'One size fits all' medication approach doesn't work in pregnancy

by University of South AustraliaSome prescribed or over-the-counter drugs may put growth restricted babies at risk if the dosage is incorrect. Credit: UniSANew research led by the University of S

Updated on: March 12,2024

'One size fits all' medication approach doesn't work in pregnancy

by University of South AustraliaSome prescribed or over-the-counter drugs may put growth restricted babies at risk if the dosage is incorrect. Credit: UniSANew research led by the University of S

Updated on:March 12,2024

Pregnancy-specific alcohol policies may not work

by Lori SolomonMost pregnancy-specific alcohol policies are not associated with decreased odds of infant injuries or morbidities, according to a study published online Aug. 3 inJAMA Network Open

Updated on: January 19,2024

Pregnancy-specific alcohol policies may not work

by Lori SolomonMost pregnancy-specific alcohol policies are not associated with decreased odds of infant injuries or morbidities, according to a study published online Aug. 3 inJAMA Network Open

Updated on:January 19,2024

Study links microbiome composition to African American preterm birth risk

by West Virginia UniversityMethods to predict and prevent preterm birth are few, but a recent study suggests a new way to assess pregnant women's risk of giving birth prematurely: profiling t

Updated on: May 27,2024

Study links microbiome composition to African American preterm birth risk

by West Virginia UniversityMethods to predict and prevent preterm birth are few, but a recent study suggests a new way to assess pregnant women's risk of giving birth prematurely: profiling t

Updated on:May 27,2024

Telehealth considerably improved disparities in postpartum visit attendance for Black patients

by Christine Weeks,University of PennsylvaniaCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainMore than half of pregnancy-related deaths occur in the postpartum period, so when the COVID-19 pandemic caused post

Updated on: April 19,2024

Telehealth considerably improved disparities in postpartum visit attendance for Black patients

by Christine Weeks,University of PennsylvaniaCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainMore than half of pregnancy-related deaths occur in the postpartum period, so when the COVID-19 pandemic caused post

Updated on:April 19,2024

Delaying 'nonessential' abortions during coronavirus crisis endangers women's health and financial future

by Yana Rodgers,The ConversationCredit: CC0 Public DomainSeveral U.S. states are blocking health clinics from providingabortions, declaring the procedure to be "nonessential" dur

Updated on: April 08,2024

Delaying 'nonessential' abortions during coronavirus crisis endangers women's health and financial future

by Yana Rodgers,The ConversationCredit: CC0 Public DomainSeveral U.S. states are blocking health clinics from providingabortions, declaring the procedure to be "nonessential" dur

Updated on:April 08,2024

100-year-old fertility technique reduces need for IVF

by University of AdelaideBen Mol as a baby (just a few weeks old) with his mother, Annemie Mol-Albers, 1965. Until he embarked on this study, Professor Mol had no idea that he himself was the res

Updated on: March 12,2024

100-year-old fertility technique reduces need for IVF

by University of AdelaideBen Mol as a baby (just a few weeks old) with his mother, Annemie Mol-Albers, 1965. Until he embarked on this study, Professor Mol had no idea that he himself was the res

Updated on:March 12,2024

No significant increase seen in fetal mortality rates from 2019 to 2020

(HealthDay)—From 2019 to 2020, there was no significant change in fetal mortality rates, according to a JanuaryVital Statistics Rapid Releasereport, a publication from the U.S. Centers for

Updated on: March 12,2024

No significant increase seen in fetal mortality rates from 2019 to 2020

(HealthDay)—From 2019 to 2020, there was no significant change in fetal mortality rates, according to a JanuaryVital Statistics Rapid Releasereport, a publication from the U.S. Centers for

Updated on:March 12,2024

Physician procedure volume linked to outcomes after surgical abortion

by Canadian Medical Association JournalCredit: CC0 Public DomainAlthough surgically induced abortion is a low-risk procedure, women whose physician infrequently performs it have almost twice the

Updated on: March 09,2024

Physician procedure volume linked to outcomes after surgical abortion

by Canadian Medical Association JournalCredit: CC0 Public DomainAlthough surgically induced abortion is a low-risk procedure, women whose physician infrequently performs it have almost twice the

Updated on:March 09,2024

COVID vaccination in pregnancy found to protect infants against infection and hospital admission

by British Medical JournalCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainTwo doses of mRNA COVID-19 vaccine during pregnancy are highly effective against delta and moderately effective against omicron infecti

Updated on: May 27,2024

COVID vaccination in pregnancy found to protect infants against infection and hospital admission

by British Medical JournalCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainTwo doses of mRNA COVID-19 vaccine during pregnancy are highly effective against delta and moderately effective against omicron infecti

Updated on:May 27,2024

Recognizing disabilities vital to improve maternal outcomes, say researchers

by Royal Women's HospitalCredit: Royal Women's HospitalResearchers from the Royal Women's Hospital are calling for disabilities to be routinely asked about and recorded on patient maternit

Updated on: May 21,2024

Recognizing disabilities vital to improve maternal outcomes, say researchers

by Royal Women's HospitalCredit: Royal Women's HospitalResearchers from the Royal Women's Hospital are calling for disabilities to be routinely asked about and recorded on patient maternit

Updated on:May 21,2024