Decreased decision-to-incision time for non-emergent cesarean deliveries improves maternal and fetal outcomes: Study

byBoston Medical CenterCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA new study from Boston Medical Center aims to standardize the pre-procedure process for urgent cesarean deliveries in order to decrease d

Updated on: February 18,2024 6

Decreased decision-to-incision time for non-emergent cesarean deliveries improves maternal and fetal outcomes: Study

byBoston Medical CenterCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA new study from Boston Medical Center aims to standardize the pre-procedure process for urgent cesarean deliveries in order to decrease d

Updated on:February 18,2024 6

In Wisconsin, women's health care is constricted by an 1849 law. These doctors are aghast

by Sarah Varney, KFF Health NewsCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe three women sitting around a table at a busy lunch spot share a grim camaraderie. It's been more than a year since an 1849 law

Updated on: January 19,2024 13

In Wisconsin, women's health care is constricted by an 1849 law. These doctors are aghast

by Sarah Varney, KFF Health NewsCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe three women sitting around a table at a busy lunch spot share a grim camaraderie. It's been more than a year since an 1849 law

Updated on:January 19,2024 13

Premature birth linked to increased risk of chronic kidney disease into later life

by British Medical JournalCredit: CC0 Public DomainPreterm and early term birth are strong risk factors for the development of chronic kidney disease (CKD) from childhood into mid-adulthood, sugg

Updated on: April 01,2024 12

Premature birth linked to increased risk of chronic kidney disease into later life

by British Medical JournalCredit: CC0 Public DomainPreterm and early term birth are strong risk factors for the development of chronic kidney disease (CKD) from childhood into mid-adulthood, sugg

Updated on:April 01,2024 12

Tissue adhesive, sterile strips similar after cesarean section

(HealthDay)—With cesarean deliveries, wound complications are similar for tissue adhesive and sterile strips when used after closure of a Pfannenstiel skin incision, according to a study published onl

Updated on: March 16,2024 12

Tissue adhesive, sterile strips similar after cesarean section

(HealthDay)—With cesarean deliveries, wound complications are similar for tissue adhesive and sterile strips when used after closure of a Pfannenstiel skin incision, according to a study published onl

Updated on:March 16,2024 12

Hope for couples suffering IVF miscarriage

by University of AberdeenNew research from University of Aberdeen could give hope to couples who have suffered a miscarriage after one round of IVF treatment. Credit: University of AberdeenWomen

Updated on: March 02,2024 18

Hope for couples suffering IVF miscarriage

by University of AberdeenNew research from University of Aberdeen could give hope to couples who have suffered a miscarriage after one round of IVF treatment. Credit: University of AberdeenWomen

Updated on:March 02,2024 18

Simple treatment during pregnancy can protect baby from memory problems in later life

by University of CambridgeCerebellum of CIVM postnatal rat brain atlas. Credit: NeurolexA new study in laboratory rats has discovered a direct link between low oxygen in the womb and impaired mem

Updated on: April 16,2024 15

Simple treatment during pregnancy can protect baby from memory problems in later life

by University of CambridgeCerebellum of CIVM postnatal rat brain atlas. Credit: NeurolexA new study in laboratory rats has discovered a direct link between low oxygen in the womb and impaired mem

Updated on:April 16,2024 15

Nutraceuticals may be the secret to a full head of hair for women at midlife

by The North American Menopause SocietyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainHair thinning is one of the many symptoms that accompanies the menopause transition. Roughly 40% of women over 60 will exp

Updated on: May 05,2024 20

Nutraceuticals may be the secret to a full head of hair for women at midlife

by The North American Menopause SocietyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainHair thinning is one of the many symptoms that accompanies the menopause transition. Roughly 40% of women over 60 will exp

Updated on:May 05,2024 20

'Biologically relevant' levels of a fertility hormone are detected in human hair samples

by European Society of Human Reproduction and EmbryologyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThe prospect of a non-invasive test of ovarian reserve is a little closer following results from a study

Updated on: April 07,2024 19

'Biologically relevant' levels of a fertility hormone are detected in human hair samples

by European Society of Human Reproduction and EmbryologyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThe prospect of a non-invasive test of ovarian reserve is a little closer following results from a study

Updated on:April 07,2024 19

Study challenges safety concerns over planned home births for low-risk pregnancies

byOregon State UniversityKāla Noel captured this image of the Wagar family welcoming their baby at a planned home birth. Credit: Melissa Cheyney, professor in the OSU College of Liberal Arts and

Updated on: November 24,2024 0

Study challenges safety concerns over planned home births for low-risk pregnancies

byOregon State UniversityKāla Noel captured this image of the Wagar family welcoming their baby at a planned home birth. Credit: Melissa Cheyney, professor in the OSU College of Liberal Arts and

Updated on:November 24,2024 0

Researchers refine understanding of fetal hemoglobin regulation

by Jennifer Lee, The Children’s Hospital of PhiladelphiaCredit: CC0 Public DomainResearchers at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) have discovered a new part of the regulatory cascade resp

Updated on: May 16,2024 5

Researchers refine understanding of fetal hemoglobin regulation

by Jennifer Lee, The Children’s Hospital of PhiladelphiaCredit: CC0 Public DomainResearchers at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) have discovered a new part of the regulatory cascade resp

Updated on:May 16,2024 5

High rates of severe maternal trauma during forceps, vacuum births in Canada warrant national response, analysis shows

byMcMaster UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainA McMaster University-led analysis published in theBMJon Oct. 19, exposes high rates of injuries with forceps and vacuum delivery in Can

Updated on: January 15,2024 11

High rates of severe maternal trauma during forceps, vacuum births in Canada warrant national response, analysis shows

byMcMaster UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainA McMaster University-led analysis published in theBMJon Oct. 19, exposes high rates of injuries with forceps and vacuum delivery in Can

Updated on:January 15,2024 11

Pregnant women facing weight stigma see decreased physical and mental health, study finds

by Jessica Messier,Worcester Polytechnic InstituteAngela C. Incollingo Rodriguez, assistant professor of psychology in the Department of Social Science and Policy Studies at WPI. Credit: Worcest

Updated on: June 05,2024 7

Pregnant women facing weight stigma see decreased physical and mental health, study finds

by Jessica Messier,Worcester Polytechnic InstituteAngela C. Incollingo Rodriguez, assistant professor of psychology in the Department of Social Science and Policy Studies at WPI. Credit: Worcest

Updated on:June 05,2024 7