Birth of a story: How new parents find meaning after childbirth hints at how they will adjust

by Darby Saxbe,The ConversationCredit: CC0 Public DomainGather a group of new parents and the conversation will likely turn to their childbirth stories—ranging from the joyful to the gnarly to t

Updated on: February 18,2024 6

Birth of a story: How new parents find meaning after childbirth hints at how they will adjust

by Darby Saxbe,The ConversationCredit: CC0 Public DomainGather a group of new parents and the conversation will likely turn to their childbirth stories—ranging from the joyful to the gnarly to t

Updated on:February 18,2024 6

Scientists shed light on mysteries associated with infertility

by Kitta MacPherson,Rutgers UniversitySchematic depicting the distinct processes of meiosis I cytokinesis in oocytes and mitotic cytokinesis. Question marks refer to unknown biology in oocytes.

Updated on: January 13,2024 19

Scientists shed light on mysteries associated with infertility

by Kitta MacPherson,Rutgers UniversitySchematic depicting the distinct processes of meiosis I cytokinesis in oocytes and mitotic cytokinesis. Question marks refer to unknown biology in oocytes.

Updated on:January 13,2024 19

Inducing labor with drug vaginally shows benefits in study

byUTSouthwestern Medical CenterCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainLabor induction with vaginal misoprostol during childbirth achieves vaginal delivery rates similar to the oral alternative

Updated on: April 27,2024 0

Inducing labor with drug vaginally shows benefits in study

byUTSouthwestern Medical CenterCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainLabor induction with vaginal misoprostol during childbirth achieves vaginal delivery rates similar to the oral alternative

Updated on:April 27,2024 0

Neighborhood disadvantage tied to higher postpartum depression risk

by Lori SolomonResiding in more disadvantaged neighborhoods is associated with a greater risk for postpartum depression (PPD), according to a study published online Nov. 13 inJAMA Network Open.T

Updated on: January 15,2024 15

Neighborhood disadvantage tied to higher postpartum depression risk

by Lori SolomonResiding in more disadvantaged neighborhoods is associated with a greater risk for postpartum depression (PPD), according to a study published online Nov. 13 inJAMA Network Open.T

Updated on:January 15,2024 15

Doctors' group expands definition of 'infertility'

by Cara Murez and Robin Foster and Ernie Mundell sA new, more inclusive definition of infertility has been crafted by the American Society for Reproductive Medicine (ASRM).While the guidance for

Updated on: January 16,2024 6

Doctors' group expands definition of 'infertility'

by Cara Murez and Robin Foster and Ernie Mundell sA new, more inclusive definition of infertility has been crafted by the American Society for Reproductive Medicine (ASRM).While the guidance for

Updated on:January 16,2024 6

Blood test for pregnant women can predict premature birth

by Stanford University Medical CenterCredit: CC0 Public DomainA new blood test for pregnant women detects with 75-80 percent accuracy whether their pregnancies will end in premature birth. The techniq

Updated on: April 18,2024 18

Blood test for pregnant women can predict premature birth

by Stanford University Medical CenterCredit: CC0 Public DomainA new blood test for pregnant women detects with 75-80 percent accuracy whether their pregnancies will end in premature birth. The techniq

Updated on:April 18,2024 18

Examining the benefits of creatine for mothers and babies

byHudson Institute of Medical ResearchVolcano plot visualizations of(A)umbilical cord occlusion (UCO) and(B)creatine main effects, and(C)SalUCO vs. CrUCO post

Updated on: February 18,2024 11

Examining the benefits of creatine for mothers and babies

byHudson Institute of Medical ResearchVolcano plot visualizations of(A)umbilical cord occlusion (UCO) and(B)creatine main effects, and(C)SalUCO vs. CrUCO post

Updated on:February 18,2024 11

Most women get low grades in healthy eating during and after pregnancy

Most women get low grades in healthy eating during and after pregnancybyUniversity of Massachusetts AmherstCredit: Amina Filkins from PexelsNew research from the University of Massachusetts Amhe

Updated on: February 02,2025 0

Most women get low grades in healthy eating during and after pregnancy

Most women get low grades in healthy eating during and after pregnancybyUniversity of Massachusetts AmherstCredit: Amina Filkins from PexelsNew research from the University of Massachusetts Amhe

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Perioperative vaginal estrogen does not reduce prolapse recurrence

by Elana GotkineFollowing native tissue transvaginal prolapse repair, perioperative vaginal estrogen does not reduce prolapse recurrence, according to a study published in the Aug. 15 issue of the&nbs

Updated on: January 21,2024 15

Perioperative vaginal estrogen does not reduce prolapse recurrence

by Elana GotkineFollowing native tissue transvaginal prolapse repair, perioperative vaginal estrogen does not reduce prolapse recurrence, according to a study published in the Aug. 15 issue of the&nbs

Updated on:January 21,2024 15

Researchers identify gynecological concerns of caregivers of young girls and women with Down syndrome

byAmerican Academy of Family PhysiciansCaregiver concerns about menstrual cycles. Credit:The Annals of Family Medicine(2023). DOI: 10.1370/afm.2993Brazilian researchers conducted a c

Updated on: January 19,2024 6

Researchers identify gynecological concerns of caregivers of young girls and women with Down syndrome

byAmerican Academy of Family PhysiciansCaregiver concerns about menstrual cycles. Credit:The Annals of Family Medicine(2023). DOI: 10.1370/afm.2993Brazilian researchers conducted a c

Updated on:January 19,2024 6

Major water birth safety study finds no increased risk of death, major trauma

by Oregon State UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainOregon State University researchers have conducted the largest study of water births to date and found they were associated with better

Updated on: March 23,2024 17

Major water birth safety study finds no increased risk of death, major trauma

by Oregon State UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainOregon State University researchers have conducted the largest study of water births to date and found they were associated with better

Updated on:March 23,2024 17

Spermidine found to rejuvenate oocyte quality by improving mitophagy during female reproductive aging

by Bob Yirka , Medical XpressEffects of spermidine supplementation on the ovarian spermidine level, follicle development and female fertility in aged mice. a, A timeline scheme for spermidine (Spd) su

Updated on: January 16,2024 8

Spermidine found to rejuvenate oocyte quality by improving mitophagy during female reproductive aging

by Bob Yirka , Medical XpressEffects of spermidine supplementation on the ovarian spermidine level, follicle development and female fertility in aged mice. a, A timeline scheme for spermidine (Spd) su

Updated on:January 16,2024 8