Midwifery care at hospitals is associated with fewer medical interventions

by University of Massachusetts AmherstLaura Attanasio at UMass Amherst and colleagues analyzed hospital-level data reported in New York State over one year and found that women who gave birth at

Updated on: May 09,2024 5

Midwifery care at hospitals is associated with fewer medical interventions

by University of Massachusetts AmherstLaura Attanasio at UMass Amherst and colleagues analyzed hospital-level data reported in New York State over one year and found that women who gave birth at

Updated on:May 09,2024 5

Consumer study explores future diet of plant-based fermented foods

byUmea UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainResearchers at Umeå University have conducted the first consumer study focusing on plant-based fermentation and its role in the necessary dieta

Updated on: July 05,2024 0

Consumer study explores future diet of plant-based fermented foods

byUmea UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainResearchers at Umeå University have conducted the first consumer study focusing on plant-based fermentation and its role in the necessary dieta

Updated on:July 05,2024 0

Reproductive health counseling among women with congenital heart defects

by Kathryn Ryan,Mary Ann Liebert, IncReceipt of clinician counseling on reproductive health issues among women with congenital heart defects, by disability status, CH STRONG, 2016–2019.1St

Updated on: February 18,2024 14

Reproductive health counseling among women with congenital heart defects

by Kathryn Ryan,Mary Ann Liebert, IncReceipt of clinician counseling on reproductive health issues among women with congenital heart defects, by disability status, CH STRONG, 2016–2019.1St

Updated on:February 18,2024 14

Pregnant women may soon be able to detect their own risk of preeclampsia with a smartphone

by Kayla Wiles,Purdue UniversityAutomated supine pressor test procedure. Researchers are developing a way for women to test themselves for preeclampsia risk at home using a smartphone and automa

Updated on: April 18,2024 13

Pregnant women may soon be able to detect their own risk of preeclampsia with a smartphone

by Kayla Wiles,Purdue UniversityAutomated supine pressor test procedure. Researchers are developing a way for women to test themselves for preeclampsia risk at home using a smartphone and automa

Updated on:April 18,2024 13

Air pollution can harm pregnancy by affecting gene expression in the placenta

by Rae Lynn Mitchell,Texas A&M UniversityFetus in utero, between fifth and sixth months. Image credit: Wikipedia.Polluted air contributed to the deaths of more than 6.6 million people worldw

Updated on: March 07,2024 14

Air pollution can harm pregnancy by affecting gene expression in the placenta

by Rae Lynn Mitchell,Texas A&M UniversityFetus in utero, between fifth and sixth months. Image credit: Wikipedia.Polluted air contributed to the deaths of more than 6.6 million people worldw

Updated on:March 07,2024 14

Some lots of Tydemy birth control pills recalled due to 'reduced effectiveness'

by Cara MurezCertain lots of the prescription birth control pill Tydemy may be less effective than expected, potentially resulting in an unintended pregnancy, because the pills do not contain enough o

Updated on: January 19,2024 8

Some lots of Tydemy birth control pills recalled due to 'reduced effectiveness'

by Cara MurezCertain lots of the prescription birth control pill Tydemy may be less effective than expected, potentially resulting in an unintended pregnancy, because the pills do not contain enough o

Updated on:January 19,2024 8

The 5:2 diet: A good choice for gestational diabetes

by University of South AustraliaCredit: CC0 Public DomainWeight loss after gestational diabetes can prevent the onset of type 2 diabetes. Yet finding the most effective way to lose weight and kee

Updated on: March 12,2024 12

The 5:2 diet: A good choice for gestational diabetes

by University of South AustraliaCredit: CC0 Public DomainWeight loss after gestational diabetes can prevent the onset of type 2 diabetes. Yet finding the most effective way to lose weight and kee

Updated on:March 12,2024 12

Extra one-minute check can stop some babies from being born prematurely

by University College LondonCesarean scar distance to the internal cervical os in the sagittal plane. A, Cesarean scar above the internal os. B, Cesarean scar in cervix. Credit:American Jou

Updated on: March 19,2024 18

Extra one-minute check can stop some babies from being born prematurely

by University College LondonCesarean scar distance to the internal cervical os in the sagittal plane. A, Cesarean scar above the internal os. B, Cesarean scar in cervix. Credit:American Jou

Updated on:March 19,2024 18

Poor maternal heart health results in preterm birth, low birthweight, cesarean birth

by Marissa Shapiro,Vanderbilt UniversityBaby on mother's belly right after birth. Credit: Tom Adriaenssen/Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 2.0With researchers from the University of Massachusetts Boston,

Updated on: June 29,2024 4

Poor maternal heart health results in preterm birth, low birthweight, cesarean birth

by Marissa Shapiro,Vanderbilt UniversityBaby on mother's belly right after birth. Credit: Tom Adriaenssen/Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 2.0With researchers from the University of Massachusetts Boston,

Updated on:June 29,2024 4

Aotearoa's maternity system found to privilege whiteness

by Victoria University of WellingtonCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA study undertaken as part of Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington's Whānau Manaaki research program shows th

Updated on: March 13,2024 20

Aotearoa's maternity system found to privilege whiteness

by Victoria University of WellingtonCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA study undertaken as part of Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington's Whānau Manaaki research program shows th

Updated on:March 13,2024 20

A spike in births and other potential impacts of Texas' abortion restrictions

by Suzanne Bell,Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg School of Public HealthCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainIn September 2021, Texas passed Senate Bill 8, or SB8, which banned abortions as early

Updated on: January 16,2024 19

A spike in births and other potential impacts of Texas' abortion restrictions

by Suzanne Bell,Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg School of Public HealthCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainIn September 2021, Texas passed Senate Bill 8, or SB8, which banned abortions as early

Updated on:January 16,2024 19

Military service's hidden health toll: Servicewomen and their families endure increased chronic pain, finds study

byBrigham and Women’s HospitalCredit: George Pak from PexelsA new study led by investigators from Brigham and Women's Hospital reveals that military women and female family members face sign

Updated on: July 06,2024 0

Military service's hidden health toll: Servicewomen and their families endure increased chronic pain, finds study

byBrigham and Women’s HospitalCredit: George Pak from PexelsA new study led by investigators from Brigham and Women's Hospital reveals that military women and female family members face sign

Updated on:July 06,2024 0