Cannabis use during pregnancy associated with adverse birth outcomes

by Society for the Study of AddictionCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainInfants prenatally exposed to cannabis are more likely to be born preterm, have a low birth weight, and require neonatal intensiv

Updated on: January 16,2024

Cannabis use during pregnancy associated with adverse birth outcomes

by Society for the Study of AddictionCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainInfants prenatally exposed to cannabis are more likely to be born preterm, have a low birth weight, and require neonatal intensiv

Updated on:January 16,2024

High pregnancy weight gain tied to higher risk of death in the following decades

byPerelman School of Medicine at the University of PennsylvaniaCredit: CC0 Public DomainPregnant people who gained more than the now-recommended amount of weight had a higher risk of death from

Updated on: January 16,2024

High pregnancy weight gain tied to higher risk of death in the following decades

byPerelman School of Medicine at the University of PennsylvaniaCredit: CC0 Public DomainPregnant people who gained more than the now-recommended amount of weight had a higher risk of death from

Updated on:January 16,2024

Can female fertility survive harsh cancer therapy? Scientists who turned to animal models say the answer is 'yes'

by Delthia Ricks , Medical XpressCHEK2 deficiency prevents primordial oocyte depletion after ex vivo treatment with MAFO, CDDP, DOX, and ETO. Credit:Science Advances(2023). DOI: 10.1126/sc

Updated on: January 16,2024

Can female fertility survive harsh cancer therapy? Scientists who turned to animal models say the answer is 'yes'

by Delthia Ricks , Medical XpressCHEK2 deficiency prevents primordial oocyte depletion after ex vivo treatment with MAFO, CDDP, DOX, and ETO. Credit:Science Advances(2023). DOI: 10.1126/sc

Updated on:January 16,2024

Prior abortion does not negatively affect feelings of parental competence

by WileyCredit: CC0 Public DomainA recent study found that a prior induced abortion did not negatively impact a woman's psychological well-being or her thoughts about her competence as a pare

Updated on: March 23,2024

Prior abortion does not negatively affect feelings of parental competence

by WileyCredit: CC0 Public DomainA recent study found that a prior induced abortion did not negatively impact a woman's psychological well-being or her thoughts about her competence as a pare

Updated on:March 23,2024

More burnout among pregnancy, newborn care providers during pandemic, study finds

by Erin Digitale,Stanford University Medical CenterCredit: AI-generated imageMedical professionals who care for pregnant women and newborns experienced greatly increased rates of burnout during

Updated on: June 04,2024

More burnout among pregnancy, newborn care providers during pandemic, study finds

by Erin Digitale,Stanford University Medical CenterCredit: AI-generated imageMedical professionals who care for pregnant women and newborns experienced greatly increased rates of burnout during

Updated on:June 04,2024

7 million US women live in maternity care 'deserts'

The United States is still among one of the most dangerous developed nations for childbirth, especially in rural areas and communities of color, according to a new March of Dimes report. About 36 perc

Updated on: March 12,2024

7 million US women live in maternity care 'deserts'

The United States is still among one of the most dangerous developed nations for childbirth, especially in rural areas and communities of color, according to a new March of Dimes report. About 36 perc

Updated on:March 12,2024

One in six women are diagnosed with gestational diabetes. But this diagnosis may not benefit them or their babies

by Paul Glasziou and Jenny Doust,The ConversationGestational diabetes rates more than doubled after the threshold changed. Credit: AIHW, Author providedWhen Sophie was pregnant with her first ba

Updated on: January 21,2024

One in six women are diagnosed with gestational diabetes. But this diagnosis may not benefit them or their babies

by Paul Glasziou and Jenny Doust,The ConversationGestational diabetes rates more than doubled after the threshold changed. Credit: AIHW, Author providedWhen Sophie was pregnant with her first ba

Updated on:January 21,2024

Women 4 times more likely to develop lupus after stillbirth

by Mike Addelman,University of ManchesterCredit: CC0 Public DomainWomen who have gone through the trauma of having a stillbirth are four times more likely to develop lupus than women with an unc

Updated on: March 05,2024

Women 4 times more likely to develop lupus after stillbirth

by Mike Addelman,University of ManchesterCredit: CC0 Public DomainWomen who have gone through the trauma of having a stillbirth are four times more likely to develop lupus than women with an unc

Updated on:March 05,2024

Birth control: What to expect if you choose to come off it

by Susan Walker,The ConversationCredit: AI-generated imageDeciding to stop using your regular birth control is a big decision. There are a number of reasons why you might be considering this—whe

Updated on: March 09,2024

Birth control: What to expect if you choose to come off it

by Susan Walker,The ConversationCredit: AI-generated imageDeciding to stop using your regular birth control is a big decision. There are a number of reasons why you might be considering this—whe

Updated on:March 09,2024

Don't believe the hype—'egg timer' tests can't reliably predict your chance of conceiving or menopause timing

by Tessa Copp, Jenny Doust and Karin Hammarberg,The ConversationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainMany women who want to have children and are getting older worry about their fertility. The &quo

Updated on: February 18,2024

Don't believe the hype—'egg timer' tests can't reliably predict your chance of conceiving or menopause timing

by Tessa Copp, Jenny Doust and Karin Hammarberg,The ConversationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainMany women who want to have children and are getting older worry about their fertility. The &quo

Updated on:February 18,2024