Guidelines for supporting breastfeeding during maternal or child hospitalization

by Mary Ann Liebert, IncCredit: CC0 Public DomainThe Academy of Breastfeeding Medicine (ABM) has released its new recommendations on supporting breastfeeding during maternal or child hospitalizat

Updated on: March 23,2024

Guidelines for supporting breastfeeding during maternal or child hospitalization

by Mary Ann Liebert, IncCredit: CC0 Public DomainThe Academy of Breastfeeding Medicine (ABM) has released its new recommendations on supporting breastfeeding during maternal or child hospitalizat

Updated on:March 23,2024

1 in 5 U.S. mothers say they've been mistreated during maternity care

by Denise MannFrom receiving no response to cries for help to being verbally abused, 1 in 5 U.S. mothers say they were mistreated by a health care professional during pregnancy and delivery.Rates of m

Updated on: January 17,2024

1 in 5 U.S. mothers say they've been mistreated during maternity care

by Denise MannFrom receiving no response to cries for help to being verbally abused, 1 in 5 U.S. mothers say they were mistreated by a health care professional during pregnancy and delivery.Rates of m

Updated on:January 17,2024

Menopause and migraines: New findings point to power of prevention

by University of MichiganCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainFor middle-aged women plagued by migraines, or hot flashes and night sweats, another worry may linger in the backs of their minds: whethe

Updated on: March 07,2024

Menopause and migraines: New findings point to power of prevention

by University of MichiganCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainFor middle-aged women plagued by migraines, or hot flashes and night sweats, another worry may linger in the backs of their minds: whethe

Updated on:March 07,2024

Breaking down barriers: What happens when the vaginal microbiome attacks

byUniversity of California - San DiegoIn bacterial vaginosis, bacteria (bottom) attack the surface of epithelial cells in the vagina (top). This phenomenon could help explain why bacterial vagin

Updated on: January 16,2024

Breaking down barriers: What happens when the vaginal microbiome attacks

byUniversity of California - San DiegoIn bacterial vaginosis, bacteria (bottom) attack the surface of epithelial cells in the vagina (top). This phenomenon could help explain why bacterial vagin

Updated on:January 16,2024

Nutritional supplementation in preconception and pregnancy linked to reduced risk of preterm birth

by University of SouthamptonCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainIncreasing evidence suggests that a mother's nutritional status at the onset of pregnancy has an important influence on the growt

Updated on: April 11,2024

Nutritional supplementation in preconception and pregnancy linked to reduced risk of preterm birth

by University of SouthamptonCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainIncreasing evidence suggests that a mother's nutritional status at the onset of pregnancy has an important influence on the growt

Updated on:April 11,2024

Fetal heart rate monitoring during labour in low-resource countries

by University of StavangerCredit: CC0 Public DomainWorldwide, there are over 3 million stillbirths and approximately 3 million newborn deaths each year, most in low-resource countries. About 2 mi

Updated on: March 19,2024

Fetal heart rate monitoring during labour in low-resource countries

by University of StavangerCredit: CC0 Public DomainWorldwide, there are over 3 million stillbirths and approximately 3 million newborn deaths each year, most in low-resource countries. About 2 mi

Updated on:March 19,2024

Many women with epilepsy unaware of seizure meds' risks to pregnancy

by Dennis ThompsonMany women with epilepsy who are of childbearing age might not realize their anti-seizure drugs can raise the risk of birth defects or dampen the effectiveness of their birth control

Updated on: December 13,2024

Many women with epilepsy unaware of seizure meds' risks to pregnancy

by Dennis ThompsonMany women with epilepsy who are of childbearing age might not realize their anti-seizure drugs can raise the risk of birth defects or dampen the effectiveness of their birth control

Updated on:December 13,2024

Study finds potential predictor for perimenopause

by King's College LondonCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA new study has found women 'age' significantly faster in the perimenopausal period, based on analysis of the IgG glycome. Thi

Updated on: May 27,2024

Study finds potential predictor for perimenopause

by King's College LondonCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA new study has found women 'age' significantly faster in the perimenopausal period, based on analysis of the IgG glycome. Thi

Updated on:May 27,2024

Exercise found to reduce menopausal symptoms in cancer survivors

by University of QueenslandCredit: CC0 Public DomainPhysical activity can reduce the severity of early menopausal symptoms in women who have had cancer treatment, a University of Queensland study

Updated on: April 11,2024

Exercise found to reduce menopausal symptoms in cancer survivors

by University of QueenslandCredit: CC0 Public DomainPhysical activity can reduce the severity of early menopausal symptoms in women who have had cancer treatment, a University of Queensland study

Updated on:April 11,2024

Care after miscarriage needs standardised approach, report reveals

by University of BristolCredit: University of BristolThe standard of care for mothers experiencing the end of a pregnancy varies widely, with more to be done to replicate good practice found in s

Updated on: March 05,2024

Care after miscarriage needs standardised approach, report reveals

by University of BristolCredit: University of BristolThe standard of care for mothers experiencing the end of a pregnancy varies widely, with more to be done to replicate good practice found in s

Updated on:March 05,2024