Structural sexism and anti-LGB stigma linked to poor birth outcomes in the US

by Columbia University's Mailman School of Public HealthCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainNew research links structural sexism, restrictive family planning policies, and structural discrimina

Updated on: April 07,2024

Structural sexism and anti-LGB stigma linked to poor birth outcomes in the US

by Columbia University's Mailman School of Public HealthCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainNew research links structural sexism, restrictive family planning policies, and structural discrimina

Updated on:April 07,2024

More premature babies born following Swedish parental leave policy

byStockholm UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainThe introduction of a policy protecting parental leave benefits in Sweden in 1980 had unintended consequences on child health. The policy led to an

Updated on: April 27,2024

More premature babies born following Swedish parental leave policy

byStockholm UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainThe introduction of a policy protecting parental leave benefits in Sweden in 1980 had unintended consequences on child health. The policy led to an

Updated on:April 27,2024

'There are two Americas': Pregnancy-related deaths up to three times more likely in states with abortion bans

by Christine FernandoCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainWomen in states with abortions bans are up to three times more likely to die during pregnancy, childbirth or soon after giving birth, according t

Updated on: March 12,2024

'There are two Americas': Pregnancy-related deaths up to three times more likely in states with abortion bans

by Christine FernandoCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainWomen in states with abortions bans are up to three times more likely to die during pregnancy, childbirth or soon after giving birth, according t

Updated on:March 12,2024

Stress during pregnancy may affect baby's sex, risk of preterm birth

by Columbia University Irving Medical CenterCredit: CC0 Public DomainIt's becoming well established that maternal stress during pregnancy can affect fetal and child development as well as bir

Updated on: April 16,2024

Stress during pregnancy may affect baby's sex, risk of preterm birth

by Columbia University Irving Medical CenterCredit: CC0 Public DomainIt's becoming well established that maternal stress during pregnancy can affect fetal and child development as well as bir

Updated on:April 16,2024

In Wisconsin, women's health care is constricted by an 1849 law. These doctors are aghast

by Sarah Varney, KFF Health NewsCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe three women sitting around a table at a busy lunch spot share a grim camaraderie. It's been more than a year since an 1849 law

Updated on: January 19,2024

In Wisconsin, women's health care is constricted by an 1849 law. These doctors are aghast

by Sarah Varney, KFF Health NewsCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe three women sitting around a table at a busy lunch spot share a grim camaraderie. It's been more than a year since an 1849 law

Updated on:January 19,2024

'No place for a mother': S. Korea battles to raise birth rate

by Jung HawonSouth Korea's fertility rate—the number of children a woman is expected to have in her lifetime—fell to 0.95 in the third quarter of 2018, the first time it has dropped below 1 and fa

Updated on: March 09,2024

'No place for a mother': S. Korea battles to raise birth rate

by Jung HawonSouth Korea's fertility rate—the number of children a woman is expected to have in her lifetime—fell to 0.95 in the third quarter of 2018, the first time it has dropped below 1 and fa

Updated on:March 09,2024

Black, rural Southern women at gravest risk from pregnancy miss out on maternal health aid

by Sarah Jane TribbleCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAs maternal mortality skyrockets in the United States, a federal program created to improve rural maternity care has bypassed Black mothers, who

Updated on: February 18,2024

Black, rural Southern women at gravest risk from pregnancy miss out on maternal health aid

by Sarah Jane TribbleCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAs maternal mortality skyrockets in the United States, a federal program created to improve rural maternity care has bypassed Black mothers, who

Updated on:February 18,2024

Higher selenium and manganese levels during pregnancy may protect babies from future high blood pressure

by Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg School of Public HealthCredit: CC0 Public DomainChildren who were exposed to higher levels of trace minerals manganese and selenium during their mothers'

Updated on: April 16,2024

Higher selenium and manganese levels during pregnancy may protect babies from future high blood pressure

by Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg School of Public HealthCredit: CC0 Public DomainChildren who were exposed to higher levels of trace minerals manganese and selenium during their mothers'

Updated on:April 16,2024

Proteomic quantification of native and ECM-enriched mouse ovaries reveals an age-dependent fibro-inflammatory signature

by Impact Journals LLCSummary of key findings. Schematic of key pathways significantly altered in the mouse ovary with age and potential applications of these data for future studies. Credit:Agi

Updated on: January 16,2024

Proteomic quantification of native and ECM-enriched mouse ovaries reveals an age-dependent fibro-inflammatory signature

by Impact Journals LLCSummary of key findings. Schematic of key pathways significantly altered in the mouse ovary with age and potential applications of these data for future studies. Credit:Agi

Updated on:January 16,2024

Four women have two-in-one surgery to reduce their risk of ovarian cancer

byUniversity College LondonCredit: CC0 Public DomainFour women have successfully had a combined surgery, in which they gave birth by cesarean section and at the same time had surgery to reduce t

Updated on: January 16,2024

Four women have two-in-one surgery to reduce their risk of ovarian cancer

byUniversity College LondonCredit: CC0 Public DomainFour women have successfully had a combined surgery, in which they gave birth by cesarean section and at the same time had surgery to reduce t

Updated on:January 16,2024