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Regular enquiry about well-being vs. universal screening recommended to detect depression in pregnancy and after birth

Regular enquiry about well-being vs. universal screening recommended to detect depression in pregnancy and after birth

by Canadian Medical Association JournalCredit: CC0 Public DomainDepression in pregnant and postpartum people is a serious problem. Rather than using a screening tool with a cut-off score to detec

Regular enquiry about well-being vs. universal screening recommended to detect depression in pregnancy and after birth

by Canadian Medical Association JournalCredit: CC0 Public DomainDepression in pregnant and postpartum people is a serious problem. Rather than using a screening tool with a cut-off score to detec
Automated appointment scheduling, reminder messages may improve postpartum health for those with chronic conditions

Automated appointment scheduling, reminder messages may improve postpartum health for those with chronic conditions

by Brian Burns,Massachusetts General HospitalCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainMany pregnant people have chronic medical conditions, and although they are usually closely monitored during pregnan

Automated appointment scheduling, reminder messages may improve postpartum health for those with chronic conditions

by Brian Burns,Massachusetts General HospitalCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainMany pregnant people have chronic medical conditions, and although they are usually closely monitored during pregnan
New study reveals key to long-term vaginal microbiome balance with just a few samples

New study reveals key to long-term vaginal microbiome balance with just a few samples

byKarolinska InstitutetCredit: Ina Schuppe Koistinen, Karolinska InstitutetA new studypublishedinMicrobiomeby researchers at Karolinska Institutet, suggests that a few we

New study reveals key to long-term vaginal microbiome balance with just a few samples

byKarolinska InstitutetCredit: Ina Schuppe Koistinen, Karolinska InstitutetA new studypublishedinMicrobiomeby researchers at Karolinska Institutet, suggests that a few we
Studies find Oregon's Medicaid expansion improved prenatal care access, birth outcomes

Studies find Oregon's Medicaid expansion improved prenatal care access, birth outcomes

by Oregon State UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainA pair of recent studies from Oregon State University found that Oregon's Medicaid expansion in 2014 has led to increased prenatal care amon

Studies find Oregon's Medicaid expansion improved prenatal care access, birth outcomes

by Oregon State UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainA pair of recent studies from Oregon State University found that Oregon's Medicaid expansion in 2014 has led to increased prenatal care amon
What we do and don't know about the many ways COVID-19 can impact pregnant women and their babies

What we do and don't know about the many ways COVID-19 can impact pregnant women and their babies

by Children's National HospitalCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainPregnant women should get vaccinated to minimize the detrimental health effects COVID-19 has on the placenta, the fetus and the

What we do and don't know about the many ways COVID-19 can impact pregnant women and their babies

by Children's National HospitalCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainPregnant women should get vaccinated to minimize the detrimental health effects COVID-19 has on the placenta, the fetus and the
Small risk of muscle and bone problems in babies of mothers who took common thrush treatment

Small risk of muscle and bone problems in babies of mothers who took common thrush treatment

by British Medical JournalCredit: CC0 Public DomainPregnant women who take the thrush treatment fluconazole orally appear to have a higher risk of giving birth to a baby with muscle and bone malf

Small risk of muscle and bone problems in babies of mothers who took common thrush treatment

by British Medical JournalCredit: CC0 Public DomainPregnant women who take the thrush treatment fluconazole orally appear to have a higher risk of giving birth to a baby with muscle and bone malf
7 million US women live in maternity care 'deserts'

7 million US women live in maternity care 'deserts'

The United States is still among one of the most dangerous developed nations for childbirth, especially in rural areas and communities of color, according to a new March of Dimes report. About 36 perc

7 million US women live in maternity care 'deserts'

The United States is still among one of the most dangerous developed nations for childbirth, especially in rural areas and communities of color, according to a new March of Dimes report. About 36 perc
As abortion battle shifts, Planned Parenthood to boost regional affiliate funds, cut national staff

As abortion battle shifts, Planned Parenthood to boost regional affiliate funds, cut national staff

by GEOFF MULVIHILL and THALIA BEATYA welcome sign hangs outside a Planned Parenthood branch on May 16, 2023, in Pasadena, Calif. Planned Parenthood is shifting funding to its state affiliates and cutt

As abortion battle shifts, Planned Parenthood to boost regional affiliate funds, cut national staff

by GEOFF MULVIHILL and THALIA BEATYA welcome sign hangs outside a Planned Parenthood branch on May 16, 2023, in Pasadena, Calif. Planned Parenthood is shifting funding to its state affiliates and cutt
Pre-eclampsia increases risk of end stage kidney disease, study finds

Pre-eclampsia increases risk of end stage kidney disease, study finds

by Public Library of ScienceWomen with pre-eclampsia during pregnancy have a five-fold increased risk of end stage kidney disease (ESKD) later in life compared to women who don't develop pre-

Pre-eclampsia increases risk of end stage kidney disease, study finds

by Public Library of ScienceWomen with pre-eclampsia during pregnancy have a five-fold increased risk of end stage kidney disease (ESKD) later in life compared to women who don't develop pre-
Study uncovers cystic fibrosis screening limitations before or during early pregnancy

Study uncovers cystic fibrosis screening limitations before or during early pregnancy

by CSIROCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainNew research from Australia's national science agency, CSIRO, has found that reproductive carrier screening tests, used before or in early pregnancy t

Study uncovers cystic fibrosis screening limitations before or during early pregnancy

by CSIROCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainNew research from Australia's national science agency, CSIRO, has found that reproductive carrier screening tests, used before or in early pregnancy t
Women need professional emotional support during high-risk pregnancies, study finds

Women need professional emotional support during high-risk pregnancies, study finds

by Megan Schumann,Rutgers UniversityRutgers researchers spoke to women hospitalized during high-risk pregnancies and found that trying to manage their emotions by themselves added an additional

Women need professional emotional support during high-risk pregnancies, study finds

by Megan Schumann,Rutgers UniversityRutgers researchers spoke to women hospitalized during high-risk pregnancies and found that trying to manage their emotions by themselves added an additional
Induction for late-term pregnancies at 41 weeks tied to small benefits

Induction for late-term pregnancies at 41 weeks tied to small benefits

(HealthDay)—There may be a small benefit to labor induction in low-risk woman at 41 weeks versus expectant management, though the chances of a good perinatal outcome are high with both strategies, acc

Induction for late-term pregnancies at 41 weeks tied to small benefits

(HealthDay)—There may be a small benefit to labor induction in low-risk woman at 41 weeks versus expectant management, though the chances of a good perinatal outcome are high with both strategies, acc