E-cigarettes may be better than nicotine patches to help pregnant women stop smoking, reduce the risk of low birthweight

byQueen Mary, University of LondonCredit: CC0 Public DomainSmoking in pregnancy can harm developing babies, especially their growth. Current guidelines recommend that pregnant smokers who find q

Updated on: January 19,2024

E-cigarettes may be better than nicotine patches to help pregnant women stop smoking, reduce the risk of low birthweight

byQueen Mary, University of LondonCredit: CC0 Public DomainSmoking in pregnancy can harm developing babies, especially their growth. Current guidelines recommend that pregnant smokers who find q

Updated on:January 19,2024

A new Australian government inquiry will examine women's pain and treatment: How and why it's different

FEBRUARY 1, 2024 Editors' notesby Jane Chalmers and Amelia Mardon,The ConversationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThe Victorian government has announced aninquiryinto women&#39

Updated on: March 14,2024

A new Australian government inquiry will examine women's pain and treatment: How and why it's different

FEBRUARY 1, 2024 Editors' notesby Jane Chalmers and Amelia Mardon,The ConversationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThe Victorian government has announced aninquiryinto women&#39

Updated on:March 14,2024

How long should I wait between pregnancies?

by Amanda Henry,The ConversationIt’s still unclear whether a shorter or longer gap between pregnancies increases the risk of complications in the next pregnancy. Credit:Richard Jaimes/Unsp

Updated on: March 09,2024

How long should I wait between pregnancies?

by Amanda Henry,The ConversationIt’s still unclear whether a shorter or longer gap between pregnancies increases the risk of complications in the next pregnancy. Credit:Richard Jaimes/Unsp

Updated on:March 09,2024

Diet may play a role in development of pregnancy complications among Hispanic/Latina women

by American Heart AssociationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainDietmay play a role in the development ofdangerous high blood pressure in late pregnancyamong some Hispanic/Latina

Updated on: May 05,2024

Diet may play a role in development of pregnancy complications among Hispanic/Latina women

by American Heart AssociationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainDietmay play a role in the development ofdangerous high blood pressure in late pregnancyamong some Hispanic/Latina

Updated on:May 05,2024

Midwife continuity of care model linked to positive experiences during pregnancy

byKing's College LondonCredit: CC0 Public DomainIncreasing midwifery continuity of care has been identified as a key priority for maternity services in the United Kingdom (UK). Published tod

Updated on: April 27,2024

Midwife continuity of care model linked to positive experiences during pregnancy

byKing's College LondonCredit: CC0 Public DomainIncreasing midwifery continuity of care has been identified as a key priority for maternity services in the United Kingdom (UK). Published tod

Updated on:April 27,2024

Expectant moms: Take care and don't panic about coronavirus

(HealthDay)—As coronavirus continues to spread, pregnant women may be especially anxious.But a University of California, Los Angeles expert says there's no reason to panic.Whileexpectant mot

Updated on: March 19,2024

Expectant moms: Take care and don't panic about coronavirus

(HealthDay)—As coronavirus continues to spread, pregnant women may be especially anxious.But a University of California, Los Angeles expert says there's no reason to panic.Whileexpectant mot

Updated on:March 19,2024

Pregnant women and babies can be vegans but careful nutrition planning is essential

by Clare Collins,The ConversationCredit: Amina Filkins from PexelsAsmore Australians opt for meat-free diets, some are cutting out animal products altogether and going vegan. But is this s

Updated on: April 18,2024

Pregnant women and babies can be vegans but careful nutrition planning is essential

by Clare Collins,The ConversationCredit: Amina Filkins from PexelsAsmore Australians opt for meat-free diets, some are cutting out animal products altogether and going vegan. But is this s

Updated on:April 18,2024

Researchers advance the understanding of preterm birth

by Society for Maternal-Fetal MedicineCredit: CC0 Public DomainPreterm birth is the leading cause of infant morbidity and mortality worldwide. The causes for preterm birth are complex and not ful

Updated on: May 26,2024

Researchers advance the understanding of preterm birth

by Society for Maternal-Fetal MedicineCredit: CC0 Public DomainPreterm birth is the leading cause of infant morbidity and mortality worldwide. The causes for preterm birth are complex and not ful

Updated on:May 26,2024

Gut microbiota composition associated with depressive symptoms during pregnancy

Gut microbiota composition associated with depressive symptoms during pregnancyby Maria Fernanda Ziegler,FAPESPCredit: Lisa Fotios from PexelsThe profound changes undergone by a woman's body

Updated on: January 11,2025

Gut microbiota composition associated with depressive symptoms during pregnancy

Gut microbiota composition associated with depressive symptoms during pregnancyby Maria Fernanda Ziegler,FAPESPCredit: Lisa Fotios from PexelsThe profound changes undergone by a woman's body

Updated on:January 11,2025

Grandchild's stillbirth risk linked to grandma's weight

by Juan Ochoa,University of MichiganCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainResearch has shown that pregnant women with a body mass index of 30 or higher face a greater chance of experiencing a stillbi

Updated on: January 13,2024

Grandchild's stillbirth risk linked to grandma's weight

by Juan Ochoa,University of MichiganCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainResearch has shown that pregnant women with a body mass index of 30 or higher face a greater chance of experiencing a stillbi

Updated on:January 13,2024