I'm an OB/GYN who attended thousands of deliveries before wondering why Americans give birth in bed

by Neel Shah,The ConversationNot always the best position for childbirth. Credit: BSIP / Contributor / 151036972A few years ago I visited Dar a Luz, the only free-standing birth center in New Me

Updated on: March 09,2024

I'm an OB/GYN who attended thousands of deliveries before wondering why Americans give birth in bed

by Neel Shah,The ConversationNot always the best position for childbirth. Credit: BSIP / Contributor / 151036972A few years ago I visited Dar a Luz, the only free-standing birth center in New Me

Updated on:March 09,2024

Maternal vaccination rates increasing steadily in NSW, but coverage inequalities remain

by National Centre for Immunisation Research and Surveillance (NCIRS)Credit: Laura Garcia from PexelsA new population-based study published in the journalVaccine, has shown that 54% of women who

Updated on: January 15,2024

Maternal vaccination rates increasing steadily in NSW, but coverage inequalities remain

by National Centre for Immunisation Research and Surveillance (NCIRS)Credit: Laura Garcia from PexelsA new population-based study published in the journalVaccine, has shown that 54% of women who

Updated on:January 15,2024

RNA sequencing of amniotic fluid cells for prenatal diagnosis

by The University of Hong KongPrincipal component analysis (PCA) plot based on the expression profiles of GTEx whole blood (n = 504), GTEx fibroblasts (n = 755), and AF cells (n = 48). The top 10

Updated on: May 16,2024

RNA sequencing of amniotic fluid cells for prenatal diagnosis

by The University of Hong KongPrincipal component analysis (PCA) plot based on the expression profiles of GTEx whole blood (n = 504), GTEx fibroblasts (n = 755), and AF cells (n = 48). The top 10

Updated on:May 16,2024

Scarred by Zika and fearing new COVID-19 variants, Brazilian women say no to another pandemic pregnancy

by Letícia Marteleto,The ConversationCredit: CC0 Public Domain"We have to avoid a pregnancy," said Rosa, about the possibility of getting pregnant during the COVID-19 pandemic. "M

Updated on: April 29,2024

Scarred by Zika and fearing new COVID-19 variants, Brazilian women say no to another pandemic pregnancy

by Letícia Marteleto,The ConversationCredit: CC0 Public Domain"We have to avoid a pregnancy," said Rosa, about the possibility of getting pregnant during the COVID-19 pandemic. "M

Updated on:April 29,2024

Researchers show how stem cell depletion leads to recurring pregnancy loss

by AlphaMed PressCredit: CC0 Public DomainDepletion of a certain type of stem cell in the womb lining during pregnancy could be a significant factor behind miscarriage, according to a study released t

Updated on: May 20,2024

Researchers show how stem cell depletion leads to recurring pregnancy loss

by AlphaMed PressCredit: CC0 Public DomainDepletion of a certain type of stem cell in the womb lining during pregnancy could be a significant factor behind miscarriage, according to a study released t

Updated on:May 20,2024

UK study identifies gaps in ethnicity research in maternal care

by University of LiverpoolCredit: NHS Race and Health ObservatoryThe NHS Race and Health Observatory is calling for the development of a central data repository to map improvements around reducin

Updated on: May 05,2024

UK study identifies gaps in ethnicity research in maternal care

by University of LiverpoolCredit: NHS Race and Health ObservatoryThe NHS Race and Health Observatory is calling for the development of a central data repository to map improvements around reducin

Updated on:May 05,2024

Study completes most in-depth mapping of healthy gut bacteria transfer from mother to infant

byUniversity College CorkAnalysis of both themicrobiota and cultured isolates in the study. a Overview of samples analyzed by shotgun metagenomics (top white) and bifidobacterial culture i

Updated on: February 18,2024

Study completes most in-depth mapping of healthy gut bacteria transfer from mother to infant

byUniversity College CorkAnalysis of both themicrobiota and cultured isolates in the study. a Overview of samples analyzed by shotgun metagenomics (top white) and bifidobacterial culture i

Updated on:February 18,2024

Researchers Identify blood panel to predict placenta accreta

by Brigham and Women's HospitalCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainOf the nearly 4 million births each year in the United States, roughly 50,000 are marked by life-threatening complications, and

Updated on: May 20,2024

Researchers Identify blood panel to predict placenta accreta

by Brigham and Women's HospitalCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainOf the nearly 4 million births each year in the United States, roughly 50,000 are marked by life-threatening complications, and

Updated on:May 20,2024

Researchers show path of an environmental estrogen through the womb using new technology

by University of ViennaThe food estrogen zearalenone migrates through the placenta, as researchers were able to demonstrate for the first time. Credit: University of ViennaThe human foetus is con

Updated on: May 21,2024

Researchers show path of an environmental estrogen through the womb using new technology

by University of ViennaThe food estrogen zearalenone migrates through the placenta, as researchers were able to demonstrate for the first time. Credit: University of ViennaThe human foetus is con

Updated on:May 21,2024

Study: Metformin combined with insulin does not reduce pregnancy outcome risks compared to placebo

by University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of MedicineCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA recent UNC-Chapel Hill School of Medicine study has concluded that metformin—a drug used to con

Updated on: May 18,2024

Study: Metformin combined with insulin does not reduce pregnancy outcome risks compared to placebo

by University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of MedicineCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA recent UNC-Chapel Hill School of Medicine study has concluded that metformin—a drug used to con

Updated on:May 18,2024