Experts call for comprehensive reform of miscarriage care and treatment worldwide

by LancetCredit: CC0 Public DomainA three-paper report published inThe Lancethighlights that the current approach to miscarriage care must be improved, by providing more accurate diag

Updated on: March 24,2024

Experts call for comprehensive reform of miscarriage care and treatment worldwide

by LancetCredit: CC0 Public DomainA three-paper report published inThe Lancethighlights that the current approach to miscarriage care must be improved, by providing more accurate diag

Updated on:March 24,2024

Living near oil and gas wells may increase preterm birth risk

by Stanford UniversityA pumpjack operating a well in the Signal Hill neighborhood in Los Angeles County, California. In the San Joaquin Valley, where pumpjacks are also in close proximity to hous

Updated on: March 24,2024

Living near oil and gas wells may increase preterm birth risk

by Stanford UniversityA pumpjack operating a well in the Signal Hill neighborhood in Los Angeles County, California. In the San Joaquin Valley, where pumpjacks are also in close proximity to hous

Updated on:March 24,2024

Midwifery linked to lower odds of birth complications for low-income women

by University of British ColumbiaUBC post-doctoral research fellow Daphne McRae and University of Saskatchewan professor Nazeem Muhajarine (left) study the benefits of midwifery care. Credit: Uni

Updated on: March 23,2024

Midwifery linked to lower odds of birth complications for low-income women

by University of British ColumbiaUBC post-doctoral research fellow Daphne McRae and University of Saskatchewan professor Nazeem Muhajarine (left) study the benefits of midwifery care. Credit: Uni

Updated on:March 23,2024

New consensus on medical menstrual suppression developed

In a new clinical consensus document, the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecologists offers guidance regarding the role of hormonal medications for menstrual suppression.Oluyemisi Adeyemi-Fowode

Updated on: March 23,2024

New consensus on medical menstrual suppression developed

In a new clinical consensus document, the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecologists offers guidance regarding the role of hormonal medications for menstrual suppression.Oluyemisi Adeyemi-Fowode

Updated on:March 23,2024

Treating milder forms of pre-existing high blood pressure during pregnancy improves some outcomes

by American College of CardiologyCredit: CC0 Public DomainTreating even mildly elevated, or non-severe, blood pressure during pregnancy reduces the risk of adverse pregnancy outcomes and is unlik

Updated on: March 23,2024

Treating milder forms of pre-existing high blood pressure during pregnancy improves some outcomes

by American College of CardiologyCredit: CC0 Public DomainTreating even mildly elevated, or non-severe, blood pressure during pregnancy reduces the risk of adverse pregnancy outcomes and is unlik

Updated on:March 23,2024

Major study shows waterbirths as safe as traditional births

by Allina HealthCredit: CC0 Public DomainA new U.S. study of waterbirths found that hospital-based births involving water immersion had no higher risk of neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) or special

Updated on: March 23,2024

Major study shows waterbirths as safe as traditional births

by Allina HealthCredit: CC0 Public DomainA new U.S. study of waterbirths found that hospital-based births involving water immersion had no higher risk of neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) or special

Updated on:March 23,2024

Racist experiences and skin tone discrimination linked to delays in prenatal care

by University of MinnesotaCredit:Courtney HaleAfrican American women are at a two to three times greater risk of experiencing illness, injury or death during pregnancy compared to other rac

Updated on: March 23,2024

Racist experiences and skin tone discrimination linked to delays in prenatal care

by University of MinnesotaCredit:Courtney HaleAfrican American women are at a two to three times greater risk of experiencing illness, injury or death during pregnancy compared to other rac

Updated on:March 23,2024

Guidelines developed for opioid use in vaginal birth

(HealthDay)—Guidelines have been developed for use of opioids for uncomplicated spontaneous vaginal birth; the draft consensus guidelines were published online Dec. 4 inObstetrics & Gynecolo

Updated on: March 23,2024

Guidelines developed for opioid use in vaginal birth

(HealthDay)—Guidelines have been developed for use of opioids for uncomplicated spontaneous vaginal birth; the draft consensus guidelines were published online Dec. 4 inObstetrics & Gynecolo

Updated on:March 23,2024

Perinatal transmission of COVID-19 unlikely with correct hygiene

(HealthDay)—If correct hygiene procedures are undertaken, perinatal transmission of COVID-19 is unlikely to occur, according to a study published online July 23 inThe Lancet Child & Adolesce

Updated on: March 23,2024

Perinatal transmission of COVID-19 unlikely with correct hygiene

(HealthDay)—If correct hygiene procedures are undertaken, perinatal transmission of COVID-19 is unlikely to occur, according to a study published online July 23 inThe Lancet Child & Adolesce

Updated on:March 23,2024

Kidney injury risks higher for hospitalized pregnant women

by Bill Bangert,University of CincinnatiSilvi Shah, MD, assistant professor in the Division of Nephrology, Kidney Clinical Advancement, Research and Education Program at the University of Cincin

Updated on: March 23,2024

Kidney injury risks higher for hospitalized pregnant women

by Bill Bangert,University of CincinnatiSilvi Shah, MD, assistant professor in the Division of Nephrology, Kidney Clinical Advancement, Research and Education Program at the University of Cincin

Updated on:March 23,2024