What is ectopic pregnancy? A reproductive health expert explains

by Amy Alspaugh,The ConversationPregnancy test. Credit: public domainAnectopic pregnancyoccurs when a fertilized egg implants outside the uterus. This happens inroughly 2% of p

Updated on: March 05,2024

What is ectopic pregnancy? A reproductive health expert explains

by Amy Alspaugh,The ConversationPregnancy test. Credit: public domainAnectopic pregnancyoccurs when a fertilized egg implants outside the uterus. This happens inroughly 2% of p

Updated on:March 05,2024

ACOG recommends expanding OTC contraception access

In a Committee Opinion published in the October issue ofObstetrics and Gynecology, the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) presents recommendations for expanding over-the-

Updated on: March 12,2024

ACOG recommends expanding OTC contraception access

In a Committee Opinion published in the October issue ofObstetrics and Gynecology, the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) presents recommendations for expanding over-the-

Updated on:March 12,2024

Prenatal wellness classes found to cut moms' depression in half up to eight years later

by Jess Berthold,University of California, San FranciscoCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA low-cost, prenatal intervention benefits mothers' mental health up to eight years later, a new UC S

Updated on: June 07,2024

Prenatal wellness classes found to cut moms' depression in half up to eight years later

by Jess Berthold,University of California, San FranciscoCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA low-cost, prenatal intervention benefits mothers' mental health up to eight years later, a new UC S

Updated on:June 07,2024

Water injections to relieve back pain in labor no longer 'midwifery voodoo'

by University of QueenslandCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainSterile water injections provide effective pain relief for women with labor back pain, according to University of Queensland-led resear

Updated on: March 23,2024

Water injections to relieve back pain in labor no longer 'midwifery voodoo'

by University of QueenslandCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainSterile water injections provide effective pain relief for women with labor back pain, according to University of Queensland-led resear

Updated on:March 23,2024

More than 40% of women suffer from constipation during pregnancy and right after childbirth

by University of Eastern FinlandCredit: CC0 Public DomainWomen are 2-3 times more likely to suffer from constipation during pregnancy and right after childbirth than at any other time in their li

Updated on: July 02,2024

More than 40% of women suffer from constipation during pregnancy and right after childbirth

by University of Eastern FinlandCredit: CC0 Public DomainWomen are 2-3 times more likely to suffer from constipation during pregnancy and right after childbirth than at any other time in their li

Updated on:July 02,2024

Changes associated with autism risk may be detected as early as the second trimester

by Julie Kiefer,University of UtahCredit: CC0 Public DomainResearchers at University of Utah Health have identified a link between autism and steroid hormone changes detected in the mother's

Updated on: April 23,2024

Changes associated with autism risk may be detected as early as the second trimester

by Julie Kiefer,University of UtahCredit: CC0 Public DomainResearchers at University of Utah Health have identified a link between autism and steroid hormone changes detected in the mother's

Updated on:April 23,2024

Excessive pregnancy weight gain and substantial postpartum weight retention common in military health care beneficiaries

byThe Obesity SocietyCredit: CC0 Public DomainCompared to their civilian counterparts, excessive pregnancy weight gain is more frequent among military health care beneficiaries, in particular ac

Updated on: April 27,2024

Excessive pregnancy weight gain and substantial postpartum weight retention common in military health care beneficiaries

byThe Obesity SocietyCredit: CC0 Public DomainCompared to their civilian counterparts, excessive pregnancy weight gain is more frequent among military health care beneficiaries, in particular ac

Updated on:April 27,2024

Community health workers' dental intervention benefits underserved pregnant people, study shows

by International Association for Dental, Oral, and Craniofacial ResearchCredit: CC0 Public DomainA study aiming to assess an innovative "SMARTeeth" program that provides a digital tool-enabl

Updated on: March 27,2024

Community health workers' dental intervention benefits underserved pregnant people, study shows

by International Association for Dental, Oral, and Craniofacial ResearchCredit: CC0 Public DomainA study aiming to assess an innovative "SMARTeeth" program that provides a digital tool-enabl

Updated on:March 27,2024

Placenta-on-a-chip study addresses potential effects of pharmaceutical agents on fetus

byWorld Scientific Publishing(a) Exploded view of the fabricated placenta-on-a-chip before microfluidic cell culture. The fabricated chip consists of two microchannel-etched PDMS layers, which i

Updated on: January 17,2024

Placenta-on-a-chip study addresses potential effects of pharmaceutical agents on fetus

byWorld Scientific Publishing(a) Exploded view of the fabricated placenta-on-a-chip before microfluidic cell culture. The fabricated chip consists of two microchannel-etched PDMS layers, which i

Updated on:January 17,2024

Study finds no harm for newborns whose mothers were treated with magnesium sulphate during pregnancy

by South Australian Health and Medical Research Institute (SAHMRI)Credit: AI-generated imageA team led by Adelaide-based researchers has taken an important step towards validating the safety of intrav

Updated on: May 31,2024

Study finds no harm for newborns whose mothers were treated with magnesium sulphate during pregnancy

by South Australian Health and Medical Research Institute (SAHMRI)Credit: AI-generated imageA team led by Adelaide-based researchers has taken an important step towards validating the safety of intrav

Updated on:May 31,2024