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Inducing labor with drug vaginally shows benefits in study

Inducing labor with drug vaginally shows benefits in study

byUTSouthwestern Medical CenterCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainLabor induction with vaginal misoprostol during childbirth achieves vaginal delivery rates similar to the oral alternative

Inducing labor with drug vaginally shows benefits in study

byUTSouthwestern Medical CenterCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainLabor induction with vaginal misoprostol during childbirth achieves vaginal delivery rates similar to the oral alternative
Long-acting reversible contraceptives good for teens

Long-acting reversible contraceptives good for teens

(HealthDay)—Long-acting reversible contraceptives (LARC) are suitable for use by adolescents, according to a Committee Opinion published in the May issue ofObstetrics & Gynecology.Noting tha

Long-acting reversible contraceptives good for teens

(HealthDay)—Long-acting reversible contraceptives (LARC) are suitable for use by adolescents, according to a Committee Opinion published in the May issue ofObstetrics & Gynecology.Noting tha
How do I insert a tampon?

How do I insert a tampon?

by Melissa Kang,The ConversationCredit: pexels sora shimazaki,CC BY-SAIf you've just decided to start using tampons and you're finding it tricky, you're not alone! Lots of youn

How do I insert a tampon?

by Melissa Kang,The ConversationCredit: pexels sora shimazaki,CC BY-SAIf you've just decided to start using tampons and you're finding it tricky, you're not alone! Lots of youn
Study examines the effects of physical activity during pregnancy

Study examines the effects of physical activity during pregnancy

by WileyCredit: CC0 Public DomainIn a recentActa Obstetricia et Gynecologica Scandinavicastudy, a combined lifestyle intervention including dietary counseling and twice-weekly exercis

Study examines the effects of physical activity during pregnancy

by WileyCredit: CC0 Public DomainIn a recentActa Obstetricia et Gynecologica Scandinavicastudy, a combined lifestyle intervention including dietary counseling and twice-weekly exercis
Having a partner, health impact postmenopausal sexual activity

Having a partner, health impact postmenopausal sexual activity

(HealthDay)—Having a partner and good physical health are key factors for continuation of sexual activity among postmenopausal women, according to a study published online July 8 inMenopause.Hel

Having a partner, health impact postmenopausal sexual activity

(HealthDay)—Having a partner and good physical health are key factors for continuation of sexual activity among postmenopausal women, according to a study published online July 8 inMenopause.Hel
Makeup of vaginal microbiome linked to preterm birth

Makeup of vaginal microbiome linked to preterm birth

by Washington University School of MedicinePatient Erica Smith (left) talks with Molly Stout, MD, during an appointment at the Center for Advanced Medicine. Stout, an assistant professor of obste

Makeup of vaginal microbiome linked to preterm birth

by Washington University School of MedicinePatient Erica Smith (left) talks with Molly Stout, MD, during an appointment at the Center for Advanced Medicine. Stout, an assistant professor of obste
Only 21% of women who use their frozen eggs become mothers

Only 21% of women who use their frozen eggs become mothers

by Zeynep Gurtin,The ConversationCredit: AI-generated imageAs the trend forolder motherhoodcontinues, amidwarnings from expertsabout the sharp decline in a woman's fe

Only 21% of women who use their frozen eggs become mothers

by Zeynep Gurtin,The ConversationCredit: AI-generated imageAs the trend forolder motherhoodcontinues, amidwarnings from expertsabout the sharp decline in a woman's fe
Will a pill help new moms bounce back from postpartum depression?

Will a pill help new moms bounce back from postpartum depression?

by Suzanne Leigh,University of California, San FranciscoCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainBaby blues occurs in most new mothers, but 1 in 6 will go on to develop the more crushing symptoms of po

Will a pill help new moms bounce back from postpartum depression?

by Suzanne Leigh,University of California, San FranciscoCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainBaby blues occurs in most new mothers, but 1 in 6 will go on to develop the more crushing symptoms of po
Painkiller advice for pregnant women should always be followed, as use is linked to newborn problems

Painkiller advice for pregnant women should always be followed, as use is linked to newborn problems

by University of AberdeenPrevalence of use during pregnancy for each analgesic subgroup over our 30-year study period. (A) Merge graph showing percentage of pregnancies using each analgesic group

Painkiller advice for pregnant women should always be followed, as use is linked to newborn problems

by University of AberdeenPrevalence of use during pregnancy for each analgesic subgroup over our 30-year study period. (A) Merge graph showing percentage of pregnancies using each analgesic group
New research examines the association between structural racism in labor markets and infant birth weight

New research examines the association between structural racism in labor markets and infant birth weight

by University of MinnesotaCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainRacist policies and practices that restrict Black workers from employment may drive racial inequities in birth outcomes among workers. I

New research examines the association between structural racism in labor markets and infant birth weight

by University of MinnesotaCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainRacist policies and practices that restrict Black workers from employment may drive racial inequities in birth outcomes among workers. I
Geographic variability seen in county-level preterm birth rates

Geographic variability seen in county-level preterm birth rates

by Elana GotkineConsiderable geographic variability is seen in county-level preterm birth rates, according to a study published online Dec. 8 inJAMA Network Open.Sadiya S. Khan, M.D., from the N

Geographic variability seen in county-level preterm birth rates

by Elana GotkineConsiderable geographic variability is seen in county-level preterm birth rates, according to a study published online Dec. 8 inJAMA Network Open.Sadiya S. Khan, M.D., from the N
Midwifery linked to lower odds of birth complications for low-income women

Midwifery linked to lower odds of birth complications for low-income women

by University of British ColumbiaUBC post-doctoral research fellow Daphne McRae and University of Saskatchewan professor Nazeem Muhajarine (left) study the benefits of midwifery care. Credit: Uni

Midwifery linked to lower odds of birth complications for low-income women

by University of British ColumbiaUBC post-doctoral research fellow Daphne McRae and University of Saskatchewan professor Nazeem Muhajarine (left) study the benefits of midwifery care. Credit: Uni