Understanding social media discussions about female genital mutilation

byPublic Library of ScienceCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainConversations on social media about female genital mutilation (FGM) have not changed dramatically over the five years to 2020, accordi

Updated on: January 19,2024

Understanding social media discussions about female genital mutilation

byPublic Library of ScienceCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainConversations on social media about female genital mutilation (FGM) have not changed dramatically over the five years to 2020, accordi

Updated on:January 19,2024

Maternal labor epidural analgesia may be linked to autism in children

by Elana GotkineMaternal labor epidural analgesia (LEA) was associated with an increased risk for autism spectrum disorder (ASD) among offspring, according to a study published online July 21 in

Updated on: January 19,2024

Maternal labor epidural analgesia may be linked to autism in children

by Elana GotkineMaternal labor epidural analgesia (LEA) was associated with an increased risk for autism spectrum disorder (ASD) among offspring, according to a study published online July 21 in

Updated on:January 19,2024

Nearly half of surveyed female surgeons experience major pregnancy complications

by Brigham and Women's HospitalPregnancy test. Credit: public domainWhile only one in five practicing surgeons in the U.S. is female, women are entering the surgical field in increasing numbe

Updated on: March 02,2024

Nearly half of surveyed female surgeons experience major pregnancy complications

by Brigham and Women's HospitalPregnancy test. Credit: public domainWhile only one in five practicing surgeons in the U.S. is female, women are entering the surgical field in increasing numbe

Updated on:March 02,2024

Researchers find 2.8% of pregnancies were exposed to opioids

by University of MinnesotaCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainOpioid use during pregnancy may lead to adverse long-term infant and child outcomes. Targeted public health strategies have been employ

Updated on: May 26,2024

Researchers find 2.8% of pregnancies were exposed to opioids

by University of MinnesotaCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainOpioid use during pregnancy may lead to adverse long-term infant and child outcomes. Targeted public health strategies have been employ

Updated on:May 26,2024

Early hysterectomy increases risk for cardiovascular disease

by Lori SolomonEarly menopause due to hysterectomy is associated with increased risks for a composite of cardiovascular disease (CVD), according to a study published online June 12 inJAMA Networ

Updated on: February 18,2024

Early hysterectomy increases risk for cardiovascular disease

by Lori SolomonEarly menopause due to hysterectomy is associated with increased risks for a composite of cardiovascular disease (CVD), according to a study published online June 12 inJAMA Networ

Updated on:February 18,2024

Give newborn to mom right away—after moving the electrodes

(HealthDay)—Immediate skin-to-skin contact between newborns and their mothers is encouraged, but poses some potential risks in cases of cesarean birth, researchers say.In a new report, the researchers

Updated on: May 09,2024

Give newborn to mom right away—after moving the electrodes

(HealthDay)—Immediate skin-to-skin contact between newborns and their mothers is encouraged, but poses some potential risks in cases of cesarean birth, researchers say.In a new report, the researchers

Updated on:May 09,2024

Research finds low rates of contraceptive use in women with kidney failure

by University of CincinnatiSilvi Shah, MD, assistant professor in the University of Cincinnati Division of Nephrology, Kidney CARE Program sitting at her desk in the College of Medicine Credit: C

Updated on: June 04,2024

Research finds low rates of contraceptive use in women with kidney failure

by University of CincinnatiSilvi Shah, MD, assistant professor in the University of Cincinnati Division of Nephrology, Kidney CARE Program sitting at her desk in the College of Medicine Credit: C

Updated on:June 04,2024

Body weight is an important health factor in pregnancy, regardless of country of birth, finds study

by Karin Söderlund Leifler,Linköping UniversityThe research group led by Pontus Henriksson at Linköping University. Credit: Magnus Johansson/Linköping UniversityOverweight is a major contributor

Updated on: October 10,2024

Body weight is an important health factor in pregnancy, regardless of country of birth, finds study

by Karin Söderlund Leifler,Linköping UniversityThe research group led by Pontus Henriksson at Linköping University. Credit: Magnus Johansson/Linköping UniversityOverweight is a major contributor

Updated on:October 10,2024

COVID infection in women having ovary stimulation lowered chances for pregnancy

by Cara MurezTesting positive for a COVID-19 infection during a particular phase of fertility treatment could reduce the odds for a successful pregnancy, a new study says.That phase of treatment is ca

Updated on: January 19,2024

COVID infection in women having ovary stimulation lowered chances for pregnancy

by Cara MurezTesting positive for a COVID-19 infection during a particular phase of fertility treatment could reduce the odds for a successful pregnancy, a new study says.That phase of treatment is ca

Updated on:January 19,2024

What we do and don't know about the many ways COVID-19 can impact pregnant women and their babies

by Children's National HospitalCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainPregnant women should get vaccinated to minimize the detrimental health effects COVID-19 has on the placenta, the fetus and the

Updated on: June 29,2024

What we do and don't know about the many ways COVID-19 can impact pregnant women and their babies

by Children's National HospitalCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainPregnant women should get vaccinated to minimize the detrimental health effects COVID-19 has on the placenta, the fetus and the

Updated on:June 29,2024