Study IDs pregnancy complications in the U.S. tied to the pandemic

(HealthDay)—The COVID-19 pandemic is associated with an increased risk for several adverse pregnancy outcomes among commercially insured pregnant women, according to a research letter published online

Updated on: June 12,2024

Study IDs pregnancy complications in the U.S. tied to the pandemic

(HealthDay)—The COVID-19 pandemic is associated with an increased risk for several adverse pregnancy outcomes among commercially insured pregnant women, according to a research letter published online

Updated on:June 12,2024

History of spontaneous abortion tied to gestational diabetes risk

A history of spontaneous abortion (SAB) is associated with an increased risk for gestational diabetes in subsequent pregnancies, according to a study published online March 3 inJAMA Network Open

Updated on: March 16,2024

History of spontaneous abortion tied to gestational diabetes risk

A history of spontaneous abortion (SAB) is associated with an increased risk for gestational diabetes in subsequent pregnancies, according to a study published online March 3 inJAMA Network Open

Updated on:March 16,2024

Genetic risk linked to T2DM in women with history of gestational diabetes

(HealthDay)—Among women with a history of gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM), a genetic risk score (GRS) is generally positively associated with type 2 diabetes (T2D) risk, according to a study recen

Updated on: April 29,2024

Genetic risk linked to T2DM in women with history of gestational diabetes

(HealthDay)—Among women with a history of gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM), a genetic risk score (GRS) is generally positively associated with type 2 diabetes (T2D) risk, according to a study recen

Updated on:April 29,2024

Daily folic acid supplement may reduce risk of gestational diabetes

by National Institutes of HealthCredit: Darren Lewis/public domainTaking a folic acid supplement daily before pregnancy may reduce the risk of gestational, or pregnancy-related, diabetes, accordi

Updated on: March 05,2024

Daily folic acid supplement may reduce risk of gestational diabetes

by National Institutes of HealthCredit: Darren Lewis/public domainTaking a folic acid supplement daily before pregnancy may reduce the risk of gestational, or pregnancy-related, diabetes, accordi

Updated on:March 05,2024

In Mississippi, a huge jump in cases of babies born with syphilis

by Steven ReinbergThe United States is experiencing an alarming wave of congenital syphilis, and one southern state saw a 1,000% rise in babies born with the infection between 2016 and 2022.The number

Updated on: January 17,2024

In Mississippi, a huge jump in cases of babies born with syphilis

by Steven ReinbergThe United States is experiencing an alarming wave of congenital syphilis, and one southern state saw a 1,000% rise in babies born with the infection between 2016 and 2022.The number

Updated on:January 17,2024

Evidence backs women's choice on where to have their babies

by University of Technology, SydneyCredit: CC0 Public DomainHealthy women have more than twice the chance of a normal labour and birth in a planned birth centre birth compared to a planned hospit

Updated on: April 29,2024

Evidence backs women's choice on where to have their babies

by University of Technology, SydneyCredit: CC0 Public DomainHealthy women have more than twice the chance of a normal labour and birth in a planned birth centre birth compared to a planned hospit

Updated on:April 29,2024

Study uncovers pregnant women's fears during the COVID-19 pandemic

by WileyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainIn a survey-based study published inNursing Open, fear was present in 95.2% of pregnant women during the first months of the COVID-19 pandemic. Fear

Updated on: May 27,2024

Study uncovers pregnant women's fears during the COVID-19 pandemic

by WileyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainIn a survey-based study published inNursing Open, fear was present in 95.2% of pregnant women during the first months of the COVID-19 pandemic. Fear

Updated on:May 27,2024

Study suggests many perceive pregnancy as predetermined

by The City University of New YorkCredit: CC0 Public DomainIn the attempt to gauge need for contraception or reproductive health services, researchers and clinicians often query women about pregn

Updated on: March 05,2024

Study suggests many perceive pregnancy as predetermined

by The City University of New YorkCredit: CC0 Public DomainIn the attempt to gauge need for contraception or reproductive health services, researchers and clinicians often query women about pregn

Updated on:March 05,2024

Researchers may have noninvasive way to diagnose endometriosis

Women can suffer for years with the debilitating pain and medical complications ofendometriosiswithout a diagnosis.Now, researchers believe they may be able to diagnose the condition using

Updated on: May 16,2024

Researchers may have noninvasive way to diagnose endometriosis

Women can suffer for years with the debilitating pain and medical complications ofendometriosiswithout a diagnosis.Now, researchers believe they may be able to diagnose the condition using

Updated on:May 16,2024

US deaths of new mothers rose during pandemic, minorities hit hardest

Expectant U.S. women died in greater numbers during the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic, either during pregnancy or shortly after giving birth, a new federal study reports.This increase hit Black

Updated on: May 06,2024

US deaths of new mothers rose during pandemic, minorities hit hardest

Expectant U.S. women died in greater numbers during the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic, either during pregnancy or shortly after giving birth, a new federal study reports.This increase hit Black

Updated on:May 06,2024