Midwives more enthusiastic than doctors about water birth

by University of South AustraliaCredit: CC0 Public DomainAn Australian study of midwives' views on water immersion during labour and birth shows almost 90 per cent believe the practice should

Updated on: March 23,2024

Midwives more enthusiastic than doctors about water birth

by University of South AustraliaCredit: CC0 Public DomainAn Australian study of midwives' views on water immersion during labour and birth shows almost 90 per cent believe the practice should

Updated on:March 23,2024

Research shows maternal dengue immunity worsens birth defects caused by Zika virus

by Federico Graciano,Duke-NUS Medical SchoolCredit: CC0 Public DomainA first-of-its-kind study led by Duke-NUS Medical School has shown that prior maternal immunity to the dengue virus substanti

Updated on: January 15,2024

Research shows maternal dengue immunity worsens birth defects caused by Zika virus

by Federico Graciano,Duke-NUS Medical SchoolCredit: CC0 Public DomainA first-of-its-kind study led by Duke-NUS Medical School has shown that prior maternal immunity to the dengue virus substanti

Updated on:January 15,2024

Study could be key to addressing troubling causes of maternal mortality in US

by University of Texas at San AntonioCredit: CC0 Public DomainResearchers from The University of Texas at San Antonio College for Health, Community and Policy (HCaP) have conducted a study that c

Updated on: March 30,2024

Study could be key to addressing troubling causes of maternal mortality in US

by University of Texas at San AntonioCredit: CC0 Public DomainResearchers from The University of Texas at San Antonio College for Health, Community and Policy (HCaP) have conducted a study that c

Updated on:March 30,2024

High-resolution map of the human placenta reveals COVID virus hideouts

byBaylor College of MedicineFetus in utero, between fifth and sixth months. Image credit: Wikipedia.Until now, scientific evidence has been inconclusive regarding the ability of SARS-CoV-2, the

Updated on: January 18,2024

High-resolution map of the human placenta reveals COVID virus hideouts

byBaylor College of MedicineFetus in utero, between fifth and sixth months. Image credit: Wikipedia.Until now, scientific evidence has been inconclusive regarding the ability of SARS-CoV-2, the

Updated on:January 18,2024

Healing the heartbreak of stillbirth and newborn death

by University of QueenslandCredit: CC0 Public DomainParents who experience stillbirth or neonatal death will be offered "the best possible care in the worst possible circumstance," than

Updated on: March 23,2024

Healing the heartbreak of stillbirth and newborn death

by University of QueenslandCredit: CC0 Public DomainParents who experience stillbirth or neonatal death will be offered "the best possible care in the worst possible circumstance," than

Updated on:March 23,2024

Study finds overdose deaths increased in pregnant and postpartum women from early 2018 to late 2021

byNational Institutes of HealthCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainDrug overdose deaths rose markedly between January to June 2018 and July to December 2021 among 10- to 44-year-old girls and wome

Updated on: January 15,2024

Study finds overdose deaths increased in pregnant and postpartum women from early 2018 to late 2021

byNational Institutes of HealthCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainDrug overdose deaths rose markedly between January to June 2018 and July to December 2021 among 10- to 44-year-old girls and wome

Updated on:January 15,2024

Common pelvic pain drug is ineffective, study finds

by University of EdinburghCredit: CC0 Public DomainA drug that is regularly used to treat chronic pelvic pain in women has been found to be no more effective than a placebo, a new study has found

Updated on: June 07,2024

Common pelvic pain drug is ineffective, study finds

by University of EdinburghCredit: CC0 Public DomainA drug that is regularly used to treat chronic pelvic pain in women has been found to be no more effective than a placebo, a new study has found

Updated on:June 07,2024

Pregnant women and babies can be vegans but careful nutrition planning is essential

by Clare Collins,The ConversationCredit: Amina Filkins from PexelsAsmore Australians opt for meat-free diets, some are cutting out animal products altogether and going vegan. But is this s

Updated on: April 18,2024

Pregnant women and babies can be vegans but careful nutrition planning is essential

by Clare Collins,The ConversationCredit: Amina Filkins from PexelsAsmore Australians opt for meat-free diets, some are cutting out animal products altogether and going vegan. But is this s

Updated on:April 18,2024

Undiagnosed endometriosis can harm fertility

by Cara MurezWomen with undiagnosed endometriosis had far fewer babies than their peers in the years preceding their diagnosis, according to new research."Our findings suggest that doctors who se

Updated on: January 21,2024

Undiagnosed endometriosis can harm fertility

by Cara MurezWomen with undiagnosed endometriosis had far fewer babies than their peers in the years preceding their diagnosis, according to new research."Our findings suggest that doctors who se

Updated on:January 21,2024

Study highlights failure to recognise risks of epilepsy drug in pregnancy

by Mike Addelman,University of ManchesterCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainDoctors are often failing to inform patients about the risk of birth defects to their unborn babies of a commonly used

Updated on: May 26,2024

Study highlights failure to recognise risks of epilepsy drug in pregnancy

by Mike Addelman,University of ManchesterCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainDoctors are often failing to inform patients about the risk of birth defects to their unborn babies of a commonly used

Updated on:May 26,2024