pregnancy doubles cardiovascular risk: Study

byCedars-Sinai Medical CenterCredit:JACC: Advances(2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.jacadv.2023.100619Pregnant women with a history of substance abuse face a dramatically increased risk of deat

Updated on:January 17,2024