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Access to contraceptives translates into more bachelor's degrees for women in Colorado

Access to contraceptives translates into more bachelor's degrees for women in Colorado

by University of Colorado DenverCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAccess to contraceptives increases college completion rates among women, according to a new study led by a professor at the Unive

Access to contraceptives translates into more bachelor's degrees for women in Colorado

by University of Colorado DenverCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAccess to contraceptives increases college completion rates among women, according to a new study led by a professor at the Unive
Pregnant women commonly refuse vaccines

Pregnant women commonly refuse vaccines

(HealthDay)—Pregnant women commonly refuse vaccines, including influenza vaccine and tetanus toxoid, reduced diphtheria toxoid, and acellular pertussis (Tdap) vaccine, according to research published

Pregnant women commonly refuse vaccines

(HealthDay)—Pregnant women commonly refuse vaccines, including influenza vaccine and tetanus toxoid, reduced diphtheria toxoid, and acellular pertussis (Tdap) vaccine, according to research published
Steroid treatment for premature babies linked to low birth weight

Steroid treatment for premature babies linked to low birth weight

by Imperial College LondonCredit: CC0 Public DomainSteroid injections given to mothers at risk of giving birth prematurely are linked to babies being born with lower body weights.In a study of mo

Steroid treatment for premature babies linked to low birth weight

by Imperial College LondonCredit: CC0 Public DomainSteroid injections given to mothers at risk of giving birth prematurely are linked to babies being born with lower body weights.In a study of mo
More studies needed on use of acetaminophen prior to pregnancy, researchers say

More studies needed on use of acetaminophen prior to pregnancy, researchers say

by Françoise Makanda,University of TorontoJasleen Arneja, a researcher at U of T’s Dalla Lana School of Health, says that her study should be taken into account by clinicians even if it does not

More studies needed on use of acetaminophen prior to pregnancy, researchers say

by Françoise Makanda,University of TorontoJasleen Arneja, a researcher at U of T’s Dalla Lana School of Health, says that her study should be taken into account by clinicians even if it does not
Disparities in access to prenatal care based on citizenship status and education level

Disparities in access to prenatal care based on citizenship status and education level

by The Mount Sinai HospitalCredit: CC0 Public DomainImmigrant pregnant people faced persistent inequities in obtaining timely prenatal care as compared with native-born pregnant people in the Uni

Disparities in access to prenatal care based on citizenship status and education level

by The Mount Sinai HospitalCredit: CC0 Public DomainImmigrant pregnant people faced persistent inequities in obtaining timely prenatal care as compared with native-born pregnant people in the Uni
Anxiety during pregnancy can lead to earlier births, study finds

Anxiety during pregnancy can lead to earlier births, study finds

by American Psychological AssociationStructural equation model testing single latent factor of pregnancy anxiety. Credit:Health Psychology(2022). DOI: 10.1037/hea0001210Women who expe

Anxiety during pregnancy can lead to earlier births, study finds

by American Psychological AssociationStructural equation model testing single latent factor of pregnancy anxiety. Credit:Health Psychology(2022). DOI: 10.1037/hea0001210Women who expe
Prenatal wellness classes found to cut moms' depression in half up to eight years later

Prenatal wellness classes found to cut moms' depression in half up to eight years later

by Jess Berthold,University of California, San FranciscoCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA low-cost, prenatal intervention benefits mothers' mental health up to eight years later, a new UC S

Prenatal wellness classes found to cut moms' depression in half up to eight years later

by Jess Berthold,University of California, San FranciscoCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA low-cost, prenatal intervention benefits mothers' mental health up to eight years later, a new UC S
Primary cesarean delivery rate increased from 2019 to 2021

Primary cesarean delivery rate increased from 2019 to 2021

The rate of primary cesarean deliveries decreased from 2016 to 2019 and then increased from 2019 to 2021, while the rate of repeat deliveries decreased during the same period, according to a July&nbsp

Primary cesarean delivery rate increased from 2019 to 2021

The rate of primary cesarean deliveries decreased from 2016 to 2019 and then increased from 2019 to 2021, while the rate of repeat deliveries decreased during the same period, according to a July&nbsp
How the Supreme Court's abortion ruling impacts public health

How the Supreme Court's abortion ruling impacts public health

by George Washington UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainThe United States Supreme Court ended the constitution right to obtain an abortion on Friday, a 6–3 ruling that overturned federal abortion

How the Supreme Court's abortion ruling impacts public health

by George Washington UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainThe United States Supreme Court ended the constitution right to obtain an abortion on Friday, a 6–3 ruling that overturned federal abortion
African American veterans with PTSD have higher risk of re-hospitalization after stroke, finds study

African American veterans with PTSD have higher risk of re-hospitalization after stroke, finds study

by American Heart AssociationCredit:Stroke(2024). DOI: 10.1161/STROKEAHA.123.044795After a stroke, African American veterans previously diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder (

African American veterans with PTSD have higher risk of re-hospitalization after stroke, finds study

by American Heart AssociationCredit:Stroke(2024). DOI: 10.1161/STROKEAHA.123.044795After a stroke, African American veterans previously diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder (
Pregnancy expert discusses progress for women with severe pregnancy sickness

Pregnancy expert discusses progress for women with severe pregnancy sickness

by Caroline Brogan,Imperial College LondonMany sufferers feel isolated. Credit: Imperial College LondonSevere pregnancy sickness, or hyperemesis gravidarum (HG), is a debilitating condition that

Pregnancy expert discusses progress for women with severe pregnancy sickness

by Caroline Brogan,Imperial College LondonMany sufferers feel isolated. Credit: Imperial College LondonSevere pregnancy sickness, or hyperemesis gravidarum (HG), is a debilitating condition that
'Safety bundles' may reduce pregnancy-related deaths, particularly among Black women

'Safety bundles' may reduce pregnancy-related deaths, particularly among Black women

by Laura Williamson,American Heart AssociationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA woman begins losing blood during childbirth. Some vaginal bleeding is normal, but is it too much?How that questio

'Safety bundles' may reduce pregnancy-related deaths, particularly among Black women

by Laura Williamson,American Heart AssociationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA woman begins losing blood during childbirth. Some vaginal bleeding is normal, but is it too much?How that questio