Prepregnancy BMI tied to risks for maternal morbidity, mortality

Maternal prepregnancy obesity is associated with an elevated risk for severe maternal morbidity and/or mortality, according to a study published online June 28 inJAMA Network Open.Heather A. Fre

Updated on: April 16,2024 13

Prepregnancy BMI tied to risks for maternal morbidity, mortality

Maternal prepregnancy obesity is associated with an elevated risk for severe maternal morbidity and/or mortality, according to a study published online June 28 inJAMA Network Open.Heather A. Fre

Updated on:April 16,2024 13

Study finds epilepsy drug to be safe during pregnancy

by WileyCredit: CC0 Public DomainNew research indicates that use of the epilepsy drug lamotrigine during pregnancy does not increase the risk of birth malformations or neurodevelopmental disorder

Updated on: March 05,2024 20

Study finds epilepsy drug to be safe during pregnancy

by WileyCredit: CC0 Public DomainNew research indicates that use of the epilepsy drug lamotrigine during pregnancy does not increase the risk of birth malformations or neurodevelopmental disorder

Updated on:March 05,2024 20

Researchers identify proteins that prevent COVID-19 transmission through the placenta

by Boston Medical CenterCredit: CC0 Public DomainResearchers from Boston Medical Center's Maxwell Finland Laboratory for Infectious Diseases have identified properties in placenta tissue that

Updated on: May 23,2024 6

Researchers identify proteins that prevent COVID-19 transmission through the placenta

by Boston Medical CenterCredit: CC0 Public DomainResearchers from Boston Medical Center's Maxwell Finland Laboratory for Infectious Diseases have identified properties in placenta tissue that

Updated on:May 23,2024 6

Researchers show how stem cell depletion leads to recurring pregnancy loss

by AlphaMed PressCredit: CC0 Public DomainDepletion of a certain type of stem cell in the womb lining during pregnancy could be a significant factor behind miscarriage, according to a study released t

Updated on: May 20,2024 4

Researchers show how stem cell depletion leads to recurring pregnancy loss

by AlphaMed PressCredit: CC0 Public DomainDepletion of a certain type of stem cell in the womb lining during pregnancy could be a significant factor behind miscarriage, according to a study released t

Updated on:May 20,2024 4

Mother's family history could pose risk for preterm birth

by American Associates, Ben-Gurion University of the NegevPregnancy test. Credit: public domainIf a pregnant mother has a family history of premature birth, she is at risk for a preterm birth of

Updated on: March 02,2024 19

Mother's family history could pose risk for preterm birth

by American Associates, Ben-Gurion University of the NegevPregnancy test. Credit: public domainIf a pregnant mother has a family history of premature birth, she is at risk for a preterm birth of

Updated on:March 02,2024 19

Delaying 'nonessential' abortions during coronavirus crisis endangers women's health and financial future

by Yana Rodgers,The ConversationCredit: CC0 Public DomainSeveral U.S. states are blocking health clinics from providingabortions, declaring the procedure to be "nonessential" dur

Updated on: April 08,2024 10

Delaying 'nonessential' abortions during coronavirus crisis endangers women's health and financial future

by Yana Rodgers,The ConversationCredit: CC0 Public DomainSeveral U.S. states are blocking health clinics from providingabortions, declaring the procedure to be "nonessential" dur

Updated on:April 08,2024 10

Low-income, less educated women least likely to access infertility care

by University of MichiganCredit: CC0 Public DomainDespite similar rates of infertility among all socioeconomic groups, white women, women with higher education levels, and women with higher incom

Updated on: March 05,2024 17

Low-income, less educated women least likely to access infertility care

by University of MichiganCredit: CC0 Public DomainDespite similar rates of infertility among all socioeconomic groups, white women, women with higher education levels, and women with higher incom

Updated on:March 05,2024 17

How a San Diego doctor led the antiabortion movement to embrace controversial pill 'reversal'

by Mackenzie Mays, Los Angeles TimesCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainTwo months before the U.S. Supreme Court shot down an attempt to ban abortion medication, a San Diego County doctor who was a plai

Updated on: July 08,2024 0

How a San Diego doctor led the antiabortion movement to embrace controversial pill 'reversal'

by Mackenzie Mays, Los Angeles TimesCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainTwo months before the U.S. Supreme Court shot down an attempt to ban abortion medication, a San Diego County doctor who was a plai

Updated on:July 08,2024 0

Study: Exposure to cannabinoids in pregnancy increases newborn mortality and respiratory problems

by André Julião,FAPESPRepresentative chromatograms for the analysis of WIN selectivity. LLOQ of WIN (Red line, 0.50 ng.mL-1) and IS (Blue line, 10 ng.mL-1) (A); Blank – plasma without WIN and IS

Updated on: May 08,2024 10

Study: Exposure to cannabinoids in pregnancy increases newborn mortality and respiratory problems

by André Julião,FAPESPRepresentative chromatograms for the analysis of WIN selectivity. LLOQ of WIN (Red line, 0.50 ng.mL-1) and IS (Blue line, 10 ng.mL-1) (A); Blank – plasma without WIN and IS

Updated on:May 08,2024 10

Moms' ability to 'remember' prior pregnancies suggests new strategies for preventing complications

byCincinnati Children's Hospital Medical CenterIllustration: How fetal tolerance persists in mothers across multiple pregnancies. Credit: Cincinnati Children'sScientists have known for d

Updated on: January 17,2024 20

Moms' ability to 'remember' prior pregnancies suggests new strategies for preventing complications

byCincinnati Children's Hospital Medical CenterIllustration: How fetal tolerance persists in mothers across multiple pregnancies. Credit: Cincinnati Children'sScientists have known for d

Updated on:January 17,2024 20

Researchers explore how best to recruit young women of color for sexual health studies

by The City University of New YorkA social media ad used to recruit women of color for a RCT. Credit: The City University of New YorkYoung Black and Latina women in the United States experience h

Updated on: May 20,2024 6

Researchers explore how best to recruit young women of color for sexual health studies

by The City University of New YorkA social media ad used to recruit women of color for a RCT. Credit: The City University of New YorkYoung Black and Latina women in the United States experience h

Updated on:May 20,2024 6

Should pregnant women get the COVID-19 vaccine? An immunologist answers 3 questions

by William Petri,The ConversationI am a physician, and I just got my first shot of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine. Credit: William Petri,CC BY-SAThis week, I was vaccinated against COVID-19 w

Updated on: April 18,2024 15

Should pregnant women get the COVID-19 vaccine? An immunologist answers 3 questions

by William Petri,The ConversationI am a physician, and I just got my first shot of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine. Credit: William Petri,CC BY-SAThis week, I was vaccinated against COVID-19 w

Updated on:April 18,2024 15