Planned home birth presents little risk where midwifery is well-integrated: study

by University of British ColumbiaCredit: CC0 Public DomainIn the state of Washington, a planned home birth with a licensed midwife is just as safe as a birth at a licensed birth center.Researcher

Updated on: May 16,2024

Planned home birth presents little risk where midwifery is well-integrated: study

by University of British ColumbiaCredit: CC0 Public DomainIn the state of Washington, a planned home birth with a licensed midwife is just as safe as a birth at a licensed birth center.Researcher

Updated on:May 16,2024

Number of IUD insertions up after ACA contraceptive mandate

(HealthDay)—Women in insurance plans with the greatest drop in out-of-pocket cost after the Affordable Care Act's contraceptive mandate had the greatest gains in intrauterine device (IUD) placemen

Updated on: March 12,2024

Number of IUD insertions up after ACA contraceptive mandate

(HealthDay)—Women in insurance plans with the greatest drop in out-of-pocket cost after the Affordable Care Act's contraceptive mandate had the greatest gains in intrauterine device (IUD) placemen

Updated on:March 12,2024

Higher rates of cardiovascular complications among pregnant women in states with restrictive abortion policies: Study

byPerelman School of Medicine at the University of PennsylvaniaCredit:JACC: Advances(2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.jacadv.2023.100666Pregnant individuals living in states with tighter constr

Updated on: January 15,2024

Higher rates of cardiovascular complications among pregnant women in states with restrictive abortion policies: Study

byPerelman School of Medicine at the University of PennsylvaniaCredit:JACC: Advances(2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.jacadv.2023.100666Pregnant individuals living in states with tighter constr

Updated on:January 15,2024

Stigma felt by opioid-dependent moms can impact the health care received by their babies

by Brian Consiglio,University of MissouriCredit: CC0 Public DomainThe rate of opioid use among pregnant women in the United States quadrupled between 1999 and 2014 and continues to rise—an alarm

Updated on: January 15,2024

Stigma felt by opioid-dependent moms can impact the health care received by their babies

by Brian Consiglio,University of MissouriCredit: CC0 Public DomainThe rate of opioid use among pregnant women in the United States quadrupled between 1999 and 2014 and continues to rise—an alarm

Updated on:January 15,2024

New findings in the vaginal microbiome

by Karolinska InstitutetSchematic representation of the sampling scheme and taxonomic profiles. Over 50 women were recruited using one of three contraceptive regimens: NHC (non-hormonal contracep

Updated on: May 06,2024

New findings in the vaginal microbiome

by Karolinska InstitutetSchematic representation of the sampling scheme and taxonomic profiles. Over 50 women were recruited using one of three contraceptive regimens: NHC (non-hormonal contracep

Updated on:May 06,2024

Lipid test can reveal risk of preeclampsia, a potentially deadly pregnancy complication

byUniversity of VirginiaDistinct eicosanoids show significant differences in the plasma from uncomplicated term pregnant patients versus total PE pregnancies. A and B: Eicosanoid species that oc

Updated on: January 21,2024

Lipid test can reveal risk of preeclampsia, a potentially deadly pregnancy complication

byUniversity of VirginiaDistinct eicosanoids show significant differences in the plasma from uncomplicated term pregnant patients versus total PE pregnancies. A and B: Eicosanoid species that oc

Updated on:January 21,2024

Vaginal suppository containing Lactobacilli can prevent recurrent cystitis in women

byOkayama University(Left) Microbiota of recurrent cystitis is significantly different from that of uncomplicated cystitis and healthy vaginal microbiota. (Right) But, the microbiota of recurren

Updated on: January 19,2024

Vaginal suppository containing Lactobacilli can prevent recurrent cystitis in women

byOkayama University(Left) Microbiota of recurrent cystitis is significantly different from that of uncomplicated cystitis and healthy vaginal microbiota. (Right) But, the microbiota of recurren

Updated on:January 19,2024

Menstrual cups can help prevent infection, improve vaginal health

by Emily Stone,University of Illinois at ChicagoCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainMany girls in low- and middle-income countries struggle to buy products to manage their periods, which can cause

Updated on: January 19,2024

Menstrual cups can help prevent infection, improve vaginal health

by Emily Stone,University of Illinois at ChicagoCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainMany girls in low- and middle-income countries struggle to buy products to manage their periods, which can cause

Updated on:January 19,2024

Long-acting reversible contraceptives good for teens

(HealthDay)—Long-acting reversible contraceptives (LARC) are suitable for use by adolescents, according to a Committee Opinion published in the May issue ofObstetrics & Gynecology.Noting tha

Updated on: April 01,2024

Long-acting reversible contraceptives good for teens

(HealthDay)—Long-acting reversible contraceptives (LARC) are suitable for use by adolescents, according to a Committee Opinion published in the May issue ofObstetrics & Gynecology.Noting tha

Updated on:April 01,2024

Early onset of pregnancy complication may raise heart risks

(HealthDay)—Women who develop pre-eclampsia earlier in pregnancy may be at increased risk for heart problems soon after giving birth, a new study finds."These women should be screened for major c

Updated on: April 01,2024

Early onset of pregnancy complication may raise heart risks

(HealthDay)—Women who develop pre-eclampsia earlier in pregnancy may be at increased risk for heart problems soon after giving birth, a new study finds."These women should be screened for major c

Updated on:April 01,2024