More than 6,000 women told researchers what they wanted for their next pregnancy and birth. Here's what they said

by Hazel Keedle, Daniella Susic and Hannah Dahlen,The ConversationCredit: AI-generated imageMany women want a different kind of pregnancy and birth the next time around. Many want to see the sam

Updated on: January 17,2024 8

More than 6,000 women told researchers what they wanted for their next pregnancy and birth. Here's what they said

by Hazel Keedle, Daniella Susic and Hannah Dahlen,The ConversationCredit: AI-generated imageMany women want a different kind of pregnancy and birth the next time around. Many want to see the sam

Updated on:January 17,2024 8

In-home prenatal support improves birth outcomes, reduces disparities, study shows

byCorewell HealthCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainNew Michigan State University and Corewell Health research shows that in-home, enhanced prenatal services provided by community health workers,

Updated on: January 17,2024 10

In-home prenatal support improves birth outcomes, reduces disparities, study shows

byCorewell HealthCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainNew Michigan State University and Corewell Health research shows that in-home, enhanced prenatal services provided by community health workers,

Updated on:January 17,2024 10

Blood clotting risk quickly drops after stopping hormonal contraceptives, finds study

byAmerican Society of HematologyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainUsing birth control pills and other hormone-based contraceptives is known to elevate the risk of blood clots about three-fold, bu

Updated on: January 16,2024 11

Blood clotting risk quickly drops after stopping hormonal contraceptives, finds study

byAmerican Society of HematologyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainUsing birth control pills and other hormone-based contraceptives is known to elevate the risk of blood clots about three-fold, bu

Updated on:January 16,2024 11

Rethinking how reproductive health care quality is measured

byThe City University of New YorkCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA study by CUNY SPH researchers suggests the quality of reproductive health care should be measured from the patient's pers

Updated on: January 13,2024 9

Rethinking how reproductive health care quality is measured

byThe City University of New YorkCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA study by CUNY SPH researchers suggests the quality of reproductive health care should be measured from the patient's pers

Updated on:January 13,2024 9

Obstacles hinder access to legal abortion in Queensland

by University of QueenslandCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA University of Queensland study has found there are still barriers to terminating a pregnancy in Queensland, more than three years af

Updated on: April 07,2024 17

Obstacles hinder access to legal abortion in Queensland

by University of QueenslandCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA University of Queensland study has found there are still barriers to terminating a pregnancy in Queensland, more than three years af

Updated on:April 07,2024 17

Early menopause linked to higher risk of future coronary heart disease

by American Heart AssociationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainWomen who are menopausal by the age of 40 had a 40% increased risk of developing coronary heart disease over their lifetime compared

Updated on: April 01,2024 16

Early menopause linked to higher risk of future coronary heart disease

by American Heart AssociationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainWomen who are menopausal by the age of 40 had a 40% increased risk of developing coronary heart disease over their lifetime compared

Updated on:April 01,2024 16

High-intensity interval training safe for pregnant women and their babies, study suggests

by Oumar Salifou,University of AlbertaCredit:Sports Medicine(2023). DOI: 10.1007/s40279-023-01858-5High-intensity interval training during pregnancy appears to be well tolerated by e

Updated on: January 19,2024 9

High-intensity interval training safe for pregnant women and their babies, study suggests

by Oumar Salifou,University of AlbertaCredit:Sports Medicine(2023). DOI: 10.1007/s40279-023-01858-5High-intensity interval training during pregnancy appears to be well tolerated by e

Updated on:January 19,2024 9

Are oral medications for vaginal yeast infections safe during pregnancy?

by WileyCredit: CC0 Public DomainVaginal yeast infections may occur more commonly during pregnancy, and most are treated with topical medications, or creams. Oral medications are prescribed when

Updated on: April 16,2024 20

Are oral medications for vaginal yeast infections safe during pregnancy?

by WileyCredit: CC0 Public DomainVaginal yeast infections may occur more commonly during pregnancy, and most are treated with topical medications, or creams. Oral medications are prescribed when

Updated on:April 16,2024 20

E-cigarettes help pregnant smokers quit without risks to pregnancy, trial finds

by Queen Mary, University of LondonCredit: CC0 Public DomainA new analysis of trial data on pregnant smokers, led by researchers at Queen Mary University of London, finds that the regular use of

Updated on: March 07,2024 9

E-cigarettes help pregnant smokers quit without risks to pregnancy, trial finds

by Queen Mary, University of LondonCredit: CC0 Public DomainA new analysis of trial data on pregnant smokers, led by researchers at Queen Mary University of London, finds that the regular use of

Updated on:March 07,2024 9

Premature birth could be predicted as early as 10 weeks after conception

by King's College LondonCredit: CC0 Public DomainMothers at risk of premature birth could be identified far sooner in pregnancy than current tests allow by looking for specific bacteria and c

Updated on: April 01,2024 16

Premature birth could be predicted as early as 10 weeks after conception

by King's College LondonCredit: CC0 Public DomainMothers at risk of premature birth could be identified far sooner in pregnancy than current tests allow by looking for specific bacteria and c

Updated on:April 01,2024 16

What's new and what works in the treatment of hot flashes?

by The North American Menopause SocietyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainHot flashes are one of the most commonly reported symptoms of the menopause transition. Over time, a wide array of hormone

Updated on: April 03,2024 12

What's new and what works in the treatment of hot flashes?

by The North American Menopause SocietyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainHot flashes are one of the most commonly reported symptoms of the menopause transition. Over time, a wide array of hormone

Updated on:April 03,2024 12

Study identifies possible causes of and protectors against premature birth

by Katie Delach,Perelman School of Medicine at the University of PennsylvaniaCredit: CC0 Public DomainSeven types of bacteria and certain immune factors in a woman's vagina and cervix may be

Updated on: May 26,2024 5

Study identifies possible causes of and protectors against premature birth

by Katie Delach,Perelman School of Medicine at the University of PennsylvaniaCredit: CC0 Public DomainSeven types of bacteria and certain immune factors in a woman's vagina and cervix may be

Updated on:May 26,2024 5