More than 6,000 women told researchers what they wanted for their next pregnancy and birth. Here's what they said

by Hazel Keedle, Daniella Susic and Hannah Dahlen,The ConversationCredit: AI-generated imageMany women want a different kind of pregnancy and birth the next time around. Many want to see the sam

Updated on: January 17,2024

More than 6,000 women told researchers what they wanted for their next pregnancy and birth. Here's what they said

by Hazel Keedle, Daniella Susic and Hannah Dahlen,The ConversationCredit: AI-generated imageMany women want a different kind of pregnancy and birth the next time around. Many want to see the sam

Updated on:January 17,2024

Women with chronic physical conditions more likely to experience mental illness in pregnancy

by Don Campbell,University of TorontoCredit: CC0 Public DomainA new study led by a University of Toronto researcher has found that women with chronic physical conditions are more likely to exper

Updated on: April 29,2024

Women with chronic physical conditions more likely to experience mental illness in pregnancy

by Don Campbell,University of TorontoCredit: CC0 Public DomainA new study led by a University of Toronto researcher has found that women with chronic physical conditions are more likely to exper

Updated on:April 29,2024

Case study finds calcium channel blockers effective for pregnant patient with vasospastic angina

byAmerican College of CardiologyHuman heart. Credit: copyright American Heart AssociationA woman with hopes to conceive was diagnosed with severe vasospastic angina (VSA); however, she was able

Updated on: January 13,2024

Case study finds calcium channel blockers effective for pregnant patient with vasospastic angina

byAmerican College of CardiologyHuman heart. Credit: copyright American Heart AssociationA woman with hopes to conceive was diagnosed with severe vasospastic angina (VSA); however, she was able

Updated on:January 13,2024

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

Study challenges safety concerns over planned home births for low-risk pregnancies

byOregon State UniversityKāla Noel captured this image of the Wagar family welcoming their baby at a planned home birth. Credit: Melissa Cheyney, professor in the OSU College of Liberal Arts and

Updated on: November 24,2024

Study challenges safety concerns over planned home births for low-risk pregnancies

byOregon State UniversityKāla Noel captured this image of the Wagar family welcoming their baby at a planned home birth. Credit: Melissa Cheyney, professor in the OSU College of Liberal Arts and

Updated on:November 24,2024

Study reveals process to explain how maternal stress triggers idiopathic preterm birth

by University of South FloridaThe preclinical study providing molecular insights into maternal stress and preterm birth of unknown cause was co-led by Charles J. Lockwood, MD, senior vice preside

Updated on: May 27,2024

Study reveals process to explain how maternal stress triggers idiopathic preterm birth

by University of South FloridaThe preclinical study providing molecular insights into maternal stress and preterm birth of unknown cause was co-led by Charles J. Lockwood, MD, senior vice preside

Updated on:May 27,2024

Heavy periods are common. What can you do, and when should you seek help?

by Phoebe Holdenson Kimura and Bianca Cannon,The ConversationCredit: AI-generated imageAroundone in four womenof reproductive age experience heavy periods, also known as heavy menstr

Updated on: April 19,2024

Heavy periods are common. What can you do, and when should you seek help?

by Phoebe Holdenson Kimura and Bianca Cannon,The ConversationCredit: AI-generated imageAroundone in four womenof reproductive age experience heavy periods, also known as heavy menstr

Updated on:April 19,2024

Every 2 seconds in the world a baby is born prematurely—report identifies biggest challenges for their survival

by Priya Soma-Pillay and Dilly OC Anumba,The ConversationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainGlobally, aboutone baby in 10is born too soon—that's around one baby every two seconds.

Updated on: February 18,2024

Every 2 seconds in the world a baby is born prematurely—report identifies biggest challenges for their survival

by Priya Soma-Pillay and Dilly OC Anumba,The ConversationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainGlobally, aboutone baby in 10is born too soon—that's around one baby every two seconds.

Updated on:February 18,2024

Only 21% of women who use their frozen eggs become mothers

by Zeynep Gurtin,The ConversationCredit: AI-generated imageAs the trend forolder motherhoodcontinues, amidwarnings from expertsabout the sharp decline in a woman's fe

Updated on: March 24,2024

Only 21% of women who use their frozen eggs become mothers

by Zeynep Gurtin,The ConversationCredit: AI-generated imageAs the trend forolder motherhoodcontinues, amidwarnings from expertsabout the sharp decline in a woman's fe

Updated on:March 24,2024

Premenstrual disorders tied to earlier natural menopause

by Lori SolomonPremenstrual disorders (PMDs) are associated with a higher risk for early menopause, according to a study published online Sept. 19 inJAMA Network Open.Yihui Yang, from the Karoli

Updated on: January 17,2024

Premenstrual disorders tied to earlier natural menopause

by Lori SolomonPremenstrual disorders (PMDs) are associated with a higher risk for early menopause, according to a study published online Sept. 19 inJAMA Network Open.Yihui Yang, from the Karoli

Updated on:January 17,2024