Studies offer strategies to end mistreatment and offer respectful maternal and newborn care

by World Health OrganizationA women receives medical attention for a humanized childbirth, Hospital Materno Infantil, Honduras. Credit: Yael Martínez/Magnum PhotosA growing body of evidence shows that

Updated on: January 15,2024

Studies offer strategies to end mistreatment and offer respectful maternal and newborn care

by World Health OrganizationA women receives medical attention for a humanized childbirth, Hospital Materno Infantil, Honduras. Credit: Yael Martínez/Magnum PhotosA growing body of evidence shows that

Updated on:January 15,2024

What to do when the baby is born before you get to hospital

by Hannah Dahlen And Charlene Thornton,The ConversationCredit: AI-generated imageWomen often express a fear of giving birth en route to the hospital, and these fears have some basis.Dramat

Updated on: April 07,2024

What to do when the baby is born before you get to hospital

by Hannah Dahlen And Charlene Thornton,The ConversationCredit: AI-generated imageWomen often express a fear of giving birth en route to the hospital, and these fears have some basis.Dramat

Updated on:April 07,2024

Do different plant-based diets affect pregnancy and birth outcomes?

by WileyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainWomen who follow vegan diets during pregnancy may face higher risks of developing preeclampsia and of giving birth to newborns with lower birth weight, s

Updated on: March 15,2024

Do different plant-based diets affect pregnancy and birth outcomes?

by WileyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainWomen who follow vegan diets during pregnancy may face higher risks of developing preeclampsia and of giving birth to newborns with lower birth weight, s

Updated on:March 15,2024

Probiotic combo found to stop bacteria that cause toxic shock syndrome

byAmerican Society for MicrobiologyScanning electromicrograph of Staphylococcus aureus bacteria. Credit: NIAIDThe widespread, pathogenic microbe Staphylococcus aureus can colonize the skin and m

Updated on: January 21,2024

Probiotic combo found to stop bacteria that cause toxic shock syndrome

byAmerican Society for MicrobiologyScanning electromicrograph of Staphylococcus aureus bacteria. Credit: NIAIDThe widespread, pathogenic microbe Staphylococcus aureus can colonize the skin and m

Updated on:January 21,2024

CBD, THC use during early pregnancy can disrupt fetal development

by University of North Carolina Health CareCredit: CC0 Public DomainA new study published inScientific Reports, a Nature Research journal, shows how a one-time exposure during early pregnan

Updated on: April 11,2024

CBD, THC use during early pregnancy can disrupt fetal development

by University of North Carolina Health CareCredit: CC0 Public DomainA new study published inScientific Reports, a Nature Research journal, shows how a one-time exposure during early pregnan

Updated on:April 11,2024

Women's mood found to worsen during 'pill pause' period of monthly contraceptive pill cycle

byEuropean College of NeuropsychopharmacologySelf-Reported Mood During Active Pill Intake vs Pill Pause in Long-Term Combined Oral Contraceptive (COC) Users. Data are presented separately for an

Updated on: January 17,2024

Women's mood found to worsen during 'pill pause' period of monthly contraceptive pill cycle

byEuropean College of NeuropsychopharmacologySelf-Reported Mood During Active Pill Intake vs Pill Pause in Long-Term Combined Oral Contraceptive (COC) Users. Data are presented separately for an

Updated on:January 17,2024

Speculum: The creepy history of this ancient gynecological device and why it's still feared today

by Helen King,The ConversationCredit: Brett Sayles from PexelsWomen's health is in crisis. In many places,gynecology waiting listsare risingor are evenat record lengt

Updated on: March 09,2024

Speculum: The creepy history of this ancient gynecological device and why it's still feared today

by Helen King,The ConversationCredit: Brett Sayles from PexelsWomen's health is in crisis. In many places,gynecology waiting listsare risingor are evenat record lengt

Updated on:March 09,2024

Study finds tuberculosis treatment during pregnancy is safe for mom and baby

by Curtin UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainSeven out of 10 pregnant women were cured of their multidrug-resistant tuberculosis and delivered healthy babies after taking a medication th

Updated on: May 27,2024

Study finds tuberculosis treatment during pregnancy is safe for mom and baby

by Curtin UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainSeven out of 10 pregnant women were cured of their multidrug-resistant tuberculosis and delivered healthy babies after taking a medication th

Updated on:May 27,2024

Does preterm delivery contribute to increased cardiovascular disease burden in women?

by Mary Ann Liebert, IncCredit: Mary Ann Liebert, Inc., publishersA new study quantifies the future economic burden of cardiovascular disease (CVD) in women with a history of preterm delivery (PT

Updated on: April 02,2024

Does preterm delivery contribute to increased cardiovascular disease burden in women?

by Mary Ann Liebert, IncCredit: Mary Ann Liebert, Inc., publishersA new study quantifies the future economic burden of cardiovascular disease (CVD) in women with a history of preterm delivery (PT

Updated on:April 02,2024

Many women can't access miscarriage drug because it's also used for abortions

by Caitlin Dewey, Stateline.orgCredit: George Hodan/public domainSince losing her first pregnancy four months ago, 32-year-old Lulu has struggled to return to her body's old rhythms. Lulu, who ask

Updated on: January 15,2024

Many women can't access miscarriage drug because it's also used for abortions

by Caitlin Dewey, Stateline.orgCredit: George Hodan/public domainSince losing her first pregnancy four months ago, 32-year-old Lulu has struggled to return to her body's old rhythms. Lulu, who ask

Updated on:January 15,2024