Study examines effects of taking ondansetron during first trimester of pregnancy

by Brigham and Women's HospitalCredit: CC0 Public DomainOndansetron (Zofran) is commonly and increasingly prescribed during pregnancy to relieve nausea. In 2014, an estimated 22 percent of pr

Updated on: May 27,2024 4

Study examines effects of taking ondansetron during first trimester of pregnancy

by Brigham and Women's HospitalCredit: CC0 Public DomainOndansetron (Zofran) is commonly and increasingly prescribed during pregnancy to relieve nausea. In 2014, an estimated 22 percent of pr

Updated on:May 27,2024 4

Researchers combat Zika-associated fetal abnormalities using microRNA

by Homa Warren,Baylor College of MedicineZika virus (purple) seen under magnification. Credit: CDC / Cynthia GoldsmithBefore SARS-CoV-2 and COVID-19, there was the Zika virus epidemic, lasting f

Updated on: January 18,2024 9

Researchers combat Zika-associated fetal abnormalities using microRNA

by Homa Warren,Baylor College of MedicineZika virus (purple) seen under magnification. Credit: CDC / Cynthia GoldsmithBefore SARS-CoV-2 and COVID-19, there was the Zika virus epidemic, lasting f

Updated on:January 18,2024 9

Multi-site study reveals addressable socioeconomic barriers to prenatal diagnosis of congenital heart defects

byAnn & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of ChicagoCredit: CC0 Public DomainPrenatal diagnosis of congenital heart defects—the most common birth defects in the United States—is associ

Updated on: January 02,2024 15

Multi-site study reveals addressable socioeconomic barriers to prenatal diagnosis of congenital heart defects

byAnn & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of ChicagoCredit: CC0 Public DomainPrenatal diagnosis of congenital heart defects—the most common birth defects in the United States—is associ

Updated on:January 02,2024 15

Is it okay to take antidepressants while pregnant?

by Alka Kothari,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainMental health conditions includinganxietyanddepressionare among the most common disorders affecting women

Updated on: December 30,2023 6

Is it okay to take antidepressants while pregnant?

by Alka Kothari,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainMental health conditions includinganxietyanddepressionare among the most common disorders affecting women

Updated on:December 30,2023 6

Young women still may be getting unnecessary pelvic exams

byUniversity of California, San FranciscoPelvic examinations and cervical cancer screenings are no longer recommended for most females under age 21 during routine health visits, but a new study

Updated on: December 20,2023 22

Young women still may be getting unnecessary pelvic exams

byUniversity of California, San FranciscoPelvic examinations and cervical cancer screenings are no longer recommended for most females under age 21 during routine health visits, but a new study

Updated on:December 20,2023 22

More than morning sickness: Researcher studies hyperemesis gravidarum survivor stories

byUniversity of ConnecticutCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainImagine waking up one morning feeling ill, like you've come down with an unrelentingly bad stomach bug.You throw up once, and the

Updated on: December 28,2023 15

More than morning sickness: Researcher studies hyperemesis gravidarum survivor stories

byUniversity of ConnecticutCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainImagine waking up one morning feeling ill, like you've come down with an unrelentingly bad stomach bug.You throw up once, and the

Updated on:December 28,2023 15

How AI could help optimize nutrient consistency in donated human breast milk

by Safa Jinje,University of TorontoA machine used to fill pooled donor milk at Mount Sinai Hospital's Rogers Hixon Ontario Human Milk Bank. (Photo: Rogers Hixon Ontario Human Milk Bank). Cre

Updated on: January 04,2024 14

How AI could help optimize nutrient consistency in donated human breast milk

by Safa Jinje,University of TorontoA machine used to fill pooled donor milk at Mount Sinai Hospital's Rogers Hixon Ontario Human Milk Bank. (Photo: Rogers Hixon Ontario Human Milk Bank). Cre

Updated on:January 04,2024 14

Extreme heat can be risky during pregnancy: How to you look after yourself and your baby

by Adrienne Gordon, Camille Raynes-Greenow and Ollie Jay,The ConversationCredit: CC0 Public DomainAs we face the continued effects ofclimate change, the frequency and intensity of heat wav

Updated on: March 27,2024 20

Extreme heat can be risky during pregnancy: How to you look after yourself and your baby

by Adrienne Gordon, Camille Raynes-Greenow and Ollie Jay,The ConversationCredit: CC0 Public DomainAs we face the continued effects ofclimate change, the frequency and intensity of heat wav

Updated on:March 27,2024 20

Emergency contraception: Here's what you probably don't know but should

by Cathryn Brown,The ConversationCredit: AI-generated imageThings don't always go to plan when it comes to sex. Sometimes condoms break (or are even forgotten altogether) and daily contracep

Updated on: January 18,2024 16

Emergency contraception: Here's what you probably don't know but should

by Cathryn Brown,The ConversationCredit: AI-generated imageThings don't always go to plan when it comes to sex. Sometimes condoms break (or are even forgotten altogether) and daily contracep

Updated on:January 18,2024 16

Predicting prenatal care to improve pregnancy outcomes

byChildren's Hospital BostonCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainSocioeconomic factors, like education and location, can affect access to life-saving prenatal care services. Researchers at Bost

Updated on: December 28,2023 15

Predicting prenatal care to improve pregnancy outcomes

byChildren's Hospital BostonCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainSocioeconomic factors, like education and location, can affect access to life-saving prenatal care services. Researchers at Bost

Updated on:December 28,2023 15

Specialist explains why age 13 to 15 is ideal for the first gynecologist visit

by Yale UniversityDr. Vash-Margita talks with a young patient and her mother. Credit: Robert A. LisakMost parents are well-versed in schedules for their kids. They know to schedule an annua

Updated on: March 23,2024 11

Specialist explains why age 13 to 15 is ideal for the first gynecologist visit

by Yale UniversityDr. Vash-Margita talks with a young patient and her mother. Credit: Robert A. LisakMost parents are well-versed in schedules for their kids. They know to schedule an annua

Updated on:March 23,2024 11

When being a new mom feels overwhelming: Here's some expert advice on what you need to know

by Amy Brown,The ConversationIt’s normal for life to seem radically altered and to feel a loss of identity. Credit:pexels rdne stock projectWe are sold the idea that becoming a new mother

Updated on: January 18,2024 18

When being a new mom feels overwhelming: Here's some expert advice on what you need to know

by Amy Brown,The ConversationIt’s normal for life to seem radically altered and to feel a loss of identity. Credit:pexels rdne stock projectWe are sold the idea that becoming a new mother

Updated on:January 18,2024 18