Most infants with RSV-related critical illness born at term

by Elana GotkineMost infants requiring intensive care for respiratory syncytial virus are born at term, and do not have underlying medical conditions, according to a study published online Aug. 15 in&

Updated on: January 19,2024

Most infants with RSV-related critical illness born at term

by Elana GotkineMost infants requiring intensive care for respiratory syncytial virus are born at term, and do not have underlying medical conditions, according to a study published online Aug. 15 in&

Updated on:January 19,2024

Midwifery care at hospitals is associated with fewer medical interventions

by University of Massachusetts AmherstLaura Attanasio at UMass Amherst and colleagues analyzed hospital-level data reported in New York State over one year and found that women who gave birth at

Updated on: May 09,2024

Midwifery care at hospitals is associated with fewer medical interventions

by University of Massachusetts AmherstLaura Attanasio at UMass Amherst and colleagues analyzed hospital-level data reported in New York State over one year and found that women who gave birth at

Updated on:May 09,2024

Some hospitals ban vaginal birth after cesarean. A California obstetrician rebelled and won

by Ariane Lange, The Sacramento BeeCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAnnette Fineberg realized the policy was bull.The obstetrician's patient—who was overweight, in active labor, delivering a prem

Updated on: January 16,2024

Some hospitals ban vaginal birth after cesarean. A California obstetrician rebelled and won

by Ariane Lange, The Sacramento BeeCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAnnette Fineberg realized the policy was bull.The obstetrician's patient—who was overweight, in active labor, delivering a prem

Updated on:January 16,2024

Globally, only half of women get treatment for preventable killer of newborns

by Columbia University Irving Medical CenterCredit: CC0 Public DomainOnly half of pregnant women worldwide who need a treatment developed over 50 years ago to prevent Rh disease—an often-fatal co

Updated on: April 07,2024

Globally, only half of women get treatment for preventable killer of newborns

by Columbia University Irving Medical CenterCredit: CC0 Public DomainOnly half of pregnant women worldwide who need a treatment developed over 50 years ago to prevent Rh disease—an often-fatal co

Updated on:April 07,2024

Calm the immune system, halt premature birth

by Kim Krieger,University of ConnecticutCredit: CC0 Public DomainPremature birth is the leading cause of infant death and disability in the U.S., and costs billions in dollars and heartache ever

Updated on: March 07,2024

Calm the immune system, halt premature birth

by Kim Krieger,University of ConnecticutCredit: CC0 Public DomainPremature birth is the leading cause of infant death and disability in the U.S., and costs billions in dollars and heartache ever

Updated on:March 07,2024

In Mississippi, a huge jump in cases of babies born with syphilis

by Steven ReinbergThe United States is experiencing an alarming wave of congenital syphilis, and one southern state saw a 1,000% rise in babies born with the infection between 2016 and 2022.The number

Updated on: January 17,2024

In Mississippi, a huge jump in cases of babies born with syphilis

by Steven ReinbergThe United States is experiencing an alarming wave of congenital syphilis, and one southern state saw a 1,000% rise in babies born with the infection between 2016 and 2022.The number

Updated on:January 17,2024

ACOG: Interpregnancy period should maximize women's health

(HealthDay)—Providers should maximize women's health during the interpregnancy period, continuing care beyond the immediate postpartum period, according to a consensus report published online Dec.

Updated on: March 12,2024

ACOG: Interpregnancy period should maximize women's health

(HealthDay)—Providers should maximize women's health during the interpregnancy period, continuing care beyond the immediate postpartum period, according to a consensus report published online Dec.

Updated on:March 12,2024

Study uncovers pregnant women's fears during the COVID-19 pandemic

by WileyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainIn a survey-based study published inNursing Open, fear was present in 95.2% of pregnant women during the first months of the COVID-19 pandemic. Fear

Updated on: May 27,2024

Study uncovers pregnant women's fears during the COVID-19 pandemic

by WileyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainIn a survey-based study published inNursing Open, fear was present in 95.2% of pregnant women during the first months of the COVID-19 pandemic. Fear

Updated on:May 27,2024

Study: Most Ohioans received abortion care after 6 weeks

by Misti Crane,The Ohio State UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainPrior to Ohio's new six-week cutoff for legal abortions, about 9 in 10 people seeking care in Ohio had abortions lat

Updated on: June 11,2024

Study: Most Ohioans received abortion care after 6 weeks

by Misti Crane,The Ohio State UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainPrior to Ohio's new six-week cutoff for legal abortions, about 9 in 10 people seeking care in Ohio had abortions lat

Updated on:June 11,2024

Study finds no increased risk of birth defects after COVID-19 infection or vaccination in early pregnancy

byBritish Medical JournalCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainNeither COVID-19 infection nor vaccination during the first trimester of pregnancy is associated with increased risk of major birth def

Updated on: July 25,2024

Study finds no increased risk of birth defects after COVID-19 infection or vaccination in early pregnancy

byBritish Medical JournalCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainNeither COVID-19 infection nor vaccination during the first trimester of pregnancy is associated with increased risk of major birth def

Updated on:July 25,2024