Pandemic affects pregnancy health whether moms catch COVID or not

by Michael Addelman,University of ManchesterCredit: CC0 Public DomainUK leading pregnancy charity Tommy's warns that pandemic pressures can take a physical toll on mums-to-be—even if they do

Updated on: June 29,2024

Pandemic affects pregnancy health whether moms catch COVID or not

by Michael Addelman,University of ManchesterCredit: CC0 Public DomainUK leading pregnancy charity Tommy's warns that pandemic pressures can take a physical toll on mums-to-be—even if they do

Updated on:June 29,2024

Study calls into question the 'Hispanic paradox' for birth outcomes in New York City

by The City University of New YorkCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainIn the United States, African American or non-Hispanic Black infants have historically experienced worse birth outcomes than Hi

Updated on: June 11,2024

Study calls into question the 'Hispanic paradox' for birth outcomes in New York City

by The City University of New YorkCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainIn the United States, African American or non-Hispanic Black infants have historically experienced worse birth outcomes than Hi

Updated on:June 11,2024

Remote blood pressure monitoring may prevent postpartum issues

by Perelman School of Medicine at the University of PennsylvaniaCovariate balance test for the asynchronous cohort. Credit:Obstetrics & Gynecology(2023) DOI: 10.1097/AOG.000000000

Updated on: April 19,2024

Remote blood pressure monitoring may prevent postpartum issues

by Perelman School of Medicine at the University of PennsylvaniaCovariate balance test for the asynchronous cohort. Credit:Obstetrics & Gynecology(2023) DOI: 10.1097/AOG.000000000

Updated on:April 19,2024

Researchers find success in integrating lawyers into care teams to support pregnant and postpartum patients

by MedStar Health Research InstituteCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainMedical-legal partnerships (MLPs), which include a lawyer as part of a patient's care team, can help health systems address hea

Updated on: January 16,2024

Researchers find success in integrating lawyers into care teams to support pregnant and postpartum patients

by MedStar Health Research InstituteCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainMedical-legal partnerships (MLPs), which include a lawyer as part of a patient's care team, can help health systems address hea

Updated on:January 16,2024

Uncovering the link between attending prenatal checkups and low birth weight in Japan

byTokyo Institute of TechnologyScientists recently pinpointed the main factors associated with mothers' attendance at prenatal checkups and uncovered its link with low birth weight in Japan.

Updated on: February 18,2024

Uncovering the link between attending prenatal checkups and low birth weight in Japan

byTokyo Institute of TechnologyScientists recently pinpointed the main factors associated with mothers' attendance at prenatal checkups and uncovered its link with low birth weight in Japan.

Updated on:February 18,2024

Genetic risk linked to T2DM in women with history of gestational diabetes

(HealthDay)—Among women with a history of gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM), a genetic risk score (GRS) is generally positively associated with type 2 diabetes (T2D) risk, according to a study recen

Updated on: April 29,2024

Genetic risk linked to T2DM in women with history of gestational diabetes

(HealthDay)—Among women with a history of gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM), a genetic risk score (GRS) is generally positively associated with type 2 diabetes (T2D) risk, according to a study recen

Updated on:April 29,2024

Study shows epidurals don't slow labor

by Beth Israel Deaconess Medical CenterCredit: CC0 Public DomainEpidural analgesia - a mix of anesthetics and narcotics delivered by catheter placed close to the nerves of the spine - is the most

Updated on: June 11,2024

Study shows epidurals don't slow labor

by Beth Israel Deaconess Medical CenterCredit: CC0 Public DomainEpidural analgesia - a mix of anesthetics and narcotics delivered by catheter placed close to the nerves of the spine - is the most

Updated on:June 11,2024

Almost two-thirds of residents in US family medicine programs are training in states that have abortion restrictions

byAmerican Academy of Family PhysiciansCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainResearchers performed an analysis to assess the proportion of accredited U.S. family medicine residency programs and trai

Updated on: January 16,2024

Almost two-thirds of residents in US family medicine programs are training in states that have abortion restrictions

byAmerican Academy of Family PhysiciansCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainResearchers performed an analysis to assess the proportion of accredited U.S. family medicine residency programs and trai

Updated on:January 16,2024

Talking postpartum depression and exercise with kinesiology expert

by University of MinnesotaBeth Lewis, Ph.D. Credit: University of MinnesotaMay is Maternal Mental Health Awareness Month. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimate that one in nine

Updated on: April 23,2024

Talking postpartum depression and exercise with kinesiology expert

by University of MinnesotaBeth Lewis, Ph.D. Credit: University of MinnesotaMay is Maternal Mental Health Awareness Month. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimate that one in nine

Updated on:April 23,2024

Moms' and babies' medical data predicts prematurity complications, study shows

by Erin Digitale,Stanford UniversityCredit: AI-generated imageBy sifting through electronic health records of moms and babies using a machine-learning algorithm, scientists can predict how at-ri

Updated on: May 18,2024

Moms' and babies' medical data predicts prematurity complications, study shows

by Erin Digitale,Stanford UniversityCredit: AI-generated imageBy sifting through electronic health records of moms and babies using a machine-learning algorithm, scientists can predict how at-ri

Updated on:May 18,2024