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Gestational weight gain increased in Louisiana during the pandemic, reports research

Gestational weight gain increased in Louisiana during the pandemic, reports research

byLouisiana State UniversityDr. Leanne Redman, Associate Executive Director for Scientific Education at Pennington Biomedical and Professor of Reproductive Endocrinology & Women's Health

Gestational weight gain increased in Louisiana during the pandemic, reports research

byLouisiana State UniversityDr. Leanne Redman, Associate Executive Director for Scientific Education at Pennington Biomedical and Professor of Reproductive Endocrinology & Women's Health
Scientists can predict which women will have serious pregnancy complications

Scientists can predict which women will have serious pregnancy complications

by University of CambridgeCredit: CC0 Public DomainWomen who will develop potentially life-threatening disorders during pregnancy can be identified early when hormone levels in the placenta are t

Scientists can predict which women will have serious pregnancy complications

by University of CambridgeCredit: CC0 Public DomainWomen who will develop potentially life-threatening disorders during pregnancy can be identified early when hormone levels in the placenta are t
In a post-Roe era, it's about supporting, not reporting

In a post-Roe era, it's about supporting, not reporting

by Kristin Samuelson,Northwestern UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainEmergency department physicians have long navigated challenging ethical and legal situations to care for "anyon

In a post-Roe era, it's about supporting, not reporting

by Kristin Samuelson,Northwestern UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainEmergency department physicians have long navigated challenging ethical and legal situations to care for "anyon
COVID-19 rates may be lower than thought for pregnant women

COVID-19 rates may be lower than thought for pregnant women

(HealthDay)—A new study suggests the rate of COVID-19 among pregnant women without symptoms is much lower than previously reported.Fewer than 3% ofasymptomatic womenadmitted to three Yale

COVID-19 rates may be lower than thought for pregnant women

(HealthDay)—A new study suggests the rate of COVID-19 among pregnant women without symptoms is much lower than previously reported.Fewer than 3% ofasymptomatic womenadmitted to three Yale
More than 80% of UK medical certificates recording stillbirths contain errors, research reveals

More than 80% of UK medical certificates recording stillbirths contain errors, research reveals

by University of EdinburghTypical timeline for reporting post-mortem investigation results in the UK. Reporting timeline based on full uptake of all recommended investigations, including autopsy,

More than 80% of UK medical certificates recording stillbirths contain errors, research reveals

by University of EdinburghTypical timeline for reporting post-mortem investigation results in the UK. Reporting timeline based on full uptake of all recommended investigations, including autopsy,
Early research suggests climate change could lead to more stillbirths

Early research suggests climate change could lead to more stillbirths

by University of QueenslandCredit: CC0 Public DomainScientists are investigating whether rising global temperatures may lead to more stillbirths, saying further study is needed on the subject as

Early research suggests climate change could lead to more stillbirths

by University of QueenslandCredit: CC0 Public DomainScientists are investigating whether rising global temperatures may lead to more stillbirths, saying further study is needed on the subject as
Fewer than 14% of high-risk women have attended a postpartum blood pressure screening

Fewer than 14% of high-risk women have attended a postpartum blood pressure screening

by Mary Ann Liebert, IncCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainIn a new study, only 13.7% of women diagnosed with hypertensive disorders of pregnancy (HDP) attended a blood pressure screening visit wit

Fewer than 14% of high-risk women have attended a postpartum blood pressure screening

by Mary Ann Liebert, IncCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainIn a new study, only 13.7% of women diagnosed with hypertensive disorders of pregnancy (HDP) attended a blood pressure screening visit wit
Supine, non-left-sided sleep not linked to pregnancy outcomes

Supine, non-left-sided sleep not linked to pregnancy outcomes

(HealthDay)—Supine or non-left-sided sleep through 30 weeks of gestation is not associated with adverse pregnancy outcomes, according to a study published online Sept. 10 inObstetrics & Gyne

Supine, non-left-sided sleep not linked to pregnancy outcomes

(HealthDay)—Supine or non-left-sided sleep through 30 weeks of gestation is not associated with adverse pregnancy outcomes, according to a study published online Sept. 10 inObstetrics & Gyne
Doubts cast over accuracy of many popular fertility and pregnancy planning apps

Doubts cast over accuracy of many popular fertility and pregnancy planning apps

by British Medical JournalCredit: CC0 Public DomainMany popular fertility and pregnancy planning apps may be inaccurate, suggest the results of a scoping review of the available evidence, publish

Doubts cast over accuracy of many popular fertility and pregnancy planning apps

by British Medical JournalCredit: CC0 Public DomainMany popular fertility and pregnancy planning apps may be inaccurate, suggest the results of a scoping review of the available evidence, publish
Mentally ill at risk of dangerous pregnancy complication

Mentally ill at risk of dangerous pregnancy complication

by University of Western AustraliaCredit: CC0 Public DomainNew research by Murdoch University and The University of Western Australia has revealed that women with severe mental illness have a gre

Mentally ill at risk of dangerous pregnancy complication

by University of Western AustraliaCredit: CC0 Public DomainNew research by Murdoch University and The University of Western Australia has revealed that women with severe mental illness have a gre
Pregnancy hypertension risk increased by traffic-related air pollution

Pregnancy hypertension risk increased by traffic-related air pollution

by National Institutes of HealthA new report from the National Toxicology Program (NTP) suggests that traffic-related air pollution increases a pregnant woman's risk for dangerous increases i

Pregnancy hypertension risk increased by traffic-related air pollution

by National Institutes of HealthA new report from the National Toxicology Program (NTP) suggests that traffic-related air pollution increases a pregnant woman's risk for dangerous increases i
UK study identifies gaps in ethnicity research in maternal care

UK study identifies gaps in ethnicity research in maternal care

by University of LiverpoolCredit: NHS Race and Health ObservatoryThe NHS Race and Health Observatory is calling for the development of a central data repository to map improvements around reducin

UK study identifies gaps in ethnicity research in maternal care

by University of LiverpoolCredit: NHS Race and Health ObservatoryThe NHS Race and Health Observatory is calling for the development of a central data repository to map improvements around reducin