With most pregnant women unvaccinated, doctors worry about virus's toll

by Helena OlivieroCredit: CC0 Public DomainKyndal Nipper started the morning with a sense of relief.To the eight-months pregnant, 29-year-old from Columbus, it seemed that her bout with COVID-19 had e

Updated on: April 29,2024 18

With most pregnant women unvaccinated, doctors worry about virus's toll

by Helena OlivieroCredit: CC0 Public DomainKyndal Nipper started the morning with a sense of relief.To the eight-months pregnant, 29-year-old from Columbus, it seemed that her bout with COVID-19 had e

Updated on:April 29,2024 18

New clues in puzzle over pre-eclampsia and cholesterol regulation

by University of NottinghamCredit: University of NottinghamScientists studying a mystery link between the dangerous pregnancy complication pre-eclampsia and an increased risk of heart disease in

Updated on: March 02,2024 17

New clues in puzzle over pre-eclampsia and cholesterol regulation

by University of NottinghamCredit: University of NottinghamScientists studying a mystery link between the dangerous pregnancy complication pre-eclampsia and an increased risk of heart disease in

Updated on:March 02,2024 17

New research expands insights into most adequate treatment for uterine descent

byRadboud UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainWhen uterine descent requires surgery, various procedures exist. A randomized clinical trial of the two most common uterus-sparing procedures in 26 D

Updated on: January 21,2024 19

New research expands insights into most adequate treatment for uterine descent

byRadboud UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainWhen uterine descent requires surgery, various procedures exist. A randomized clinical trial of the two most common uterus-sparing procedures in 26 D

Updated on:January 21,2024 19

Birth control continues to fail women, so why has nothing changed?

by Bethan Swift and Christian Becker,The ConversationCredit: CC0 Public DomainThe hunt for a "male birth control pill" is a topic that often grabs attention. But so far no products hav

Updated on: March 09,2024 15

Birth control continues to fail women, so why has nothing changed?

by Bethan Swift and Christian Becker,The ConversationCredit: CC0 Public DomainThe hunt for a "male birth control pill" is a topic that often grabs attention. But so far no products hav

Updated on:March 09,2024 15

Global rates of cesarean section on the rise since 2000

(HealthDay)—Global cesarean section (CS) rates are increasing, according to one in a series of three papers published online Oct. 11 inThe Lancet.Ties Boerma, Ph.D., from the University of Manit

Updated on: March 16,2024 15

Global rates of cesarean section on the rise since 2000

(HealthDay)—Global cesarean section (CS) rates are increasing, according to one in a series of three papers published online Oct. 11 inThe Lancet.Ties Boerma, Ph.D., from the University of Manit

Updated on:March 16,2024 15

Birth rates have risen in states with abortion bans

by Ernie MundellNew data shows that births rose in the first half of 2023 in states where abortion bans came into effect following the fall of Roe v. Wade in 2022.States with bans had an average 2.3%

Updated on: January 15,2024 12

Birth rates have risen in states with abortion bans

by Ernie MundellNew data shows that births rose in the first half of 2023 in states where abortion bans came into effect following the fall of Roe v. Wade in 2022.States with bans had an average 2.3%

Updated on:January 15,2024 12

Lead exposure harms fertility, boosts infant mortality, and hurts infant birth outcomes

byCarnegie Mellon University's Heinz CollegeBlood lead levels across time, 1976-2018. Credit: "The Impact of Lead Exposure on Fertility, Infant Mortality, and Infant Birth Outcomes,&quo

Updated on: January 19,2024 15

Lead exposure harms fertility, boosts infant mortality, and hurts infant birth outcomes

byCarnegie Mellon University's Heinz CollegeBlood lead levels across time, 1976-2018. Credit: "The Impact of Lead Exposure on Fertility, Infant Mortality, and Infant Birth Outcomes,&quo

Updated on:January 19,2024 15

Car exhaust could harm a woman's pregnancy

by Cara MurezAir pollution from heavy traffic may be driving pregnancy complications and health concerns for infants.Researchers who matched more than 60,000birth recordswith air-monitorin

Updated on: January 15,2024 9

Car exhaust could harm a woman's pregnancy

by Cara MurezAir pollution from heavy traffic may be driving pregnancy complications and health concerns for infants.Researchers who matched more than 60,000birth recordswith air-monitorin

Updated on:January 15,2024 9

Eating fruit during pregnancy boosts babies' brain development, new study confirms

by Andrew Lyle,University of AlbertaCredit: CC0 Public DomainA follow-up to a University of Alberta study done in 2016 confirms that pregnant women who eat more fruit during pregnancy may be giv

Updated on: May 11,2024 5

Eating fruit during pregnancy boosts babies' brain development, new study confirms

by Andrew Lyle,University of AlbertaCredit: CC0 Public DomainA follow-up to a University of Alberta study done in 2016 confirms that pregnant women who eat more fruit during pregnancy may be giv

Updated on:May 11,2024 5

Culturally-consistent midwifery care can optimize the mental health of pregnant Indigenous persons

byMcMaster UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThe COVID-19 pandemic has had a significant impact on Indigenous individuals during pregnancy and the postpartum (perinatal) period. Despit

Updated on: February 18,2024 19

Culturally-consistent midwifery care can optimize the mental health of pregnant Indigenous persons

byMcMaster UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThe COVID-19 pandemic has had a significant impact on Indigenous individuals during pregnancy and the postpartum (perinatal) period. Despit

Updated on:February 18,2024 19

Physicians debate best screening strategy for cervical cancer prevention after HPV vaccination

by American College of PhysiciansGardasil vaccine and box. Image: WikipediaIn a new Annals 'Beyond the Guideline's feature, two experts debate the most appropriate test and interval for a

Updated on: March 02,2024 17

Physicians debate best screening strategy for cervical cancer prevention after HPV vaccination

by American College of PhysiciansGardasil vaccine and box. Image: WikipediaIn a new Annals 'Beyond the Guideline's feature, two experts debate the most appropriate test and interval for a

Updated on:March 02,2024 17

Benzodiazepine use before conception is linked to increased risk of ectopic pregnancy

by European Society of Human Reproduction and EmbryologyCredit: CC0 Public DomainWomen who use a class of tranquilisers called benzodiazepines before becoming pregnant are at greater risk of ecto

Updated on: April 11,2024 12

Benzodiazepine use before conception is linked to increased risk of ectopic pregnancy

by European Society of Human Reproduction and EmbryologyCredit: CC0 Public DomainWomen who use a class of tranquilisers called benzodiazepines before becoming pregnant are at greater risk of ecto

Updated on:April 11,2024 12