Around 60 percent of pregnant women got flu shot in 2019 to 2020

(HealthDay)—About 61 percent of pregnant women received the influenza vaccination and 56.6 percent received the reduced diphtheria toxoid and acellular pertussis (Tdap) vaccination in 2019 to 2020, ac

Updated on: March 12,2024

Around 60 percent of pregnant women got flu shot in 2019 to 2020

(HealthDay)—About 61 percent of pregnant women received the influenza vaccination and 56.6 percent received the reduced diphtheria toxoid and acellular pertussis (Tdap) vaccination in 2019 to 2020, ac

Updated on:March 12,2024

Smartphone app could improve aspirin use for healthy pregnancies

by University of PittsburghVisual abstract: Use of a smartphone app to explore potential underuse of prophylactic aspirin for preeclampsia. Credit: University of Pittsburgh Division of General In

Updated on: March 24,2024

Smartphone app could improve aspirin use for healthy pregnancies

by University of PittsburghVisual abstract: Use of a smartphone app to explore potential underuse of prophylactic aspirin for preeclampsia. Credit: University of Pittsburgh Division of General In

Updated on:March 24,2024

Income affects maternal and infant health in some unexpected ways, study finds

by Bob Needham,University of MichiganCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainWhile higher income improves maternal and infant health over time, it's not enough to offset the impact of race, accord

Updated on: June 04,2024

Income affects maternal and infant health in some unexpected ways, study finds

by Bob Needham,University of MichiganCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainWhile higher income improves maternal and infant health over time, it's not enough to offset the impact of race, accord

Updated on:June 04,2024

Pregnancy complications in assisted reproduction linked to a specific process

by Perelman School of Medicine at the University of PennsylvaniaHuman Embryo. Credit: Ed Uthman, MD/WikipediaAn experimental study from researchers in the Perelman School of Medicine at the Unive

Updated on: April 23,2024

Pregnancy complications in assisted reproduction linked to a specific process

by Perelman School of Medicine at the University of PennsylvaniaHuman Embryo. Credit: Ed Uthman, MD/WikipediaAn experimental study from researchers in the Perelman School of Medicine at the Unive

Updated on:April 23,2024

Birthweight and early pregnancy body mass index may risk pregnancy complications

by WileyCredit: CC0 Public DomainWomen who were born with a low birthweight are at increased risk of pregnancy complications, according to a newObesitystudy. The findings suggest that

Updated on: March 05,2024

Birthweight and early pregnancy body mass index may risk pregnancy complications

by WileyCredit: CC0 Public DomainWomen who were born with a low birthweight are at increased risk of pregnancy complications, according to a newObesitystudy. The findings suggest that

Updated on:March 05,2024

Prior abortion does not negatively affect feelings of parental competence

by WileyCredit: CC0 Public DomainA recent study found that a prior induced abortion did not negatively impact a woman's psychological well-being or her thoughts about her competence as a pare

Updated on: March 23,2024

Prior abortion does not negatively affect feelings of parental competence

by WileyCredit: CC0 Public DomainA recent study found that a prior induced abortion did not negatively impact a woman's psychological well-being or her thoughts about her competence as a pare

Updated on:March 23,2024

Study links marijuana use in pregnancy to infant health risks

by Jeremy OlsonCredit: CC0 Public DomainResearchers in Minnesota and Iowa have found greater risks of social and emotional problems in infants whose mothers consumed marijuana during pregnancy.Using r

Updated on: June 12,2024

Study links marijuana use in pregnancy to infant health risks

by Jeremy OlsonCredit: CC0 Public DomainResearchers in Minnesota and Iowa have found greater risks of social and emotional problems in infants whose mothers consumed marijuana during pregnancy.Using r

Updated on:June 12,2024

Researchers find flooding stress impacts unborn children

by North Dakota State UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainNDSU researchers have discovered differences in child development based on how close mothers are to flooding during their pregnancies. The

Updated on: March 07,2024

Researchers find flooding stress impacts unborn children

by North Dakota State UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainNDSU researchers have discovered differences in child development based on how close mothers are to flooding during their pregnancies. The

Updated on:March 07,2024

Maternity care 'deserts' common throughout America, report finds

by Cara MurezMore U.S. women are living in areas with little or no maternity care, raising concern about their ability to have a healthy pregnancy and birth.New research from the March of Dimes shows

Updated on: January 19,2024

Maternity care 'deserts' common throughout America, report finds

by Cara MurezMore U.S. women are living in areas with little or no maternity care, raising concern about their ability to have a healthy pregnancy and birth.New research from the March of Dimes shows

Updated on:January 19,2024

Rural counties with access to obstetrics have healthier infant birth outcomes

by American Academy of Family PhysiciansCredit: CC0 Public DomainRural areas with local access to obstetrical care report better infant health outcomes, including lower infant mortality rates and

Updated on: April 29,2024

Rural counties with access to obstetrics have healthier infant birth outcomes

by American Academy of Family PhysiciansCredit: CC0 Public DomainRural areas with local access to obstetrical care report better infant health outcomes, including lower infant mortality rates and

Updated on:April 29,2024