Early guidance can help future moms fight fear of childbirth

by University of British ColumbiaCredit: CC0 Public DomainCaesarean deliveries in most developed countries, including Canada, are at least 10 to 20 per cent higher than recommended by the World H

Updated on: April 01,2024 14

Early guidance can help future moms fight fear of childbirth

by University of British ColumbiaCredit: CC0 Public DomainCaesarean deliveries in most developed countries, including Canada, are at least 10 to 20 per cent higher than recommended by the World H

Updated on:April 01,2024 14

Severity of autism symptoms varies greatly among identical twins

by NIH/Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human DevelopmentCredit: CC0 Public DomainIdentical twins with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) often experience large differenc

Updated on: April 03,2024 17

Severity of autism symptoms varies greatly among identical twins

by NIH/Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human DevelopmentCredit: CC0 Public DomainIdentical twins with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) often experience large differenc

Updated on:April 03,2024 17

Hybrid closed-loop technology improves maternal glucose levels for pregnant women with type 1 diabetes: Clinical trial

byDiabetologiaCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainFor pregnant women with type 1 diabetes, a technology giving insulin doses, as informed by a smartphone algorithm, helps them better manage their b

Updated on: January 17,2024 17

Hybrid closed-loop technology improves maternal glucose levels for pregnant women with type 1 diabetes: Clinical trial

byDiabetologiaCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainFor pregnant women with type 1 diabetes, a technology giving insulin doses, as informed by a smartphone algorithm, helps them better manage their b

Updated on:January 17,2024 17

Women who suffered child abuse have worse menopause symptoms

by Rebecca Renkas,The ConversationCredit: CC0 Public DomainHot flushes or night sweats—called vasomotor symptoms or VMS—might be more than just a nuisance for menopausal women.A recent study in

Updated on: April 02,2024 12

Women who suffered child abuse have worse menopause symptoms

by Rebecca Renkas,The ConversationCredit: CC0 Public DomainHot flushes or night sweats—called vasomotor symptoms or VMS—might be more than just a nuisance for menopausal women.A recent study in

Updated on:April 02,2024 12

New survey illustrates scale of maternal health crisis in Georgia

by Lautaro Grinspan, The Atlanta Journal-ConstitutionCredit: CC0 Public DomainOne in 10 Georgians know of someone who has died during pregnancy, at delivery, or soon after giving birth.That's the

Updated on: January 13,2024 11

New survey illustrates scale of maternal health crisis in Georgia

by Lautaro Grinspan, The Atlanta Journal-ConstitutionCredit: CC0 Public DomainOne in 10 Georgians know of someone who has died during pregnancy, at delivery, or soon after giving birth.That's the

Updated on:January 13,2024 11

Exclusion of Black and Hispanic women from health studies masked racial disparities on menopausal aging, finds research

byUniversity of MichiganCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainParticipant selection bias in women's health studies may mask earlier onset menopause for Black and Hispanic women, according to new

Updated on: January 19,2024 20

Exclusion of Black and Hispanic women from health studies masked racial disparities on menopausal aging, finds research

byUniversity of MichiganCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainParticipant selection bias in women's health studies may mask earlier onset menopause for Black and Hispanic women, according to new

Updated on:January 19,2024 20

Pregnant women and babies can be vegans but careful nutrition planning is essential

by Clare Collins,The ConversationCredit: Amina Filkins from PexelsAsmore Australians opt for meat-free diets, some are cutting out animal products altogether and going vegan. But is this s

Updated on: April 18,2024 18

Pregnant women and babies can be vegans but careful nutrition planning is essential

by Clare Collins,The ConversationCredit: Amina Filkins from PexelsAsmore Australians opt for meat-free diets, some are cutting out animal products altogether and going vegan. But is this s

Updated on:April 18,2024 18

Feds try to head off growing problem of overdoses among expectant mothers

by Jazmin Orozco Rodriguez, Katheryn Houghton, KFF Health NewsCredit: CC0 Public DomainWhen Andria Peterson began working as a clinical pharmacist in the pediatric and neonatal intensive care units at

Updated on: January 15,2024 17

Feds try to head off growing problem of overdoses among expectant mothers

by Jazmin Orozco Rodriguez, Katheryn Houghton, KFF Health NewsCredit: CC0 Public DomainWhen Andria Peterson began working as a clinical pharmacist in the pediatric and neonatal intensive care units at

Updated on:January 15,2024 17

How long should I wait between pregnancies?

by Amanda Henry,The ConversationIt’s still unclear whether a shorter or longer gap between pregnancies increases the risk of complications in the next pregnancy. Credit:Richard Jaimes/Unsp

Updated on: March 09,2024 12

How long should I wait between pregnancies?

by Amanda Henry,The ConversationIt’s still unclear whether a shorter or longer gap between pregnancies increases the risk of complications in the next pregnancy. Credit:Richard Jaimes/Unsp

Updated on:March 09,2024 12

Ohio voted on abortion: Next year, 11 more states might, too

by Bram Sable-Smith, KFF Health NewsCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAs activists parse the results of Tuesday's vote to protect abortion rights in Ohio, Jamie Corley is already well on her way to

Updated on: January 15,2024 18

Ohio voted on abortion: Next year, 11 more states might, too

by Bram Sable-Smith, KFF Health NewsCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAs activists parse the results of Tuesday's vote to protect abortion rights in Ohio, Jamie Corley is already well on her way to

Updated on:January 15,2024 18

Pill for postpartum depression shows promising results

by Bob Yirka , Medical XpressCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA team of medical scientists from Sage Therapeutics and Biogen, led by Dr. Kristina Deligiannidis, with the Institute of Behavioral Scien

Updated on: January 19,2024 0

Pill for postpartum depression shows promising results

by Bob Yirka , Medical XpressCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA team of medical scientists from Sage Therapeutics and Biogen, led by Dr. Kristina Deligiannidis, with the Institute of Behavioral Scien

Updated on:January 19,2024 0

Toxic cooking fumes cause complications in some pregnant women

by King's College LondonCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainExposure to indoor household pollution has been linked to poor pregnancy outcomes for women in low- and middle-income countries in a

Updated on: April 29,2024 18

Toxic cooking fumes cause complications in some pregnant women

by King's College LondonCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainExposure to indoor household pollution has been linked to poor pregnancy outcomes for women in low- and middle-income countries in a

Updated on:April 29,2024 18