Study examines the prevalence of COVID-19 infections in pregnant women

by Brian Burns,Massachusetts General HospitalCredit: CC0 Public DomainUniversal testing of pregnant women admitted to labor and delivery units is part of a multipronged approach to reducing tran

Updated on: June 11,2024 4

Study examines the prevalence of COVID-19 infections in pregnant women

by Brian Burns,Massachusetts General HospitalCredit: CC0 Public DomainUniversal testing of pregnant women admitted to labor and delivery units is part of a multipronged approach to reducing tran

Updated on:June 11,2024 4

Study shows epidurals don't slow labor

by Beth Israel Deaconess Medical CenterCredit: CC0 Public DomainEpidural analgesia - a mix of anesthetics and narcotics delivered by catheter placed close to the nerves of the spine - is the most

Updated on: June 11,2024 8

Study shows epidurals don't slow labor

by Beth Israel Deaconess Medical CenterCredit: CC0 Public DomainEpidural analgesia - a mix of anesthetics and narcotics delivered by catheter placed close to the nerves of the spine - is the most

Updated on:June 11,2024 8

As abortion battle shifts, Planned Parenthood to boost regional affiliate funds, cut national staff

by GEOFF MULVIHILL and THALIA BEATYA welcome sign hangs outside a Planned Parenthood branch on May 16, 2023, in Pasadena, Calif. Planned Parenthood is shifting funding to its state affiliates and cutt

Updated on: March 09,2024 20

As abortion battle shifts, Planned Parenthood to boost regional affiliate funds, cut national staff

by GEOFF MULVIHILL and THALIA BEATYA welcome sign hangs outside a Planned Parenthood branch on May 16, 2023, in Pasadena, Calif. Planned Parenthood is shifting funding to its state affiliates and cutt

Updated on:March 09,2024 20

Type 2 diabetes: An unknown danger for women with gestational diabetes

by University of South AustraliaWomen who've had gestational diabetes are ten times more likely to develop type 2 diabetes. Credit: Ernesto Rodriguez from PixabayWhile it's an unfair real

Updated on: March 12,2024 14

Type 2 diabetes: An unknown danger for women with gestational diabetes

by University of South AustraliaWomen who've had gestational diabetes are ten times more likely to develop type 2 diabetes. Credit: Ernesto Rodriguez from PixabayWhile it's an unfair real

Updated on:March 12,2024 14

Regular enquiry about well-being vs. universal screening recommended to detect depression in pregnancy and after birth

by Canadian Medical Association JournalCredit: CC0 Public DomainDepression in pregnant and postpartum people is a serious problem. Rather than using a screening tool with a cut-off score to detec

Updated on: March 12,2024 18

Regular enquiry about well-being vs. universal screening recommended to detect depression in pregnancy and after birth

by Canadian Medical Association JournalCredit: CC0 Public DomainDepression in pregnant and postpartum people is a serious problem. Rather than using a screening tool with a cut-off score to detec

Updated on:March 12,2024 18

7 million US women live in maternity care 'deserts'

The United States is still among one of the most dangerous developed nations for childbirth, especially in rural areas and communities of color, according to a new March of Dimes report. About 36 perc

Updated on: March 12,2024 10

7 million US women live in maternity care 'deserts'

The United States is still among one of the most dangerous developed nations for childbirth, especially in rural areas and communities of color, according to a new March of Dimes report. About 36 perc

Updated on:March 12,2024 10

What doctors say about pregnancy, vaccines and COVID-19

by Michael Merschel,American Heart AssociationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainCOVID-19 can be bad for anyone. For pregnant women, scientific research shows it can be worse: The disease signifi

Updated on: May 09,2024 5

What doctors say about pregnancy, vaccines and COVID-19

by Michael Merschel,American Heart AssociationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainCOVID-19 can be bad for anyone. For pregnant women, scientific research shows it can be worse: The disease signifi

Updated on:May 09,2024 5

New study examines treatment outcomes of pregnant women with cannabis use disorder

by George Mason UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainAn estimated 4 to 7 percent of women use cannabis during pregnancy, and cannabis use disorder (CUD) among pregnant women is on the rise in the U

Updated on: May 13,2024 3

New study examines treatment outcomes of pregnant women with cannabis use disorder

by George Mason UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainAn estimated 4 to 7 percent of women use cannabis during pregnancy, and cannabis use disorder (CUD) among pregnant women is on the rise in the U

Updated on:May 13,2024 3

Study links air pollution to nearly 6 million preterm births around the world

by University of California, San FranciscoCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAir pollution likely contributed to almost 6 million premature births and almost 3 million underweight babies in 2019,

Updated on: May 10,2024 4

Study links air pollution to nearly 6 million preterm births around the world

by University of California, San FranciscoCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAir pollution likely contributed to almost 6 million premature births and almost 3 million underweight babies in 2019,

Updated on:May 10,2024 4

Researchers find survival improves with open radical hysterectomy in early-stage cancer

by Houston MethodistCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainEarly-stage cervical cancer patients see better survival and decreased recurrence rates after open radical hysterectomy than minimally invasiv

Updated on: June 15,2024 4

Researchers find survival improves with open radical hysterectomy in early-stage cancer

by Houston MethodistCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainEarly-stage cervical cancer patients see better survival and decreased recurrence rates after open radical hysterectomy than minimally invasiv

Updated on:June 15,2024 4

High stress during pregnancy linked to elevated cortisol in toddlers' hair

by Sara Savat,Washington University in St. LouisCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainResearchers at Washington University in St. Louis and Dartmouth College have discovered a connection between tod

Updated on: July 25,2024 0

High stress during pregnancy linked to elevated cortisol in toddlers' hair

by Sara Savat,Washington University in St. LouisCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainResearchers at Washington University in St. Louis and Dartmouth College have discovered a connection between tod

Updated on:July 25,2024 0

Induction for late-term pregnancies at 41 weeks tied to small benefits

(HealthDay)—There may be a small benefit to labor induction in low-risk woman at 41 weeks versus expectant management, though the chances of a good perinatal outcome are high with both strategies, acc

Updated on: March 12,2024 14

Induction for late-term pregnancies at 41 weeks tied to small benefits

(HealthDay)—There may be a small benefit to labor induction in low-risk woman at 41 weeks versus expectant management, though the chances of a good perinatal outcome are high with both strategies, acc

Updated on:March 12,2024 14