Fetal heart rate monitoring during labour in low-resource countries

by University of StavangerCredit: CC0 Public DomainWorldwide, there are over 3 million stillbirths and approximately 3 million newborn deaths each year, most in low-resource countries. About 2 mi

Updated on: March 19,2024 13

Fetal heart rate monitoring during labour in low-resource countries

by University of StavangerCredit: CC0 Public DomainWorldwide, there are over 3 million stillbirths and approximately 3 million newborn deaths each year, most in low-resource countries. About 2 mi

Updated on:March 19,2024 13

Hysterectomy: What it is, side effects and recovery

by Ann SchreiberHysterectomy is the second most common surgery for women in their reproductive years, right after cesarean section.Nearly 68%of these surgeries are done to address non-cancerous

Updated on: March 16,2024 11

Hysterectomy: What it is, side effects and recovery

by Ann SchreiberHysterectomy is the second most common surgery for women in their reproductive years, right after cesarean section.Nearly 68%of these surgeries are done to address non-cancerous

Updated on:March 16,2024 11

Will having a baby leave you broke?

by Esther Mirjam Girsberger,The ConversationCredit: AI-generated imageIncreasing the rate of paid maternity leave, so it is tied to prior earnings, rather than just increasing the time off work,

Updated on: January 19,2024 0

Will having a baby leave you broke?

by Esther Mirjam Girsberger,The ConversationCredit: AI-generated imageIncreasing the rate of paid maternity leave, so it is tied to prior earnings, rather than just increasing the time off work,

Updated on:January 19,2024 0

First of its kind statistics on pregnant women in US prisons

by Johns Hopkins University School of MedicineIn what is believed to be a first-of-its-kind systematic look at pregnancy frequency and outcomes among imprisoned U.S. women, researchers from Johns

Updated on: March 30,2024 14

First of its kind statistics on pregnant women in US prisons

by Johns Hopkins University School of MedicineIn what is believed to be a first-of-its-kind systematic look at pregnancy frequency and outcomes among imprisoned U.S. women, researchers from Johns

Updated on:March 30,2024 14

Beta-blockers in 1st trimester do not up congenital malformations

(HealthDay)—Maternal use of β-blockers in the first trimester of pregnancy is not associated with a large increase in the risk for overall or cardiac congenital malformations, according to a study pub

Updated on: April 11,2024 20

Beta-blockers in 1st trimester do not up congenital malformations

(HealthDay)—Maternal use of β-blockers in the first trimester of pregnancy is not associated with a large increase in the risk for overall or cardiac congenital malformations, according to a study pub

Updated on:April 11,2024 20

Right light on the mother's belly may be important to the fetus

by Ola Nilsson,Umea UniversityA 3D image of an early mouse fetus showing initial Opsin3 expression in red against a background of anatomical structures in blue. The image was taken with optical

Updated on: March 23,2024 12

Right light on the mother's belly may be important to the fetus

by Ola Nilsson,Umea UniversityA 3D image of an early mouse fetus showing initial Opsin3 expression in red against a background of anatomical structures in blue. The image was taken with optical

Updated on:March 23,2024 12

Live birth more likely in assisted reproductive technology cycles with gestational carrier

by Elana GotkineThe likelihood of live birth is increased among assisted reproductive technology cycles 'with' versus 'without' a gestational carrier, according to a research letter pu

Updated on: January 15,2024 17

Live birth more likely in assisted reproductive technology cycles with gestational carrier

by Elana GotkineThe likelihood of live birth is increased among assisted reproductive technology cycles 'with' versus 'without' a gestational carrier, according to a research letter pu

Updated on:January 15,2024 17

Maternal type 1 diabetes, overweight/obesity linked to heart defects in offspring

by Elana GotkineMaternal type 1 diabetes and overweight and obesity are associated with an increased risk for congenital heart defects (CHDs) among offspring, according to a study published online Jan

Updated on: January 12,2024 18

Maternal type 1 diabetes, overweight/obesity linked to heart defects in offspring

by Elana GotkineMaternal type 1 diabetes and overweight and obesity are associated with an increased risk for congenital heart defects (CHDs) among offspring, according to a study published online Jan

Updated on:January 12,2024 18

Multiple endometriosis symptoms can appear a decade before diagnosis, finds study

byUniversity of QueenslandAssociation between subgroups of endometriosis and each symptom (often vs never or rarely). AOR, odds ratio; CI, confidence interval. Credit:American Journal of O

Updated on: January 16,2024 5

Multiple endometriosis symptoms can appear a decade before diagnosis, finds study

byUniversity of QueenslandAssociation between subgroups of endometriosis and each symptom (often vs never or rarely). AOR, odds ratio; CI, confidence interval. Credit:American Journal of O

Updated on:January 16,2024 5

Study supports 'catch up' HPV test in older women

byPublic Library of ScienceResearchers led by Mette Tranberg develop a catch-up HPV screening test which could potentially improve cervical cancer prevention in women aged 65 years and older who

Updated on: January 21,2024 19

Study supports 'catch up' HPV test in older women

byPublic Library of ScienceResearchers led by Mette Tranberg develop a catch-up HPV screening test which could potentially improve cervical cancer prevention in women aged 65 years and older who

Updated on:January 21,2024 19

This laser is supposed to rejuvenate vaginal tissue. But scientists say it's no better than a placebo

by University of New South WalesHuman skin structure. Credit: WikipediaHave you heard of a fractional carbon dioxide (CO2) laser?These lasers are a commercial form of treatment for various skin c

Updated on: March 30,2024 14

This laser is supposed to rejuvenate vaginal tissue. But scientists say it's no better than a placebo

by University of New South WalesHuman skin structure. Credit: WikipediaHave you heard of a fractional carbon dioxide (CO2) laser?These lasers are a commercial form of treatment for various skin c

Updated on:March 30,2024 14

Pelvic girdle pain during pregnancy is common, but can be relieved

by University of GothenburgCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAcupuncture and transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) are two interchangeable treatments to relieve pelvic girdle pain dur

Updated on: March 19,2024 12

Pelvic girdle pain during pregnancy is common, but can be relieved

by University of GothenburgCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAcupuncture and transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) are two interchangeable treatments to relieve pelvic girdle pain dur

Updated on:March 19,2024 12