Fewer than 14% of high-risk women have attended a postpartum blood pressure screening

by Mary Ann Liebert, IncCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainIn a new study, only 13.7% of women diagnosed with hypertensive disorders of pregnancy (HDP) attended a blood pressure screening visit wit

Updated on: March 23,2024

Fewer than 14% of high-risk women have attended a postpartum blood pressure screening

by Mary Ann Liebert, IncCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainIn a new study, only 13.7% of women diagnosed with hypertensive disorders of pregnancy (HDP) attended a blood pressure screening visit wit

Updated on:March 23,2024

The tiniest babies: Shifting the boundary of life earlier

Credit: CC0 Public DomainMichelle Butler was just over halfway through her pregnancy when her water broke and contractions wracked her body. She couldn't escape a terrifying truth: Her twins were

Updated on: March 16,2024

The tiniest babies: Shifting the boundary of life earlier

Credit: CC0 Public DomainMichelle Butler was just over halfway through her pregnancy when her water broke and contractions wracked her body. She couldn't escape a terrifying truth: Her twins were

Updated on:March 16,2024

Does birth by cesarean section affect children's academic performance and intelligence?

by WileyIllustration depicting Caesarean section. Credit: BruceBlaus/Wikipedia/CC BY 3.02000, chances of graduating from lower and upper secondary education were significantly lower for children

Updated on: March 09,2024

Does birth by cesarean section affect children's academic performance and intelligence?

by WileyIllustration depicting Caesarean section. Credit: BruceBlaus/Wikipedia/CC BY 3.02000, chances of graduating from lower and upper secondary education were significantly lower for children

Updated on:March 09,2024

Study shows magnesium sulfate reduces risk of cerebral palsy and death for very preterm babies

by South Australian Health and Medical Research Institute (SAHMRI)Credit: Kristina Paukshtite from PexelsAn international research collaboration conducting a comprehensive review of studies from acros

Updated on: June 15,2024

Study shows magnesium sulfate reduces risk of cerebral palsy and death for very preterm babies

by South Australian Health and Medical Research Institute (SAHMRI)Credit: Kristina Paukshtite from PexelsAn international research collaboration conducting a comprehensive review of studies from acros

Updated on:June 15,2024

Study finds dynamic pregnancy intentions among participants

by Morgan Aguilar,University of UtahCredit: CC0 Public DomainDeciding when to start or grow a family is deeply personal and complex. When someone begins using a contraceptive, it may seem obviou

Updated on: May 31,2024

Study finds dynamic pregnancy intentions among participants

by Morgan Aguilar,University of UtahCredit: CC0 Public DomainDeciding when to start or grow a family is deeply personal and complex. When someone begins using a contraceptive, it may seem obviou

Updated on:May 31,2024

Health care reforms to support Aboriginal expectant mothers

by Flinders UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainExploring cultural reforms to help improve health outcomes for Aboriginal mothers and their babies is the focus of new research from Flinde

Updated on: May 09,2024

Health care reforms to support Aboriginal expectant mothers

by Flinders UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainExploring cultural reforms to help improve health outcomes for Aboriginal mothers and their babies is the focus of new research from Flinde

Updated on:May 09,2024

Midwifery care at hospitals is associated with fewer medical interventions

by University of Massachusetts AmherstLaura Attanasio at UMass Amherst and colleagues analyzed hospital-level data reported in New York State over one year and found that women who gave birth at

Updated on: May 09,2024

Midwifery care at hospitals is associated with fewer medical interventions

by University of Massachusetts AmherstLaura Attanasio at UMass Amherst and colleagues analyzed hospital-level data reported in New York State over one year and found that women who gave birth at

Updated on:May 09,2024

Healthy diet in pregnancy significantly reduces risk of having a small baby

by Julia Short,Cardiff UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainA healthy diet in pregnancy significantly lowers the risk of giving birth to a small baby, finds a new study carried out in South Wales.

Updated on: March 05,2024

Healthy diet in pregnancy significantly reduces risk of having a small baby

by Julia Short,Cardiff UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainA healthy diet in pregnancy significantly lowers the risk of giving birth to a small baby, finds a new study carried out in South Wales.

Updated on:March 05,2024

Certain antibiotics during pregnancy may increase risk of birth defects

by WileyCredit: CC0 Public DomainA new study has found links between certain antibiotics during pregnancy and major congenital malformations in newborns.The study included an analysis of informat

Updated on: March 05,2024

Certain antibiotics during pregnancy may increase risk of birth defects

by WileyCredit: CC0 Public DomainA new study has found links between certain antibiotics during pregnancy and major congenital malformations in newborns.The study included an analysis of informat

Updated on:March 05,2024

Hysterectomy used more for postpartum bleeding compared to less invasive option

by Society of Interventional RadiologyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainMany women suffering significant postpartum bleeding continue to receive hysterectomies, rather than uterine artery emboliz

Updated on: April 23,2024

Hysterectomy used more for postpartum bleeding compared to less invasive option

by Society of Interventional RadiologyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainMany women suffering significant postpartum bleeding continue to receive hysterectomies, rather than uterine artery emboliz

Updated on:April 23,2024