7 million US women live in maternity care 'deserts'

The United States is still among one of the most dangerous developed nations for childbirth, especially in rural areas and communities of color, according to a new March of Dimes report. About 36 perc

Updated on: March 12,2024

7 million US women live in maternity care 'deserts'

The United States is still among one of the most dangerous developed nations for childbirth, especially in rural areas and communities of color, according to a new March of Dimes report. About 36 perc

Updated on:March 12,2024

Double-edged health care experience for endometriosis

(HealthDay)—For women with endometriosis, the health care experience is double-edged, with both a destructive and constructive side, according to a study published online May 11 in theJournal of

Updated on: March 19,2024

Double-edged health care experience for endometriosis

(HealthDay)—For women with endometriosis, the health care experience is double-edged, with both a destructive and constructive side, according to a study published online May 11 in theJournal of

Updated on:March 19,2024

COVID-19 vaccination associated with a small, temporary increase in menstrual cycle length, study suggests

by NIH/Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human DevelopmentCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainWomen receiving one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine during a single menstrual cy

Updated on: May 20,2024

COVID-19 vaccination associated with a small, temporary increase in menstrual cycle length, study suggests

by NIH/Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human DevelopmentCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainWomen receiving one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine during a single menstrual cy

Updated on:May 20,2024

US panel recommends nonprescription use of contraception pill

Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA US panel of health experts voted Wednesday in favor of making birth control pills available without a prescription, a move backed by reproductive rights advocates e

Updated on: March 02,2024

US panel recommends nonprescription use of contraception pill

Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA US panel of health experts voted Wednesday in favor of making birth control pills available without a prescription, a move backed by reproductive rights advocates e

Updated on:March 02,2024

Do economic conditions affect pregnancy outcomes?

by WileyCredit: CC0 Public DomainEconomic downturn during early pregnancy was linked with modest increases in preterm birth in aPaediatric and Perinatal Epidemiologyanalysis.For the a

Updated on: March 05,2024

Do economic conditions affect pregnancy outcomes?

by WileyCredit: CC0 Public DomainEconomic downturn during early pregnancy was linked with modest increases in preterm birth in aPaediatric and Perinatal Epidemiologyanalysis.For the a

Updated on:March 05,2024

Diagnoses of suicidal ideation surged among Black pregnant women in 10-year study

by Sharita Forrest,University of Illinois at Urbana-ChampaignCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainDiagnoses of suicidal ideation soared by more than 700% among Black women in the year before childbi

Updated on: May 13,2024

Diagnoses of suicidal ideation surged among Black pregnant women in 10-year study

by Sharita Forrest,University of Illinois at Urbana-ChampaignCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainDiagnoses of suicidal ideation soared by more than 700% among Black women in the year before childbi

Updated on:May 13,2024

The Lancet warns US Supreme Court over abortion

Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainBritish medical journalThe Lancetwarned Friday that US Supreme Court justices would have "women's blood on their hands" if they strike down

Updated on: March 12,2024

The Lancet warns US Supreme Court over abortion

Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainBritish medical journalThe Lancetwarned Friday that US Supreme Court justices would have "women's blood on their hands" if they strike down

Updated on:March 12,2024

Gestational weight gain increased in Louisiana during the pandemic, reports research

byLouisiana State UniversityDr. Leanne Redman, Associate Executive Director for Scientific Education at Pennington Biomedical and Professor of Reproductive Endocrinology & Women's Health

Updated on: January 17,2024

Gestational weight gain increased in Louisiana during the pandemic, reports research

byLouisiana State UniversityDr. Leanne Redman, Associate Executive Director for Scientific Education at Pennington Biomedical and Professor of Reproductive Endocrinology & Women's Health

Updated on:January 17,2024

New study shows good mental health in young adults born after assisted reproduction

by Karolinska InstitutetCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainUse of assisted reproductive techniques (ART) does not lead to poorer mental health in children across adolescence and young adulthood, a

Updated on: June 29,2024

New study shows good mental health in young adults born after assisted reproduction

by Karolinska InstitutetCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainUse of assisted reproductive techniques (ART) does not lead to poorer mental health in children across adolescence and young adulthood, a

Updated on:June 29,2024

Researchers identify potential approaches to modify the vaginal microbiome

by Massachusetts General HospitalCredit: CC0 Public DomainThe female genital tract is naturally colonized by mixed communities of bacteria, known as the vaginal microbiome. When these communities

Updated on: May 23,2024

Researchers identify potential approaches to modify the vaginal microbiome

by Massachusetts General HospitalCredit: CC0 Public DomainThe female genital tract is naturally colonized by mixed communities of bacteria, known as the vaginal microbiome. When these communities

Updated on:May 23,2024