Just don't douche: What your vaginal biome can tell you about your health and pregnancy

by Naomi Strout, Mathew Leonardi,The ConversationCredit: MART PRODUCTION from PexelsResearchers in the UK recently discovered arapid testthat checks the vaginal microbiome and can de

Updated on: March 23,2024

Just don't douche: What your vaginal biome can tell you about your health and pregnancy

by Naomi Strout, Mathew Leonardi,The ConversationCredit: MART PRODUCTION from PexelsResearchers in the UK recently discovered arapid testthat checks the vaginal microbiome and can de

Updated on:March 23,2024

Breastfeeding in the setting of substance use

byMary Ann Liebert, IncCredit: CC0 Public DomainThe Academy of Breastfeeding Medicine (ABM) has released new literature-based recommendations related to breastfeeding in the setting of substance

Updated on: January 15,2024

Breastfeeding in the setting of substance use

byMary Ann Liebert, IncCredit: CC0 Public DomainThe Academy of Breastfeeding Medicine (ABM) has released new literature-based recommendations related to breastfeeding in the setting of substance

Updated on:January 15,2024

Chemical commonly found in consumer products may disrupt a hormone needed for healthy pregnancy

by Michelle Edelstein,Rutgers UniversityGraphical abstract. Credit: DOI: 10.1016/j.envint.2022.107078Exposure to phthalates—a group of chemicals found in everything from plastics to personal car

Updated on: April 03,2024

Chemical commonly found in consumer products may disrupt a hormone needed for healthy pregnancy

by Michelle Edelstein,Rutgers UniversityGraphical abstract. Credit: DOI: 10.1016/j.envint.2022.107078Exposure to phthalates—a group of chemicals found in everything from plastics to personal car

Updated on:April 03,2024

What is ectopic pregnancy? A reproductive health expert explains

by Amy Alspaugh,The ConversationPregnancy test. Credit: public domainAnectopic pregnancyoccurs when a fertilized egg implants outside the uterus. This happens inroughly 2% of p

Updated on: March 05,2024

What is ectopic pregnancy? A reproductive health expert explains

by Amy Alspaugh,The ConversationPregnancy test. Credit: public domainAnectopic pregnancyoccurs when a fertilized egg implants outside the uterus. This happens inroughly 2% of p

Updated on:March 05,2024

Pregnant women are missing vital nutrients, a situation that could worsen with plant-based foods

byUniversity of SouthamptonPregnant women missing key nutrients by eating modern diets. Credit: University of SouthamptonPregnant women are not getting the essential nutrients they and their bab

Updated on: January 13,2024

Pregnant women are missing vital nutrients, a situation that could worsen with plant-based foods

byUniversity of SouthamptonPregnant women missing key nutrients by eating modern diets. Credit: University of SouthamptonPregnant women are not getting the essential nutrients they and their bab

Updated on:January 13,2024

Researchers find risk of premature birth 50% higher in mothers with poor mental health

byUniversity of LiverpoolCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainNew work led by researchers at the University of Exeter, King's College London, the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine

Updated on: January 19,2024

Researchers find risk of premature birth 50% higher in mothers with poor mental health

byUniversity of LiverpoolCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainNew work led by researchers at the University of Exeter, King's College London, the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine

Updated on:January 19,2024

Medication for abortion or miscarriage management unavailable at most Hamilton, Ontario pharmacies, survey finds

byMcMaster UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA medication commonly used for abortion or miscarriage management is only available at six percent of Hamilton, Ontario pharmacies, accordi

Updated on: January 21,2024

Medication for abortion or miscarriage management unavailable at most Hamilton, Ontario pharmacies, survey finds

byMcMaster UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA medication commonly used for abortion or miscarriage management is only available at six percent of Hamilton, Ontario pharmacies, accordi

Updated on:January 21,2024

Large language model shows promise in helping clinicians identify postpartum hemorrhage

byBrigham and Women's HospitalCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainPostpartum hemorrhage is the leading cause of maternal mortality and morbidity worldwide and a common pregnancy complication.

Updated on: January 13,2024

Large language model shows promise in helping clinicians identify postpartum hemorrhage

byBrigham and Women's HospitalCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainPostpartum hemorrhage is the leading cause of maternal mortality and morbidity worldwide and a common pregnancy complication.

Updated on:January 13,2024

Women still feel like they aren't listened to when they give birth: Here's what could help change things

by Clare Jackson, Ellen Annandale and Sian Beynon-jones,The ConversationCredit: AI-generated imageWomen often report that they arenot listened to or given choicesabout what happens d

Updated on: January 17,2024

Women still feel like they aren't listened to when they give birth: Here's what could help change things

by Clare Jackson, Ellen Annandale and Sian Beynon-jones,The ConversationCredit: AI-generated imageWomen often report that they arenot listened to or given choicesabout what happens d

Updated on:January 17,2024

Water injections to relieve back pain in labor no longer 'midwifery voodoo'

by University of QueenslandCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainSterile water injections provide effective pain relief for women with labor back pain, according to University of Queensland-led resear

Updated on: March 23,2024

Water injections to relieve back pain in labor no longer 'midwifery voodoo'

by University of QueenslandCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainSterile water injections provide effective pain relief for women with labor back pain, according to University of Queensland-led resear

Updated on:March 23,2024