Black women are at greater risk of maternal death in the UK—here's what needs to be done

by Ian James Kidd,The ConversationCredit: AI-generated imageBlack women arefour times more likelyto die while pregnant or just after childbirth than white women, according to the lat

Updated on: February 18,2024

Black women are at greater risk of maternal death in the UK—here's what needs to be done

by Ian James Kidd,The ConversationCredit: AI-generated imageBlack women arefour times more likelyto die while pregnant or just after childbirth than white women, according to the lat

Updated on:February 18,2024

New research suggests cellular stress in the placenta may be possible cause of preeclampsia

byMedical College of WisconsinCredit: CC0 Public DomainPreeclampsia is a mysterious condition that occurs in about one of 10 pregnancies without any early warning signs. After 20 weeks or more o

Updated on: January 13,2024

New research suggests cellular stress in the placenta may be possible cause of preeclampsia

byMedical College of WisconsinCredit: CC0 Public DomainPreeclampsia is a mysterious condition that occurs in about one of 10 pregnancies without any early warning signs. After 20 weeks or more o

Updated on:January 13,2024

Study finds that lack of oxygen during pregnancy can cause schizophrenia

by André Julião,FAPESPExperiments with rats indicate that brain cells submitted to several forms of hypoxia underwent alterations to their energy production mechanism. Such condition may a

Updated on: June 07,2024

Study finds that lack of oxygen during pregnancy can cause schizophrenia

by André Julião,FAPESPExperiments with rats indicate that brain cells submitted to several forms of hypoxia underwent alterations to their energy production mechanism. Such condition may a

Updated on:June 07,2024

Study could be key to addressing troubling causes of maternal mortality in US

by University of Texas at San AntonioCredit: CC0 Public DomainResearchers from The University of Texas at San Antonio College for Health, Community and Policy (HCaP) have conducted a study that c

Updated on: March 30,2024

Study could be key to addressing troubling causes of maternal mortality in US

by University of Texas at San AntonioCredit: CC0 Public DomainResearchers from The University of Texas at San Antonio College for Health, Community and Policy (HCaP) have conducted a study that c

Updated on:March 30,2024

Survey: New moms often overlook critical postpartum care during 'fourth trimester'

by Orlando HealthCredit: CC0 Public DomainThe three trimesters of pregnancy are filled with doctor's appointments, preparations and careful surveillance of the health of both mom and baby. Ho

Updated on: June 29,2024

Survey: New moms often overlook critical postpartum care during 'fourth trimester'

by Orlando HealthCredit: CC0 Public DomainThe three trimesters of pregnancy are filled with doctor's appointments, preparations and careful surveillance of the health of both mom and baby. Ho

Updated on:June 29,2024

Study finds potential predictor for perimenopause

by King's College LondonCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA new study has found women 'age' significantly faster in the perimenopausal period, based on analysis of the IgG glycome. Thi

Updated on: May 27,2024

Study finds potential predictor for perimenopause

by King's College LondonCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA new study has found women 'age' significantly faster in the perimenopausal period, based on analysis of the IgG glycome. Thi

Updated on:May 27,2024

Improving blood pressure control after pregnancy found to have long-term cardiovascular benefits

byAmerican Heart AssociationThe Overall 24-Hour Average Blood Pressure at Visit 4. Central tendency is the mean 24-hour average blood pressure for each participant at approximately 9 months post

Updated on: January 15,2024

Improving blood pressure control after pregnancy found to have long-term cardiovascular benefits

byAmerican Heart AssociationThe Overall 24-Hour Average Blood Pressure at Visit 4. Central tendency is the mean 24-hour average blood pressure for each participant at approximately 9 months post

Updated on:January 15,2024

Nutritional supplementation in preconception and pregnancy linked to reduced risk of preterm birth

by University of SouthamptonCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainIncreasing evidence suggests that a mother's nutritional status at the onset of pregnancy has an important influence on the growt

Updated on: April 11,2024

Nutritional supplementation in preconception and pregnancy linked to reduced risk of preterm birth

by University of SouthamptonCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainIncreasing evidence suggests that a mother's nutritional status at the onset of pregnancy has an important influence on the growt

Updated on:April 11,2024

Oxycodone prescriptions after delivery not linked to longer-term opioid use compared to codeine

byCanadian Medical Association JournalCredit: CC0 Public DomainPostpartum prescriptions for oxycodone were not associated with increased risk of longer-term opioid use compared to codeine prescr

Updated on: January 18,2024

Oxycodone prescriptions after delivery not linked to longer-term opioid use compared to codeine

byCanadian Medical Association JournalCredit: CC0 Public DomainPostpartum prescriptions for oxycodone were not associated with increased risk of longer-term opioid use compared to codeine prescr

Updated on:January 18,2024

Exclusion of Black and Hispanic women from health studies masked racial disparities on menopausal aging, finds research

byUniversity of MichiganCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainParticipant selection bias in women's health studies may mask earlier onset menopause for Black and Hispanic women, according to new

Updated on: January 19,2024

Exclusion of Black and Hispanic women from health studies masked racial disparities on menopausal aging, finds research

byUniversity of MichiganCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainParticipant selection bias in women's health studies may mask earlier onset menopause for Black and Hispanic women, according to new

Updated on:January 19,2024