Magnesium before premature birth at 30 to 34 weeks has limited benefit: Study

by Elana GotkineIntravenous magnesium sulfate before preterm birth at 30 to 34 weeks of gestation does not improve child survival free of cerebral palsy, according to a study published in the Aug. 15

Updated on: January 19,2024

Magnesium before premature birth at 30 to 34 weeks has limited benefit: Study

by Elana GotkineIntravenous magnesium sulfate before preterm birth at 30 to 34 weeks of gestation does not improve child survival free of cerebral palsy, according to a study published in the Aug. 15

Updated on:January 19,2024

COVID-19 recession resulted in 'baby bump,' says study

by Elana GotkineThe COVID-19 recession resulted in an overall baby bump, or increase in births, among U.S.-born mothers, according to a study published online Aug. 15 in theProceedings of the Na

Updated on: January 19,2024

COVID-19 recession resulted in 'baby bump,' says study

by Elana GotkineThe COVID-19 recession resulted in an overall baby bump, or increase in births, among U.S.-born mothers, according to a study published online Aug. 15 in theProceedings of the Na

Updated on:January 19,2024

Publication of ARRIVE trial linked to increase in 39-week induction

by Elana GotkineAn increase in 39-week induction rates and a decrease in cesarean delivery (CD) rates were seen following publication of A Randomized Trial of Induction vs. Expectant Management (ARRIV

Updated on: January 19,2024

Publication of ARRIVE trial linked to increase in 39-week induction

by Elana GotkineAn increase in 39-week induction rates and a decrease in cesarean delivery (CD) rates were seen following publication of A Randomized Trial of Induction vs. Expectant Management (ARRIV

Updated on:January 19,2024

Study shows marketing claims regarding effectiveness of home fertility tests are misleading

byUniversity of SydneyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainMany websites selling home fertility tests, also known as the "egg timer" test, directly to consumers are making misleading claim

Updated on: January 19,2024

Study shows marketing claims regarding effectiveness of home fertility tests are misleading

byUniversity of SydneyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainMany websites selling home fertility tests, also known as the "egg timer" test, directly to consumers are making misleading claim

Updated on:January 19,2024

New insights on pelvic floor damage after vaginal birth, and new directions for treatment

byUniversity of California - San DiegoCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainIn the August 02, 2023 issue ofScience Translational Medicine, University of California San Diego researchers lead a

Updated on: January 19,2024

New insights on pelvic floor damage after vaginal birth, and new directions for treatment

byUniversity of California - San DiegoCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainIn the August 02, 2023 issue ofScience Translational Medicine, University of California San Diego researchers lead a

Updated on:January 19,2024

Researchers confirm risk of COVID transmission from mother to unborn baby is very low

byUniversity College LondonCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainResearch from UCL, UCLH and Great Ormond Street Hospital has confirmed that the risk of a mother passing on COVID to her unborn baby i

Updated on: January 19,2024

Researchers confirm risk of COVID transmission from mother to unborn baby is very low

byUniversity College LondonCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainResearch from UCL, UCLH and Great Ormond Street Hospital has confirmed that the risk of a mother passing on COVID to her unborn baby i

Updated on:January 19,2024

Some lots of Tydemy birth control pills recalled due to 'reduced effectiveness'

by Cara MurezCertain lots of the prescription birth control pill Tydemy may be less effective than expected, potentially resulting in an unintended pregnancy, because the pills do not contain enough o

Updated on: January 19,2024

Some lots of Tydemy birth control pills recalled due to 'reduced effectiveness'

by Cara MurezCertain lots of the prescription birth control pill Tydemy may be less effective than expected, potentially resulting in an unintended pregnancy, because the pills do not contain enough o

Updated on:January 19,2024

Maternal labor epidural analgesia may be linked to autism in children

by Elana GotkineMaternal labor epidural analgesia (LEA) was associated with an increased risk for autism spectrum disorder (ASD) among offspring, according to a study published online July 21 in

Updated on: January 19,2024

Maternal labor epidural analgesia may be linked to autism in children

by Elana GotkineMaternal labor epidural analgesia (LEA) was associated with an increased risk for autism spectrum disorder (ASD) among offspring, according to a study published online July 21 in

Updated on:January 19,2024

Study compares surgical treatment options for uterine fibroids

by Vincent Jacobbi,Mayo ClinicCredit: Mayo ClinicIn a recent study, Mayo Clinic researchers compared the cost-effectiveness of surgical treatments for uterine fibroids, suggesting that the less

Updated on: January 19,2024

Study compares surgical treatment options for uterine fibroids

by Vincent Jacobbi,Mayo ClinicCredit: Mayo ClinicIn a recent study, Mayo Clinic researchers compared the cost-effectiveness of surgical treatments for uterine fibroids, suggesting that the less

Updated on:January 19,2024

Lead exposure harms fertility, boosts infant mortality, and hurts infant birth outcomes

byCarnegie Mellon University's Heinz CollegeBlood lead levels across time, 1976-2018. Credit: "The Impact of Lead Exposure on Fertility, Infant Mortality, and Infant Birth Outcomes,&quo

Updated on: January 19,2024

Lead exposure harms fertility, boosts infant mortality, and hurts infant birth outcomes

byCarnegie Mellon University's Heinz CollegeBlood lead levels across time, 1976-2018. Credit: "The Impact of Lead Exposure on Fertility, Infant Mortality, and Infant Birth Outcomes,&quo

Updated on:January 19,2024