Stricter abortion laws linked to increase in unintended births

by Tom Fleischman,Cornell UniversityPercentage of pregnancies that resulted in live birth that were unintended, by state, 2012–2018. Map was created from author's own analysis of PRAMS data,

Updated on: January 15,2024

Stricter abortion laws linked to increase in unintended births

by Tom Fleischman,Cornell UniversityPercentage of pregnancies that resulted in live birth that were unintended, by state, 2012–2018. Map was created from author's own analysis of PRAMS data,

Updated on:January 15,2024

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

Foot kinematics change over course of pregnancy

by David Bradley,InderscienceCredit: CC0 Public DomainThe walking style, or gait, of women in the third trimester of pregnancy changes significantly from that seen in the earlier steps of the pr

Updated on: March 16,2024

Foot kinematics change over course of pregnancy

by David Bradley,InderscienceCredit: CC0 Public DomainThe walking style, or gait, of women in the third trimester of pregnancy changes significantly from that seen in the earlier steps of the pr

Updated on:March 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

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

Air pollution exposure in early pregnancy linked to miscarriage, study suggests

by National Institutes of HealthCredit: CC0 Public DomainExposure to common air pollutants, such as ozone and fine particles, may increase the risk of early pregnancy loss, according to a study c

Updated on: March 05,2024

Air pollution exposure in early pregnancy linked to miscarriage, study suggests

by National Institutes of HealthCredit: CC0 Public DomainExposure to common air pollutants, such as ozone and fine particles, may increase the risk of early pregnancy loss, according to a study c

Updated on:March 05,2024

Simple blood test could determine preterm birth rate in low-resource countries

by The Ottawa HospitalStudy funded by Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation shows blood test and mathematical model can accurately identify preterm babies without ultrasound. Photo shows researchers Dr.

Updated on: April 02,2024

Simple blood test could determine preterm birth rate in low-resource countries

by The Ottawa HospitalStudy funded by Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation shows blood test and mathematical model can accurately identify preterm babies without ultrasound. Photo shows researchers Dr.

Updated on:April 02,2024

Seafood offers vital nutrient for expectant moms and babies

by Len Canter, Healthday Reporter(HealthDay)—Omega-3 fatty acids, found in foods including fatty fish and flaxseed, may be best known for their link to heart health, but they're also vital for pre

Updated on: March 09,2024

Seafood offers vital nutrient for expectant moms and babies

by Len Canter, Healthday Reporter(HealthDay)—Omega-3 fatty acids, found in foods including fatty fish and flaxseed, may be best known for their link to heart health, but they're also vital for pre

Updated on:March 09,2024

Premature birth linked to increased risk of chronic kidney disease into later life

by British Medical JournalCredit: CC0 Public DomainPreterm and early term birth are strong risk factors for the development of chronic kidney disease (CKD) from childhood into mid-adulthood, sugg

Updated on: April 01,2024

Premature birth linked to increased risk of chronic kidney disease into later life

by British Medical JournalCredit: CC0 Public DomainPreterm and early term birth are strong risk factors for the development of chronic kidney disease (CKD) from childhood into mid-adulthood, sugg

Updated on:April 01,2024

Researchers identify gene mutations linked to pregnancy sickness

by Zara Abrams,University of Southern CaliforniaCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainMost women experience nausea and vomiting during pregnancy, but a condition known as hyperemesis gravidarum (HG)

Updated on: May 23,2024

Researchers identify gene mutations linked to pregnancy sickness

by Zara Abrams,University of Southern CaliforniaCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainMost women experience nausea and vomiting during pregnancy, but a condition known as hyperemesis gravidarum (HG)

Updated on:May 23,2024

Availability of Down syndrome-related pregnancy termination decreases the number of births with Down syndrome

by McKenzie Ridings,Massachusetts General HospitalCredit: Massachusetts General HospitalResearchers from Mass General for Children and colleagues have learned more about the effect of selective

Updated on: March 09,2024

Availability of Down syndrome-related pregnancy termination decreases the number of births with Down syndrome

by McKenzie Ridings,Massachusetts General HospitalCredit: Massachusetts General HospitalResearchers from Mass General for Children and colleagues have learned more about the effect of selective

Updated on:March 09,2024