Should pregnant women get the COVID-19 vaccine? An immunologist answers 3 questions

by William Petri,The ConversationI am a physician, and I just got my first shot of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine. Credit: William Petri,CC BY-SAThis week, I was vaccinated against COVID-19 w

Updated on: April 18,2024

Should pregnant women get the COVID-19 vaccine? An immunologist answers 3 questions

by William Petri,The ConversationI am a physician, and I just got my first shot of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine. Credit: William Petri,CC BY-SAThis week, I was vaccinated against COVID-19 w

Updated on:April 18,2024

Hospitals with the most vulnerable maternity patients understaffed with nurses, finds study

by New York UniversityFrequency of Guideline Adherence. Credit:Nursing Outlook(2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.outlook.2023.101960Hospitals serving more patients at risk for complications durin

Updated on: May 11,2024

Hospitals with the most vulnerable maternity patients understaffed with nurses, finds study

by New York UniversityFrequency of Guideline Adherence. Credit:Nursing Outlook(2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.outlook.2023.101960Hospitals serving more patients at risk for complications durin

Updated on:May 11,2024

Ask the pediatrician: COVID-19 vaccines during pregnancy and breastfeeding

by Lisa M. Costello, MD, MPH, FAAP, American Academy of PediatricsCredit: CC0 Public DomainA question I commonly get from patients and friends is this: Should I get a COVID vaccine if I'm pregnant

Updated on: January 16,2024

Ask the pediatrician: COVID-19 vaccines during pregnancy and breastfeeding

by Lisa M. Costello, MD, MPH, FAAP, American Academy of PediatricsCredit: CC0 Public DomainA question I commonly get from patients and friends is this: Should I get a COVID vaccine if I'm pregnant

Updated on:January 16,2024

Discovery of genes linked to preterm birth in landmark study

by March of Dimes FoundationPregnancy test. Credit: public domainA massive DNA analysis of pregnant women has identified six gene regions that influence the length of pregnancy and the timing of

Updated on: March 05,2024

Discovery of genes linked to preterm birth in landmark study

by March of Dimes FoundationPregnancy test. Credit: public domainA massive DNA analysis of pregnant women has identified six gene regions that influence the length of pregnancy and the timing of

Updated on:March 05,2024

Risk of adverse pregnancy, neonatal outcomes up with maternal OCD

by Elana GotkineWomen with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) have increased risk of adverse pregnancy, delivery, and neonatal outcomes, according to a study published online June 14 inJAMA Net

Updated on: February 18,2024

Risk of adverse pregnancy, neonatal outcomes up with maternal OCD

by Elana GotkineWomen with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) have increased risk of adverse pregnancy, delivery, and neonatal outcomes, according to a study published online June 14 inJAMA Net

Updated on:February 18,2024

Postnatal depression: What new fathers need to know—and how to ask for help

by Andrew Mayers,The ConversationCredit: AI-generated imageMany people think of postnatal depression as a condition that only affects women. But in reality, postnatal depression affectsalm

Updated on: February 18,2024

Postnatal depression: What new fathers need to know—and how to ask for help

by Andrew Mayers,The ConversationCredit: AI-generated imageMany people think of postnatal depression as a condition that only affects women. But in reality, postnatal depression affectsalm

Updated on:February 18,2024

Pregnant women commonly refuse vaccines

(HealthDay)—Pregnant women commonly refuse vaccines, including influenza vaccine and tetanus toxoid, reduced diphtheria toxoid, and acellular pertussis (Tdap) vaccine, according to research published

Updated on: April 18,2024

Pregnant women commonly refuse vaccines

(HealthDay)—Pregnant women commonly refuse vaccines, including influenza vaccine and tetanus toxoid, reduced diphtheria toxoid, and acellular pertussis (Tdap) vaccine, according to research published

Updated on:April 18,2024

Offspring of teen, young adult women with cancer history more likely to have birth defects

byUniversity of Texas Health Science Center at HoustonCredit: CC0 Public DomainThe offspring of adolescent and young adult women with a history of cancer face a higher risk of birth defects, acc

Updated on: January 17,2024

Offspring of teen, young adult women with cancer history more likely to have birth defects

byUniversity of Texas Health Science Center at HoustonCredit: CC0 Public DomainThe offspring of adolescent and young adult women with a history of cancer face a higher risk of birth defects, acc

Updated on:January 17,2024

How 'natural-killer' cells might help women avoid a deadly risk of childbirth

by Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical CenterThese microscopic slides of mouse placentas and uterine tissue show the importance of the protein Gab3 for ensuring a healthy delivery. On the

Updated on: March 12,2024

How 'natural-killer' cells might help women avoid a deadly risk of childbirth

by Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical CenterThese microscopic slides of mouse placentas and uterine tissue show the importance of the protein Gab3 for ensuring a healthy delivery. On the

Updated on:March 12,2024

Percutaneous tibial nerve stimulation beneficial for overactive bladder

by Elana GotkineFor women with overactive bladder (OAB), percutaneous tibial nerve stimulation (PTNS) is associated with improvement of symptoms, according to a study published online May 16 in the&nb

Updated on: January 19,2024

Percutaneous tibial nerve stimulation beneficial for overactive bladder

by Elana GotkineFor women with overactive bladder (OAB), percutaneous tibial nerve stimulation (PTNS) is associated with improvement of symptoms, according to a study published online May 16 in the&nb

Updated on:January 19,2024