Women's wellness: Vaccinations important for pregnant women

Credit: CC0 Public DomainVaccines have received a lot of news attention lately. And while vaccinations are most often thought of as a childhood rite of passage, adults need immunizations to remain hea

Updated on: March 05,2024

Women's wellness: Vaccinations important for pregnant women

Credit: CC0 Public DomainVaccines have received a lot of news attention lately. And while vaccinations are most often thought of as a childhood rite of passage, adults need immunizations to remain hea

Updated on:March 05,2024

Rates of depression and substance use higher for pregnant teens, study finds

by Lawson Health Research InstituteCredit: CC0 Public DomainResearchers from Lawson Health Research Institute and Brescia University College found that teenage pregnant women are more likely to l

Updated on: June 07,2024

Rates of depression and substance use higher for pregnant teens, study finds

by Lawson Health Research InstituteCredit: CC0 Public DomainResearchers from Lawson Health Research Institute and Brescia University College found that teenage pregnant women are more likely to l

Updated on:June 07,2024

UK abortion law should change to reflect current practice, study suggests

by London School of Hygiene & Tropical MedicineCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainFindings and recommendations from the largest study on abortion in Britain were presented to the All Party Par

Updated on: June 12,2024

UK abortion law should change to reflect current practice, study suggests

by London School of Hygiene & Tropical MedicineCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainFindings and recommendations from the largest study on abortion in Britain were presented to the All Party Par

Updated on:June 12,2024

Paid family leave found to boost postpartum well-being, breastfeeding rates

by Kristin Samuelson,Northwestern UniversityInfant and maternal health benefits of breastfeeding abound, including gastrointestinal function and neurodevelopment in infants. Postpartum individua

Updated on: January 15,2024

Paid family leave found to boost postpartum well-being, breastfeeding rates

by Kristin Samuelson,Northwestern UniversityInfant and maternal health benefits of breastfeeding abound, including gastrointestinal function and neurodevelopment in infants. Postpartum individua

Updated on:January 15,2024

Treating menopause symptoms: Medications, lifestyle & self-care

by Ann SchreiberNavigating the changes and discomforts of menopause can be a frustrating experience for many women. Daily life can be significantly affected by symptoms ranging from hot flashes and mo

Updated on: February 18,2024

Treating menopause symptoms: Medications, lifestyle & self-care

by Ann SchreiberNavigating the changes and discomforts of menopause can be a frustrating experience for many women. Daily life can be significantly affected by symptoms ranging from hot flashes and mo

Updated on:February 18,2024

Birth-related PTSD is overlooked in Australia, says study

byUniversity of SydneyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainResearch by University of Sydney psychologists examining post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) among Australian mothers shows that about a

Updated on: January 19,2024

Birth-related PTSD is overlooked in Australia, says study

byUniversity of SydneyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainResearch by University of Sydney psychologists examining post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) among Australian mothers shows that about a

Updated on:January 19,2024

Family history of mental illness ups odds for postpartum depression

by Amy NortonPregnant women with a family history of any mental health condition may be at increased risk of depression after giving birth, a new research review finds.In an analysis of 26 studies, re

Updated on: April 29,2024

Family history of mental illness ups odds for postpartum depression

by Amy NortonPregnant women with a family history of any mental health condition may be at increased risk of depression after giving birth, a new research review finds.In an analysis of 26 studies, re

Updated on:April 29,2024

Researchers identify new target for therapies to treat preterm labor

by The Physiological SocietyCredit: CC0 Public DomainResearchers have identified a cause of preterm labor, an enigma that has long challenged researchers. New research published inThe Journ

Updated on: May 20,2024

Researchers identify new target for therapies to treat preterm labor

by The Physiological SocietyCredit: CC0 Public DomainResearchers have identified a cause of preterm labor, an enigma that has long challenged researchers. New research published inThe Journ

Updated on:May 20,2024

Mother transmitted COVID-19 to baby during pregnancy, physicians report

by UT Southwestern Medical CenterAmanda Evans, MD, UT Southwestern Medical Center. Credit: UT Southwestern Medical CenterA pregnant mother who tested positive for COVID-19 transmitted the virus c

Updated on: May 09,2024

Mother transmitted COVID-19 to baby during pregnancy, physicians report

by UT Southwestern Medical CenterAmanda Evans, MD, UT Southwestern Medical Center. Credit: UT Southwestern Medical CenterA pregnant mother who tested positive for COVID-19 transmitted the virus c

Updated on:May 09,2024

Levonorgestrel emergency contraceptive pill found to be more effective when taken with an anti-inflammatory medication

byLancetCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainTaking piroxicam, an anti-inflammatory medication commonly used for arthritis pain, at the same time as the levonorgestrel emergency contraceptive pill

Updated on: January 19,2024

Levonorgestrel emergency contraceptive pill found to be more effective when taken with an anti-inflammatory medication

byLancetCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainTaking piroxicam, an anti-inflammatory medication commonly used for arthritis pain, at the same time as the levonorgestrel emergency contraceptive pill

Updated on:January 19,2024