First UK data on COVID-19 vaccine uptake and outcomes in pregnant women

by St. George's University of LondonCredit: CC0 Public DomainNew findings, published in theAmerican Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology, have shown that there is no difference in adv

Updated on: May 05,2024

First UK data on COVID-19 vaccine uptake and outcomes in pregnant women

by St. George's University of LondonCredit: CC0 Public DomainNew findings, published in theAmerican Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology, have shown that there is no difference in adv

Updated on:May 05,2024

States continue passing and litigating legal restrictions to reproductive health care

by Temple University Center for Public Health Law ResearchAbortion Bans from from December 1, 2018, through March 1, 2021. Credit: Center for Public Health Law Research at Temple UniversityEven a

Updated on: March 09,2024

States continue passing and litigating legal restrictions to reproductive health care

by Temple University Center for Public Health Law ResearchAbortion Bans from from December 1, 2018, through March 1, 2021. Credit: Center for Public Health Law Research at Temple UniversityEven a

Updated on:March 09,2024

Moms' ability to 'remember' prior pregnancies suggests new strategies for preventing complications

byCincinnati Children's Hospital Medical CenterIllustration: How fetal tolerance persists in mothers across multiple pregnancies. Credit: Cincinnati Children'sScientists have known for d

Updated on: January 17,2024

Moms' ability to 'remember' prior pregnancies suggests new strategies for preventing complications

byCincinnati Children's Hospital Medical CenterIllustration: How fetal tolerance persists in mothers across multiple pregnancies. Credit: Cincinnati Children'sScientists have known for d

Updated on:January 17,2024

Mother's family history could pose risk for preterm birth

by American Associates, Ben-Gurion University of the NegevPregnancy test. Credit: public domainIf a pregnant mother has a family history of premature birth, she is at risk for a preterm birth of

Updated on: March 02,2024

Mother's family history could pose risk for preterm birth

by American Associates, Ben-Gurion University of the NegevPregnancy test. Credit: public domainIf a pregnant mother has a family history of premature birth, she is at risk for a preterm birth of

Updated on:March 02,2024

Illinois county reverses decision; will allow pregnant and lactating women to get COVID-19 vaccines

by Alison BowenCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainKane County, Illinois, officials have reversed a policy that denied COVID-19 vaccines to pregnant and lactating women.In a statement released Friday, th

Updated on: May 09,2024

Illinois county reverses decision; will allow pregnant and lactating women to get COVID-19 vaccines

by Alison BowenCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainKane County, Illinois, officials have reversed a policy that denied COVID-19 vaccines to pregnant and lactating women.In a statement released Friday, th

Updated on:May 09,2024

Newly approved blood test can help predict severe preeclampsia diagnoses earlier and more accurately

byUniversity of Chicago Medical CenterCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainFor decades, doctors have typically relied on measuring blood pressure and proteins in urine to determine whether a woman w

Updated on: February 18,2024

Newly approved blood test can help predict severe preeclampsia diagnoses earlier and more accurately

byUniversity of Chicago Medical CenterCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainFor decades, doctors have typically relied on measuring blood pressure and proteins in urine to determine whether a woman w

Updated on:February 18,2024

'Conscience' bills let medical providers opt out of providing a wide range of care

by Carly Graf, KFF Health NewsCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA new Montana law will provide sweeping legal protections to health care practitioners who refuse to prescribe marijuana or participate

Updated on: January 19,2024

'Conscience' bills let medical providers opt out of providing a wide range of care

by Carly Graf, KFF Health NewsCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA new Montana law will provide sweeping legal protections to health care practitioners who refuse to prescribe marijuana or participate

Updated on:January 19,2024

A novel method for monitoring the 'engine' of pregnancy

by Erica K. Brockmeier,University of PennsylvaniaCombining optical measurements with ultrasound, an interdisciplinary team from the School of Arts & Sciences, Perelman School of Medicine, an

Updated on: May 11,2024

A novel method for monitoring the 'engine' of pregnancy

by Erica K. Brockmeier,University of PennsylvaniaCombining optical measurements with ultrasound, an interdisciplinary team from the School of Arts & Sciences, Perelman School of Medicine, an

Updated on:May 11,2024

US regulators approve new type of contraceptive gel

by Linda A. JohnsonThis May 2020 photo shows Phexxi, a contraceptive made by San Diego-based Evofem Bioscience. The Food and Drug Administration on Friday, May 22, 2020 approved the new contraceptive.

Updated on: March 02,2024

US regulators approve new type of contraceptive gel

by Linda A. JohnsonThis May 2020 photo shows Phexxi, a contraceptive made by San Diego-based Evofem Bioscience. The Food and Drug Administration on Friday, May 22, 2020 approved the new contraceptive.

Updated on:March 02,2024

Do fathers affect their partners' susceptibility to preeclampsia during pregnancy?

by WileyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainPreeclampsia—a condition that occurs in pregnancy and is characterized by high blood pressure and signs of kidney damage—can be dangerous for both mother

Updated on: March 05,2024

Do fathers affect their partners' susceptibility to preeclampsia during pregnancy?

by WileyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainPreeclampsia—a condition that occurs in pregnancy and is characterized by high blood pressure and signs of kidney damage—can be dangerous for both mother

Updated on:March 05,2024