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Grandchild's stillbirth risk linked to grandma's weight

Grandchild's stillbirth risk linked to grandma's weight

by Juan Ochoa,University of MichiganCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainResearch has shown that pregnant women with a body mass index of 30 or higher face a greater chance of experiencing a stillbi

Grandchild's stillbirth risk linked to grandma's weight

by Juan Ochoa,University of MichiganCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainResearch has shown that pregnant women with a body mass index of 30 or higher face a greater chance of experiencing a stillbi
Gaps in postpartum care may leave many women at risk for cardiovascular disease

Gaps in postpartum care may leave many women at risk for cardiovascular disease

by Emily Rosenbaum,American Heart AssociationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainMany women with diabetes and high blood pressure during pregnancy did not receive appropriate postpartum care to re

Gaps in postpartum care may leave many women at risk for cardiovascular disease

by Emily Rosenbaum,American Heart AssociationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainMany women with diabetes and high blood pressure during pregnancy did not receive appropriate postpartum care to re
Vaginal laser treatment shows promise in treating overactive bladder syndrome

Vaginal laser treatment shows promise in treating overactive bladder syndrome

by The North American Menopause SocietyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainApproximately 33% of American women will experience overactive bladder syndrome (OAB), which interferes with daily activit

Vaginal laser treatment shows promise in treating overactive bladder syndrome

by The North American Menopause SocietyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainApproximately 33% of American women will experience overactive bladder syndrome (OAB), which interferes with daily activit
Research discovers the morning-after pill is more effective when taken with an anti-inflammatory painkiller

Research discovers the morning-after pill is more effective when taken with an anti-inflammatory painkiller

byThe University of Hong KongStudy shows that the percentage of pregnancies prevented by piroxicam-levonorgestrel co-treatment was significantly higher than that of the levonorgestrel emergency

Research discovers the morning-after pill is more effective when taken with an anti-inflammatory painkiller

byThe University of Hong KongStudy shows that the percentage of pregnancies prevented by piroxicam-levonorgestrel co-treatment was significantly higher than that of the levonorgestrel emergency
New insights into fibroids might lead to better treatments

New insights into fibroids might lead to better treatments

by Carole Tanzer MillerHormone therapy is the usual go-to when women develop painful uterine fibroids, but researchers report they are zeroing in on new avenues for treatment.A University of Cincinnat

New insights into fibroids might lead to better treatments

by Carole Tanzer MillerHormone therapy is the usual go-to when women develop painful uterine fibroids, but researchers report they are zeroing in on new avenues for treatment.A University of Cincinnat
Gut microbiome and its products promote endometriosis in animal model

Gut microbiome and its products promote endometriosis in animal model

by Baylor College of MedicineGeneration of microbiota-depleted mice using antibiotics.ASchematic of experimental timeline and procedures.BQuantification of relative abunda

Gut microbiome and its products promote endometriosis in animal model

by Baylor College of MedicineGeneration of microbiota-depleted mice using antibiotics.ASchematic of experimental timeline and procedures.BQuantification of relative abunda
Health care system often fails people with disabilities who give birth in Ontario, finds research

Health care system often fails people with disabilities who give birth in Ontario, finds research

by Alexa Battler,University of TorontoCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe day Alyssa told her doctor she was pregnant, the doctor looked at her wheelchair and asked if she had come to terminate

Health care system often fails people with disabilities who give birth in Ontario, finds research

by Alexa Battler,University of TorontoCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe day Alyssa told her doctor she was pregnant, the doctor looked at her wheelchair and asked if she had come to terminate
Abortion opponents push state lawmakers to promote unproven 'abortion reversal'

Abortion opponents push state lawmakers to promote unproven 'abortion reversal'

by Anna Claire Vollers, Stateline.orgCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAnti-abortion organizations are pushing state lawmakers to promote a controversial and unproven "abortion reversal" tre

Abortion opponents push state lawmakers to promote unproven 'abortion reversal'

by Anna Claire Vollers, Stateline.orgCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAnti-abortion organizations are pushing state lawmakers to promote a controversial and unproven "abortion reversal" tre
Spike in morning after pill sales in the U.S. after New Year celebrations

Spike in morning after pill sales in the U.S. after New Year celebrations

byBritish Medical JournalCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainSales of emergency contraception are estimated to rise by around 10% in the US in the week after the New Year holiday, suggesting that t

Spike in morning after pill sales in the U.S. after New Year celebrations

byBritish Medical JournalCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainSales of emergency contraception are estimated to rise by around 10% in the US in the week after the New Year holiday, suggesting that t
Labor after previous cesarean should be considered

Labor after previous cesarean should be considered

by BioMed CentralCredit: CC0 Public DomainLabor after Cesarean may be successful in over 90% of cases and thus may be considered a reasonable option for both mother and child, a study published i

Labor after previous cesarean should be considered

by BioMed CentralCredit: CC0 Public DomainLabor after Cesarean may be successful in over 90% of cases and thus may be considered a reasonable option for both mother and child, a study published i
Extra vitamin D during pregnancy may increase chance of a 'natural birth'

Extra vitamin D during pregnancy may increase chance of a 'natural birth'

by University of SouthamptonCredit: CC0 Public DomainWomen who take extra vitamin D during their pregnancy are more likely to have a 'natural' delivery, according to University of Southam

Extra vitamin D during pregnancy may increase chance of a 'natural birth'

by University of SouthamptonCredit: CC0 Public DomainWomen who take extra vitamin D during their pregnancy are more likely to have a 'natural' delivery, according to University of Southam
Fathers should be screened for postpartum depression, study suggests

Fathers should be screened for postpartum depression, study suggests

by Emily Stone,University of Illinois at ChicagoCredit: CC0 Public DomainDads can suffer from postpartum depression, and a new pilot study at the University of Illinois Chicago suggests they can

Fathers should be screened for postpartum depression, study suggests

by Emily Stone,University of Illinois at ChicagoCredit: CC0 Public DomainDads can suffer from postpartum depression, and a new pilot study at the University of Illinois Chicago suggests they can