New study reveals key to long-term vaginal microbiome balance with just a few samples

byKarolinska InstitutetCredit: Ina Schuppe Koistinen, Karolinska InstitutetA new studypublishedinMicrobiomeby researchers at Karolinska Institutet, suggests that a few we

Updated on: September 11,2024

New study reveals key to long-term vaginal microbiome balance with just a few samples

byKarolinska InstitutetCredit: Ina Schuppe Koistinen, Karolinska InstitutetA new studypublishedinMicrobiomeby researchers at Karolinska Institutet, suggests that a few we

Updated on:September 11,2024

Geographic access to critical maternal health services in an African megacity

by Aduragbemi Banke-Thomas,The ConversationA pregnant woman prepares to travel to a health facility in Ikorodu, Lagos. Credit: Aduragbemi Banke-ThomasDespite a30% drop in global maternal d

Updated on: March 09,2024

Geographic access to critical maternal health services in an African megacity

by Aduragbemi Banke-Thomas,The ConversationA pregnant woman prepares to travel to a health facility in Ikorodu, Lagos. Credit: Aduragbemi Banke-ThomasDespite a30% drop in global maternal d

Updated on:March 09,2024

Too much sodium, not enough vitamins and minerals in diets of pregnant women

by Matthew Oates,Purdue UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainA new study suggests that many pregnant women are not getting the proper amounts of some vitamins and minerals, even with supplements,

Updated on: April 18,2024

Too much sodium, not enough vitamins and minerals in diets of pregnant women

by Matthew Oates,Purdue UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainA new study suggests that many pregnant women are not getting the proper amounts of some vitamins and minerals, even with supplements,

Updated on:April 18,2024

Extra one-minute check can stop some babies from being born prematurely

by University College LondonCesarean scar distance to the internal cervical os in the sagittal plane. A, Cesarean scar above the internal os. B, Cesarean scar in cervix. Credit:American Jou

Updated on: March 19,2024

Extra one-minute check can stop some babies from being born prematurely

by University College LondonCesarean scar distance to the internal cervical os in the sagittal plane. A, Cesarean scar above the internal os. B, Cesarean scar in cervix. Credit:American Jou

Updated on:March 19,2024

Study identifies cardiovascular risk factors that may lead to pregnancy problems for first-time moms

by National Institutes of HealthCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA new study of first-time pregnant women found risk factors for heart disease, such as obesity and elevated blood sugar, can put

Updated on: May 27,2024

Study identifies cardiovascular risk factors that may lead to pregnancy problems for first-time moms

by National Institutes of HealthCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA new study of first-time pregnant women found risk factors for heart disease, such as obesity and elevated blood sugar, can put

Updated on:May 27,2024

Preventing maternal deaths—how anaesthetists are working to drive down preventable maternal mortality in the UK

by The European Society of Anaesthesiology and Intensive Care (ESAIC)Credit: CC0 Public DomainIn a session at this year's Euroanaesthesia, Obstetric Anaesthesia Expert Dr. Nuala Lucas (Northwick P

Updated on: April 23,2024

Preventing maternal deaths—how anaesthetists are working to drive down preventable maternal mortality in the UK

by The European Society of Anaesthesiology and Intensive Care (ESAIC)Credit: CC0 Public DomainIn a session at this year's Euroanaesthesia, Obstetric Anaesthesia Expert Dr. Nuala Lucas (Northwick P

Updated on:April 23,2024

Moms exposed to air pollution give birth to smaller babies, but living in a greener area may mitigate the risks

by European Respiratory SocietyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainWomen exposed to air pollution give birth to smaller babies, according to research that will be presented at theEuropean Respirat

Updated on: January 17,2024

Moms exposed to air pollution give birth to smaller babies, but living in a greener area may mitigate the risks

by European Respiratory SocietyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainWomen exposed to air pollution give birth to smaller babies, according to research that will be presented at theEuropean Respirat

Updated on:January 17,2024

Women with asthma are more likely to miscarry and need fertility treatment, study suggests

by European Respiratory SocietyCredit: CC0 Public DomainWomen who are being treated for asthma are more likely to miscarry and need fertility treatment to get pregnant, according to a large study pres

Updated on: September 15,2024

Women with asthma are more likely to miscarry and need fertility treatment, study suggests

by European Respiratory SocietyCredit: CC0 Public DomainWomen who are being treated for asthma are more likely to miscarry and need fertility treatment to get pregnant, according to a large study pres

Updated on:September 15,2024

A model to enable efficient, accurate diagnosis of postpartum depression and find appropriate treatment

by Reichman UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainIn a new study, Prof. Tsachi Ein-Dor of the Baruch Ivcher School of Psychology at Reichman University, together with Ph.D. student Gal Levin, de

Updated on: January 19,2024

A model to enable efficient, accurate diagnosis of postpartum depression and find appropriate treatment

by Reichman UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainIn a new study, Prof. Tsachi Ein-Dor of the Baruch Ivcher School of Psychology at Reichman University, together with Ph.D. student Gal Levin, de

Updated on:January 19,2024

Black, rural Southern women at gravest risk from pregnancy miss out on maternal health aid

by Sarah Jane TribbleCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAs maternal mortality skyrockets in the United States, a federal program created to improve rural maternity care has bypassed Black mothers, who

Updated on: February 18,2024

Black, rural Southern women at gravest risk from pregnancy miss out on maternal health aid

by Sarah Jane TribbleCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAs maternal mortality skyrockets in the United States, a federal program created to improve rural maternity care has bypassed Black mothers, who

Updated on:February 18,2024