Prenatal care in first trimester for majority of 2016 U.S. births

(HealthDay)—Overall, 77.1 percent of women who gave birth in 2016 initiated prenatal care in the first trimester of pregnancy, according to a report published in the U.S. Centers for Disease Control a

Updated on: March 12,2024

Prenatal care in first trimester for majority of 2016 U.S. births

(HealthDay)—Overall, 77.1 percent of women who gave birth in 2016 initiated prenatal care in the first trimester of pregnancy, according to a report published in the U.S. Centers for Disease Control a

Updated on:March 12,2024

Plans for children often derailed by chronic illness

by Monash UniversityCredit: Monash UniversityMore than four million Australian women of childbearing age are living with chronic conditions like diabetes, cystic fibrosis and asthma, and many are

Updated on: March 07,2024

Plans for children often derailed by chronic illness

by Monash UniversityCredit: Monash UniversityMore than four million Australian women of childbearing age are living with chronic conditions like diabetes, cystic fibrosis and asthma, and many are

Updated on:March 07,2024

Study shows marketing claims regarding effectiveness of home fertility tests are misleading

byUniversity of SydneyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainMany websites selling home fertility tests, also known as the "egg timer" test, directly to consumers are making misleading claim

Updated on: January 19,2024

Study shows marketing claims regarding effectiveness of home fertility tests are misleading

byUniversity of SydneyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainMany websites selling home fertility tests, also known as the "egg timer" test, directly to consumers are making misleading claim

Updated on:January 19,2024

Frequent emergency care during pregnancy could signal greater risk for severe maternal morbidity

byBoston UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainFrequent hospital visits during pregnancy could be a sign that a pregnant person will encounter life-threatening complications during or after

Updated on: December 06,2024

Frequent emergency care during pregnancy could signal greater risk for severe maternal morbidity

byBoston UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainFrequent hospital visits during pregnancy could be a sign that a pregnant person will encounter life-threatening complications during or after

Updated on:December 06,2024

Maternal deaths up with pregnancies complicated by cancer

Among pregnancies complicated by cancer, the risks for severe maternal morbidity and mortality are increased, according to a research letter published online June 16 inJAMA Oncology.Koji Matsuo,

Updated on: April 18,2024

Maternal deaths up with pregnancies complicated by cancer

Among pregnancies complicated by cancer, the risks for severe maternal morbidity and mortality are increased, according to a research letter published online June 16 inJAMA Oncology.Koji Matsuo,

Updated on:April 18,2024

Researchers use human-centered design to improve mammography process, patient experience

by Tim Tedeschi,University of CincinnatiAnn Brown, left, reviews imaging data with a patient. Credit: UC HealthWhen you order a pizza, an online tracker can provide real-time data that lets you

Updated on: October 31,2024

Researchers use human-centered design to improve mammography process, patient experience

by Tim Tedeschi,University of CincinnatiAnn Brown, left, reviews imaging data with a patient. Credit: UC HealthWhen you order a pizza, an online tracker can provide real-time data that lets you

Updated on:October 31,2024

Half of moms-to-be at risk of preeclampsia are missing out on preventive aspirin

by British Medical JournalCredit: CC0 Public DomainMore than half of mums-to-be who are at risk of the dangerously high blood pressure condition, pre-eclampsia, are missing out on preventive aspi

Updated on: May 16,2024

Half of moms-to-be at risk of preeclampsia are missing out on preventive aspirin

by British Medical JournalCredit: CC0 Public DomainMore than half of mums-to-be who are at risk of the dangerously high blood pressure condition, pre-eclampsia, are missing out on preventive aspi

Updated on:May 16,2024

Study disputes notion that people of color have 'flawed' beliefs about pregnancy

by The City University of New YorkCredit: CC0 Public DomainBlack and Latinx individuals are often the focus of health educational efforts to "correct" perceived flawed beliefs about pre

Updated on: March 02,2024

Study disputes notion that people of color have 'flawed' beliefs about pregnancy

by The City University of New YorkCredit: CC0 Public DomainBlack and Latinx individuals are often the focus of health educational efforts to "correct" perceived flawed beliefs about pre

Updated on:March 02,2024

Smaller eggs enhance IVF outcomes for male infertility in mice

by RIKENIn conventional in vitro fertilization (IVF) procedure, sperm are injected into an egg (oocyte). RIKEN researchers have discovered that using oocytes that are half their usual size can en

Updated on: March 02,2024

Smaller eggs enhance IVF outcomes for male infertility in mice

by RIKENIn conventional in vitro fertilization (IVF) procedure, sperm are injected into an egg (oocyte). RIKEN researchers have discovered that using oocytes that are half their usual size can en

Updated on:March 02,2024

Catching COVID-19 during pregnancy increases risk of hospitalization, premature birth, study finds

by University of British ColumbiaAdverse Maternal Outcomes Associated With SARS-CoV-2 Diagnosis in Pregnancy From March 1, 2020, to October 31, 2021 (N = 6012). Points are offset a small amount a

Updated on: June 04,2024

Catching COVID-19 during pregnancy increases risk of hospitalization, premature birth, study finds

by University of British ColumbiaAdverse Maternal Outcomes Associated With SARS-CoV-2 Diagnosis in Pregnancy From March 1, 2020, to October 31, 2021 (N = 6012). Points are offset a small amount a

Updated on:June 04,2024