Researchers find lack of personalized maternity care is causing more unassisted 'freebirths'

by Robert Gordon UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThe number of women having unassisted births, or 'freebirths' across the UK is believed to be rising, as more expectant mothers are

Updated on: March 19,2024

Researchers find lack of personalized maternity care is causing more unassisted 'freebirths'

by Robert Gordon UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThe number of women having unassisted births, or 'freebirths' across the UK is believed to be rising, as more expectant mothers are

Updated on:March 19,2024

Vaginismus: The common condition leading to painful sex

by Anita M Elias,The ConversationCredit: CC0 Public DomainThe social and cultural messages we receive around sex give the impression everyone's "doing it" and it's always fun a

Updated on: May 06,2024

Vaginismus: The common condition leading to painful sex

by Anita M Elias,The ConversationCredit: CC0 Public DomainThe social and cultural messages we receive around sex give the impression everyone's "doing it" and it's always fun a

Updated on:May 06,2024

In a post-Roe world, more miscarriage and stillbirth prosecutions await women

by Patricia Hurtado, Francesca MaglioneCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainIn Texas, 26-year-old Lizelle Herrera was arrested and charged with murder for self-induced abortion. In California, 29-year-ol

Updated on: April 11,2024

In a post-Roe world, more miscarriage and stillbirth prosecutions await women

by Patricia Hurtado, Francesca MaglioneCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainIn Texas, 26-year-old Lizelle Herrera was arrested and charged with murder for self-induced abortion. In California, 29-year-ol

Updated on:April 11,2024

Size of the mother and father found to impact the risk of having a big baby

byUniversity of BergenFlow diagram of the study sample from the Medical Birth Registry of Norway 1967–2017. Credit:Paediatric and Perinatal Epidemiology(2023). DOI: 10.1111/ppe.13005

Updated on: January 17,2024

Size of the mother and father found to impact the risk of having a big baby

byUniversity of BergenFlow diagram of the study sample from the Medical Birth Registry of Norway 1967–2017. Credit:Paediatric and Perinatal Epidemiology(2023). DOI: 10.1111/ppe.13005

Updated on:January 17,2024

Study finds serotonin transport in the brain increases in women with premenstrual dysphoric disorder

by Max Planck SocietyThe scientists took images of the womens’ brain with positron emission tomography (PET) at different cycle times. Credit: MPI CBSScientists led by Julia Sacher from Max Planc

Updated on: June 07,2024

Study finds serotonin transport in the brain increases in women with premenstrual dysphoric disorder

by Max Planck SocietyThe scientists took images of the womens’ brain with positron emission tomography (PET) at different cycle times. Credit: MPI CBSScientists led by Julia Sacher from Max Planc

Updated on:June 07,2024

PMS: What it is, symptoms, and how to get relief

by Sue BenzulyAre you tired of feeling moody, bloated and achy every month right before you get your period?You're not alone. Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) is a common condition that affects many wo

Updated on: February 18,2024

PMS: What it is, symptoms, and how to get relief

by Sue BenzulyAre you tired of feeling moody, bloated and achy every month right before you get your period?You're not alone. Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) is a common condition that affects many wo

Updated on:February 18,2024

Pessaries are still a taboo topic, but these ancient devices help many women

by Anna Rosamilia and Mugdha Kulkarni,The ConversationCredit: William Fortunato from PexelsA vaginalpessaryis a removable device inserted in the vagina to support its walls or uterus

Updated on: March 16,2024

Pessaries are still a taboo topic, but these ancient devices help many women

by Anna Rosamilia and Mugdha Kulkarni,The ConversationCredit: William Fortunato from PexelsA vaginalpessaryis a removable device inserted in the vagina to support its walls or uterus

Updated on:March 16,2024

Feds try to head off growing problem of overdoses among expectant mothers

by Jazmin Orozco Rodriguez, Katheryn Houghton, KFF Health NewsCredit: CC0 Public DomainWhen Andria Peterson began working as a clinical pharmacist in the pediatric and neonatal intensive care units at

Updated on: January 15,2024

Feds try to head off growing problem of overdoses among expectant mothers

by Jazmin Orozco Rodriguez, Katheryn Houghton, KFF Health NewsCredit: CC0 Public DomainWhen Andria Peterson began working as a clinical pharmacist in the pediatric and neonatal intensive care units at

Updated on:January 15,2024

Stress during pregnancy can lead to early maturation of first-born daughters, suggests study

by Elizabeth Kivowitz,University of California, Los AngelesSilhouette of a pregnant woman with a pink arrow pointing to a girl and a blue arrow pointing to a boy. Credit:Psychoneuroendocri

Updated on: March 07,2024

Stress during pregnancy can lead to early maturation of first-born daughters, suggests study

by Elizabeth Kivowitz,University of California, Los AngelesSilhouette of a pregnant woman with a pink arrow pointing to a girl and a blue arrow pointing to a boy. Credit:Psychoneuroendocri

Updated on:March 07,2024

Prolonged use of hormone therapy may minimize muscle loss associated with aging

by The North American Menopause SocietyCredit: CC0 Public DomainSkeletal muscle mass and strength are critical in helping prevent falls, fractures, and disability. Yet, they continue to decline d

Updated on: April 01,2024

Prolonged use of hormone therapy may minimize muscle loss associated with aging

by The North American Menopause SocietyCredit: CC0 Public DomainSkeletal muscle mass and strength are critical in helping prevent falls, fractures, and disability. Yet, they continue to decline d

Updated on:April 01,2024