Probiotics with top-performing Lactobacillus strains may improve vaginal health

by Public Library of ScienceAssessment characteristics in the hunt for novel vaginal probiotics for Africa. Credit: Sean Crozier, 2020Vaginal Lactobacillus bacterial strains largely perform bette

Updated on: March 05,2024

Probiotics with top-performing Lactobacillus strains may improve vaginal health

by Public Library of ScienceAssessment characteristics in the hunt for novel vaginal probiotics for Africa. Credit: Sean Crozier, 2020Vaginal Lactobacillus bacterial strains largely perform bette

Updated on:March 05,2024

It's taking longer to schedule abortions in the US. Doctors fear riskier, more complex procedures

by Laura UngarJillaine St.Michel stands for a portrait in Boise, Idaho on Saturday, Dec. 2, 2023. A year earlier, she learned that her previous 20-week fetus had multiple genetic and developmental pro

Updated on: January 13,2024

It's taking longer to schedule abortions in the US. Doctors fear riskier, more complex procedures

by Laura UngarJillaine St.Michel stands for a portrait in Boise, Idaho on Saturday, Dec. 2, 2023. A year earlier, she learned that her previous 20-week fetus had multiple genetic and developmental pro

Updated on:January 13,2024

Life-threatening childbirth complications among Medicaid enrollees vary widely by state and race, ethnicity

by University of MichiganCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThe risk of life-threatening maternal complications from childbirth may be higher depending on where you live, a new study finds.For Med

Updated on: April 03,2024

Life-threatening childbirth complications among Medicaid enrollees vary widely by state and race, ethnicity

by University of MichiganCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThe risk of life-threatening maternal complications from childbirth may be higher depending on where you live, a new study finds.For Med

Updated on:April 03,2024

Attitudes around older motherhood too often emphasize risk and pregnancy timing, researcher says

by Patrick Lejtenyi,Concordia UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainIn current policy texts, medical guidelines and educational materials, the dominant discourse surrounding women who give birth la

Updated on: May 20,2024

Attitudes around older motherhood too often emphasize risk and pregnancy timing, researcher says

by Patrick Lejtenyi,Concordia UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainIn current policy texts, medical guidelines and educational materials, the dominant discourse surrounding women who give birth la

Updated on:May 20,2024

Group prenatal care shows promise in reducing maternal health disparities

by Eva Cornman,Yale UniversityCredit: Amina Filkins from PexelsIn the fight to reduce longstanding maternal health disparities, group prenatal care programs could be an effective tool, say resea

Updated on: July 05,2024

Group prenatal care shows promise in reducing maternal health disparities

by Eva Cornman,Yale UniversityCredit: Amina Filkins from PexelsIn the fight to reduce longstanding maternal health disparities, group prenatal care programs could be an effective tool, say resea

Updated on:July 05,2024

U.S.-born black women at higher risk of preeclampsia; race alone does not explain disparity

by Johns Hopkins University School of MedicinePublic domain image. Credit: Mustafa OmarA novel analysis of medical records for a racially diverse group of more than 6,000 women has added to evide

Updated on: April 07,2024

U.S.-born black women at higher risk of preeclampsia; race alone does not explain disparity

by Johns Hopkins University School of MedicinePublic domain image. Credit: Mustafa OmarA novel analysis of medical records for a racially diverse group of more than 6,000 women has added to evide

Updated on:April 07,2024

Study finds maternal pulse recording during childbirth reduces risk of encephalopathy in newborns

by University of HelsinkiCardiotocography (CTG) recording data: Maternal heart rate on green, fetal heart rate on blue above the maternal heart rate. Credit: University of HelsinkiCardiotocograph

Updated on: March 07,2024

Study finds maternal pulse recording during childbirth reduces risk of encephalopathy in newborns

by University of HelsinkiCardiotocography (CTG) recording data: Maternal heart rate on green, fetal heart rate on blue above the maternal heart rate. Credit: University of HelsinkiCardiotocograph

Updated on:March 07,2024

New study questions effectiveness of drugs for ovarian protection during cancer treatment

byKarolinska InstitutetCredit: Nadezhda Moryak from PexelsA new study from Karolinska Institutet in Sweden has found no evidence that a common drug used to protect the ovaries of women undergoin

Updated on: January 13,2024

New study questions effectiveness of drugs for ovarian protection during cancer treatment

byKarolinska InstitutetCredit: Nadezhda Moryak from PexelsA new study from Karolinska Institutet in Sweden has found no evidence that a common drug used to protect the ovaries of women undergoin

Updated on:January 13,2024

Premenstrual disorders tied to earlier natural menopause

by Lori SolomonPremenstrual disorders (PMDs) are associated with a higher risk for early menopause, according to a study published online Sept. 19 inJAMA Network Open.Yihui Yang, from the Karoli

Updated on: January 17,2024

Premenstrual disorders tied to earlier natural menopause

by Lori SolomonPremenstrual disorders (PMDs) are associated with a higher risk for early menopause, according to a study published online Sept. 19 inJAMA Network Open.Yihui Yang, from the Karoli

Updated on:January 17,2024

New research finds better drug treatment for miscarriage as patients struggle to access surgery in COVID-19 pandemic

by Sophie Belcher,University of BirminghamBaby on mother's belly right after birth. Credit: Tom Adriaenssen/Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 2.0A new drug combination is more effective for women having m

Updated on: May 05,2024

New research finds better drug treatment for miscarriage as patients struggle to access surgery in COVID-19 pandemic

by Sophie Belcher,University of BirminghamBaby on mother's belly right after birth. Credit: Tom Adriaenssen/Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 2.0A new drug combination is more effective for women having m

Updated on:May 05,2024