Women with obesity do not need to gain weight during pregnancy, new study suggests

byKarolinska InstitutetCredit: CC0 Public DomainThe guidelines for weight gain during pregnancy in obese women have long been questioned. New research from Karolinska Institutet supports the ide

Updated on: March 30,2024 3

Women with obesity do not need to gain weight during pregnancy, new study suggests

byKarolinska InstitutetCredit: CC0 Public DomainThe guidelines for weight gain during pregnancy in obese women have long been questioned. New research from Karolinska Institutet supports the ide

Updated on:March 30,2024 3

Researchers optimize cervix visualization for pelvic exams

by Ananya Sen,University of Illinois at Urbana-ChampaignSample of photos collected during a glove trial (a) and a condom trial (b). The resulting calculations for decreased visualization at each

Updated on: January 16,2024 9

Researchers optimize cervix visualization for pelvic exams

by Ananya Sen,University of Illinois at Urbana-ChampaignSample of photos collected during a glove trial (a) and a condom trial (b). The resulting calculations for decreased visualization at each

Updated on:January 16,2024 9

America's biggest pharmacy chains announce abortion pill rollout

Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAmerica's two biggest pharmacy chains said Friday they will begin dispensing prescription abortion pills in a limited number of states where it's legal.The mo

Updated on: May 21,2024 5

America's biggest pharmacy chains announce abortion pill rollout

Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAmerica's two biggest pharmacy chains said Friday they will begin dispensing prescription abortion pills in a limited number of states where it's legal.The mo

Updated on:May 21,2024 5

High blood pressure among older pregnant women has increased by more than 75% since 1970

by Rutgers UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainThe rate of chronic hypertension among pregnant women age 35 and over in the United States has increased by more than 75% since 1970, with black wome

Updated on: June 20,2024 5

High blood pressure among older pregnant women has increased by more than 75% since 1970

by Rutgers UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainThe rate of chronic hypertension among pregnant women age 35 and over in the United States has increased by more than 75% since 1970, with black wome

Updated on:June 20,2024 5

Patients told to get pregnant to treat endometriosis despite lack of evidence, research shows

by Jessica Stanley,University of AdelaideCredit:BMC Women's Health(2023). DOI: 10.1186/s12905-023-02794-2Research shows patients with endometriosis are being told to plan a pregn

Updated on: January 13,2024 6

Patients told to get pregnant to treat endometriosis despite lack of evidence, research shows

by Jessica Stanley,University of AdelaideCredit:BMC Women's Health(2023). DOI: 10.1186/s12905-023-02794-2Research shows patients with endometriosis are being told to plan a pregn

Updated on:January 13,2024 6

How birth control pill prescriptions by a pharmacist could broaden access and keep costs down

by Sarah Lynch,The ConversationCredit: AI-generated imageAlmost 50%of pregnancies in the U.S. are still unplanned or mistimed, even though the first birth control pill was sold almost 60 y

Updated on: May 16,2024 7

How birth control pill prescriptions by a pharmacist could broaden access and keep costs down

by Sarah Lynch,The ConversationCredit: AI-generated imageAlmost 50%of pregnancies in the U.S. are still unplanned or mistimed, even though the first birth control pill was sold almost 60 y

Updated on:May 16,2024 7

Shift work and long hours significantly increase risk of preterm birth: Study

byMonash UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainShift work and working long hours significantly increase the chances of preterm birth, a Monash University-led study has found.The researchers

Updated on: January 15,2024 14

Shift work and long hours significantly increase risk of preterm birth: Study

byMonash UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainShift work and working long hours significantly increase the chances of preterm birth, a Monash University-led study has found.The researchers

Updated on:January 15,2024 14

Research finds simple urine test allows for rapid diagnosis of preeclampsia

by The Ohio State University Wexner Medical CenterDr. Kara Rood speaks with a pregnant woman during a prenatal visit at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center. Dr. Rood led a study to develop

Updated on: May 31,2024 5

Research finds simple urine test allows for rapid diagnosis of preeclampsia

by The Ohio State University Wexner Medical CenterDr. Kara Rood speaks with a pregnant woman during a prenatal visit at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center. Dr. Rood led a study to develop

Updated on:May 31,2024 5

Risks for prematurity, SGA, cesarean up with IBD in pregnancy

Credit: CC0 Public Domain(HealthDay)—The risks for prematurity, small for gestational age, and cesarean section are increased in pregnancies among women with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), accordin

Updated on: April 02,2024 10

Risks for prematurity, SGA, cesarean up with IBD in pregnancy

Credit: CC0 Public Domain(HealthDay)—The risks for prematurity, small for gestational age, and cesarean section are increased in pregnancies among women with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), accordin

Updated on:April 02,2024 10

High blood pressure during pregnancy associated with more bothersome menopause symptoms

by The North American Menopause SocietyCredit: CC0 Public DomainWomen with high blood pressure during pregnancy are at an increased risk for chronic hypertension, diabetes, coronary artery diseas

Updated on: March 05,2024 11

High blood pressure during pregnancy associated with more bothersome menopause symptoms

by The North American Menopause SocietyCredit: CC0 Public DomainWomen with high blood pressure during pregnancy are at an increased risk for chronic hypertension, diabetes, coronary artery diseas

Updated on:March 05,2024 11

Birth control continues to fail women, so why has nothing changed?

by Bethan Swift and Christian Becker,The ConversationCredit: CC0 Public DomainThe hunt for a "male birth control pill" is a topic that often grabs attention. But so far no products hav

Updated on: March 09,2024 15

Birth control continues to fail women, so why has nothing changed?

by Bethan Swift and Christian Becker,The ConversationCredit: CC0 Public DomainThe hunt for a "male birth control pill" is a topic that often grabs attention. But so far no products hav

Updated on:March 09,2024 15

Fetal mortality rate 5.73 per 1,000 live births in 2021 in U.S.

by Elana Gotkine2021 saw a fetal mortality rate of 5.73 fetal deaths per 1,000 live births, which was essentially unchanged from 5.74 in 2020, according to the July 26National Vital Statistics R

Updated on: January 19,2024 13

Fetal mortality rate 5.73 per 1,000 live births in 2021 in U.S.

by Elana Gotkine2021 saw a fetal mortality rate of 5.73 fetal deaths per 1,000 live births, which was essentially unchanged from 5.74 in 2020, according to the July 26National Vital Statistics R

Updated on:January 19,2024 13