164

Obstetrics & Gynecology
Focuses on women's health and reproductive health.
Sub Categories on Obstetrics & Gynecology
Latest Articles
Most people giving birth in the US have poor heart health prior to pregnancy

Most people giving birth in the US have poor heart health prior to pregnancy

by American Heart AssociationCredit: CC0 Public DomainOnly about 40% of women in the U.S. who gave birth in 2019 had good heart health prior to their pregnancy with excess weight being the major

Most people giving birth in the US have poor heart health prior to pregnancy

by American Heart AssociationCredit: CC0 Public DomainOnly about 40% of women in the U.S. who gave birth in 2019 had good heart health prior to their pregnancy with excess weight being the major
Study offers new insights into how metal exposures can impact fetal growth

Study offers new insights into how metal exposures can impact fetal growth

by Timothy Dean,Dartmouth CollegeCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA new Dartmouth-led study, published in the journalEnvironmental International, reveals how prenatal exposure to mixtures

Study offers new insights into how metal exposures can impact fetal growth

by Timothy Dean,Dartmouth CollegeCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA new Dartmouth-led study, published in the journalEnvironmental International, reveals how prenatal exposure to mixtures
COVID infection in women having ovary stimulation lowered chances for pregnancy

COVID infection in women having ovary stimulation lowered chances for pregnancy

by Cara MurezTesting positive for a COVID-19 infection during a particular phase of fertility treatment could reduce the odds for a successful pregnancy, a new study says.That phase of treatment is ca

COVID infection in women having ovary stimulation lowered chances for pregnancy

by Cara MurezTesting positive for a COVID-19 infection during a particular phase of fertility treatment could reduce the odds for a successful pregnancy, a new study says.That phase of treatment is ca
Labour–inducing drugs put to the test

Labour–inducing drugs put to the test

by University of QueenslandCredit: University of QueenslandResearchers comparing the use of two drugs for pregnant women who do not go into labour shortly after their waters break have found both

Labour–inducing drugs put to the test

by University of QueenslandCredit: University of QueenslandResearchers comparing the use of two drugs for pregnant women who do not go into labour shortly after their waters break have found both
One in six women are diagnosed with gestational diabetes. But this diagnosis may not benefit them or their babies

One in six women are diagnosed with gestational diabetes. But this diagnosis may not benefit them or their babies

by Paul Glasziou and Jenny Doust,The ConversationGestational diabetes rates more than doubled after the threshold changed. Credit: AIHW, Author providedWhen Sophie was pregnant with her first ba

One in six women are diagnosed with gestational diabetes. But this diagnosis may not benefit them or their babies

by Paul Glasziou and Jenny Doust,The ConversationGestational diabetes rates more than doubled after the threshold changed. Credit: AIHW, Author providedWhen Sophie was pregnant with her first ba
South Florida's HIV dilemma: How to prevent babies from being born with the disease

South Florida's HIV dilemma: How to prevent babies from being born with the disease

by Cindy Krischer Goodman, South Florida Sun-SentinelCredit: CC0 Public DomainAs the international community observes World AIDS Day on Friday, doctors in South Florida confront a challenging reality:

South Florida's HIV dilemma: How to prevent babies from being born with the disease

by Cindy Krischer Goodman, South Florida Sun-SentinelCredit: CC0 Public DomainAs the international community observes World AIDS Day on Friday, doctors in South Florida confront a challenging reality:
Findings highlight importance of early monitoring and management of hypertension during and after pregnancy

Findings highlight importance of early monitoring and management of hypertension during and after pregnancy

byNIH/National Heart, Lung and Blood InstituteCredit: CC0 Public DomainHispanic/Latina women with a history of hypertensive disorders of pregnancy (HDP)—conditions marked by high blood pressure

Findings highlight importance of early monitoring and management of hypertension during and after pregnancy

byNIH/National Heart, Lung and Blood InstituteCredit: CC0 Public DomainHispanic/Latina women with a history of hypertensive disorders of pregnancy (HDP)—conditions marked by high blood pressure
Is Plan B less effective in people who weigh more than 165lbs?

Is Plan B less effective in people who weigh more than 165lbs?

by Jessica Taylor Price,Northeastern UniversityThe Plan B pill is available without a prescription for $49.99. This photo was taken at a CVS in Portland Oregon on 12 March 2020. Credit:Sar

Is Plan B less effective in people who weigh more than 165lbs?

by Jessica Taylor Price,Northeastern UniversityThe Plan B pill is available without a prescription for $49.99. This photo was taken at a CVS in Portland Oregon on 12 March 2020. Credit:Sar
Moderate regular exercise found to alleviate some symptoms of postpartum depression

Moderate regular exercise found to alleviate some symptoms of postpartum depression

by Bob Yirka , Medical XpressExercise status of women three months before childbirth and one month postpartum. It is important that pregnant women engage in proactive and moderate exercise to improve

Moderate regular exercise found to alleviate some symptoms of postpartum depression

by Bob Yirka , Medical XpressExercise status of women three months before childbirth and one month postpartum. It is important that pregnant women engage in proactive and moderate exercise to improve
Hospital bacteria not found in babies born by C-section

Hospital bacteria not found in babies born by C-section

by University of OsloSummary figure of E. coli gut colonization. The plot displays the numbers of E. coli lineages found at each of the five major sampling points (4, 7, and 21 days after birth,

Hospital bacteria not found in babies born by C-section

by University of OsloSummary figure of E. coli gut colonization. The plot displays the numbers of E. coli lineages found at each of the five major sampling points (4, 7, and 21 days after birth,
Women's pain is often not believed—here's how to make your voice heard when seeking help

Women's pain is often not believed—here's how to make your voice heard when seeking help

by Annalise Weckesser,The ConversationCredit: AI-generated imageWhen you go to the doctor, you expect they'll listen to your concerns and help fix whatever problem you may be experiencing. B

Women's pain is often not believed—here's how to make your voice heard when seeking help

by Annalise Weckesser,The ConversationCredit: AI-generated imageWhen you go to the doctor, you expect they'll listen to your concerns and help fix whatever problem you may be experiencing. B