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Big drop in US pregnancies seen since 2010

Big drop in US pregnancies seen since 2010

by Dennis ThompsonPregnancy rates in the United States suffered a steep decline during the last decade, new government data shows.The overall U.S. pregnancy rate fell by 12% between 2010 and 2019, acc

Big drop in US pregnancies seen since 2010

by Dennis ThompsonPregnancy rates in the United States suffered a steep decline during the last decade, new government data shows.The overall U.S. pregnancy rate fell by 12% between 2010 and 2019, acc
Abortion bans are driving off doctors and closing clinics, putting basic health care at risk

Abortion bans are driving off doctors and closing clinics, putting basic health care at risk

by Julie RovnerCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThe rush in conservative states to ban abortion after the overturn of Roe v. Wade is resulting in a startling consequence that abortion opponents may n

Abortion bans are driving off doctors and closing clinics, putting basic health care at risk

by Julie RovnerCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThe rush in conservative states to ban abortion after the overturn of Roe v. Wade is resulting in a startling consequence that abortion opponents may n
Why mothers in mainland China, Hong Kong and Taiwan choose cesarean delivery

Why mothers in mainland China, Hong Kong and Taiwan choose cesarean delivery

by Public Library of ScienceCredit: CC0 Public DomainPregnant women in mainland China, Hong Kong, and Taiwan are more likely to express preference for cesarean section (CS) as their mode of deliv

Why mothers in mainland China, Hong Kong and Taiwan choose cesarean delivery

by Public Library of ScienceCredit: CC0 Public DomainPregnant women in mainland China, Hong Kong, and Taiwan are more likely to express preference for cesarean section (CS) as their mode of deliv
Study finds racial disparities in pregnancy rates for kidney transplant recipients

Study finds racial disparities in pregnancy rates for kidney transplant recipients

by Bill Bangert,University of CincinnatiSilvi Shah. Credit: University of CincinnatiAmong women who are kidney transplant recipients, Hispanic women have a higher likelihood of pregnancy than wh

Study finds racial disparities in pregnancy rates for kidney transplant recipients

by Bill Bangert,University of CincinnatiSilvi Shah. Credit: University of CincinnatiAmong women who are kidney transplant recipients, Hispanic women have a higher likelihood of pregnancy than wh
New research shows why babies need to move in the womb

New research shows why babies need to move in the womb

by Trinity College DublinScientists have just discovered why babies need to move in the womb to develop strong bones and joints. It turns out there are some key molecular interactions that are st

New research shows why babies need to move in the womb

by Trinity College DublinScientists have just discovered why babies need to move in the womb to develop strong bones and joints. It turns out there are some key molecular interactions that are st
Gestational weight gain in the U.S. higher during the pandemic

Gestational weight gain in the U.S. higher during the pandemic

The COVID-19 pandemic was associated with higher gestational weight gain (GWG) and a higher risk for excessive GWG among U.S. individuals with singleton pregnancies in 2020, according to a research le

Gestational weight gain in the U.S. higher during the pandemic

The COVID-19 pandemic was associated with higher gestational weight gain (GWG) and a higher risk for excessive GWG among U.S. individuals with singleton pregnancies in 2020, according to a research le
Study shows promising approach for the prevention and cure of gonorrhea in women

Study shows promising approach for the prevention and cure of gonorrhea in women

by Nationwide Children's HospitalCredit: CC0 Public DomainIn research recently published inmBio, researchers from the Abigail Wexner Research Institute (AWRI) at Nationwide Children&#39

Study shows promising approach for the prevention and cure of gonorrhea in women

by Nationwide Children's HospitalCredit: CC0 Public DomainIn research recently published inmBio, researchers from the Abigail Wexner Research Institute (AWRI) at Nationwide Children&#39
Sorely needed new funding for endometriosis clinics comes with a caveat

Sorely needed new funding for endometriosis clinics comes with a caveat

by University of South AustraliaCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA new study released by the University of South Australia shows that it takes sonographers 64 percent more time to scan comprehens

Sorely needed new funding for endometriosis clinics comes with a caveat

by University of South AustraliaCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA new study released by the University of South Australia shows that it takes sonographers 64 percent more time to scan comprehens
Stress during pregnancy doubled during pandemic

Stress during pregnancy doubled during pandemic

by Adam Hadhazy,Stanford UniversityA new Stanford study that explores the possible effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on stress during pregnancy finds pregnant women reported substantially higher

Stress during pregnancy doubled during pandemic

by Adam Hadhazy,Stanford UniversityA new Stanford study that explores the possible effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on stress during pregnancy finds pregnant women reported substantially higher
Endocrine disruptors may increase risk of endometrial cancer

Endocrine disruptors may increase risk of endometrial cancer

by University of GranadaTable full of cosmetic products. Credit: University Of GranadaResearchpublishedin the journalEnvironmental Health Perspectives, has revealed a link betwe

Endocrine disruptors may increase risk of endometrial cancer

by University of GranadaTable full of cosmetic products. Credit: University Of GranadaResearchpublishedin the journalEnvironmental Health Perspectives, has revealed a link betwe
Tori Bowie's death highlights race gap in maternal death rates

Tori Bowie's death highlights race gap in maternal death rates

by Dennis ThompsonHaving a baby in the United States continues to be a risky proposition, particularly for Black women, according to a pair of new reports.The number of U.S. deliveries that resulted i

Tori Bowie's death highlights race gap in maternal death rates

by Dennis ThompsonHaving a baby in the United States continues to be a risky proposition, particularly for Black women, according to a pair of new reports.The number of U.S. deliveries that resulted i
Acupuncture can relieve lower back and pelvic pain often experienced during pregnancy

Acupuncture can relieve lower back and pelvic pain often experienced during pregnancy

by British Medical JournalCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAcupuncture can significantly relieve the lower back and/or pelvic pain frequently experienced by women during their pregnancy, suggest

Acupuncture can relieve lower back and pelvic pain often experienced during pregnancy

by British Medical JournalCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAcupuncture can significantly relieve the lower back and/or pelvic pain frequently experienced by women during their pregnancy, suggest