Makeup of vaginal microbiome linked to preterm birth

by Washington University School of MedicinePatient Erica Smith (left) talks with Molly Stout, MD, during an appointment at the Center for Advanced Medicine. Stout, an assistant professor of obste

Updated on: May 06,2024

Makeup of vaginal microbiome linked to preterm birth

by Washington University School of MedicinePatient Erica Smith (left) talks with Molly Stout, MD, during an appointment at the Center for Advanced Medicine. Stout, an assistant professor of obste

Updated on:May 06,2024

Maternal mortality in the US more than doubled between 1999 and 2019, study finds

byMass General BrighamCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA new study by investigators from the Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation (IHME) at the University of Washington and Mass General B

Updated on: January 21,2024

Maternal mortality in the US more than doubled between 1999 and 2019, study finds

byMass General BrighamCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA new study by investigators from the Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation (IHME) at the University of Washington and Mass General B

Updated on:January 21,2024

Post-vaccine vaginal bleeding rates associated with all COVID-19 vaccine types across reproductive ages

by Justin Jackson , Medical XpressA medical assistant prepares a dose of a COVID-19 vaccine to be administered to a patient. Credit: Public domain image courtesy of Lisa Ferdinando, U.S. Department of

Updated on: January 16,2024

Post-vaccine vaginal bleeding rates associated with all COVID-19 vaccine types across reproductive ages

by Justin Jackson , Medical XpressA medical assistant prepares a dose of a COVID-19 vaccine to be administered to a patient. Credit: Public domain image courtesy of Lisa Ferdinando, U.S. Department of

Updated on:January 16,2024

Why mothers in mainland China, Hong Kong and Taiwan choose cesarean delivery

by Public Library of ScienceCredit: CC0 Public DomainPregnant women in mainland China, Hong Kong, and Taiwan are more likely to express preference for cesarean section (CS) as their mode of deliv

Updated on: March 07,2024

Why mothers in mainland China, Hong Kong and Taiwan choose cesarean delivery

by Public Library of ScienceCredit: CC0 Public DomainPregnant women in mainland China, Hong Kong, and Taiwan are more likely to express preference for cesarean section (CS) as their mode of deliv

Updated on:March 07,2024

Researchers developing device to enable pregnant women to detect serious health complications

by Purdue UniversityPurdue University researchers are developing an app and wearable technology that will allow pregnant women to use a smartphone to detect whether they have or are susceptible t

Updated on: May 20,2024

Researchers developing device to enable pregnant women to detect serious health complications

by Purdue UniversityPurdue University researchers are developing an app and wearable technology that will allow pregnant women to use a smartphone to detect whether they have or are susceptible t

Updated on:May 20,2024

Climate change, smog could mean more preemie babies: study

by Amy Norton, Healthday Reporter(HealthDay)—Here's more bad news associated with climate change: Pregnant women exposed to air pollution or heat waves face a greater risk of having a preterm or u

Updated on: May 26,2024

Climate change, smog could mean more preemie babies: study

by Amy Norton, Healthday Reporter(HealthDay)—Here's more bad news associated with climate change: Pregnant women exposed to air pollution or heat waves face a greater risk of having a preterm or u

Updated on:May 26,2024

Study uncovers impact of 1918 Spanish flu pandemic on infant health

byPublic Library of ScienceTranscribing archival data from maternity hospital registers in Switzerland. Credit: MELS, University of Zurich, CC-BY 4.0 (creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)In the

Updated on: January 19,2024

Study uncovers impact of 1918 Spanish flu pandemic on infant health

byPublic Library of ScienceTranscribing archival data from maternity hospital registers in Switzerland. Credit: MELS, University of Zurich, CC-BY 4.0 (creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)In the

Updated on:January 19,2024

Researchers identify genetic cause of endometriosis and reveal potential drug target

by Baylor College of MedicineCredit: CC0 Public DomainEndometriosis is a painful, chronic condition in which tissue from the uterus inappropriately grows outside the uterus. Current treatments ar

Updated on: May 20,2024

Researchers identify genetic cause of endometriosis and reveal potential drug target

by Baylor College of MedicineCredit: CC0 Public DomainEndometriosis is a painful, chronic condition in which tissue from the uterus inappropriately grows outside the uterus. Current treatments ar

Updated on:May 20,2024

Altered cortisol cycle in pregnant women with depressive symptoms may affect gestation process

by University of BarcelonaSummary of the study protocol. Credit:Psychoneuroendocrinology(2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.psyneuen.2023.106930Women with depressive symptoms during pregnancy may

Updated on: March 07,2024

Altered cortisol cycle in pregnant women with depressive symptoms may affect gestation process

by University of BarcelonaSummary of the study protocol. Credit:Psychoneuroendocrinology(2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.psyneuen.2023.106930Women with depressive symptoms during pregnancy may

Updated on:March 07,2024

Good maternal health 'reparations' has lifelong benefits for women, research finds

byUniversity of BirminghamMaternal health production process. The diagram illustrates the relationships and interdependencies of superdeterminants, showing how the characteristics of the planet

Updated on: January 13,2024

Good maternal health 'reparations' has lifelong benefits for women, research finds

byUniversity of BirminghamMaternal health production process. The diagram illustrates the relationships and interdependencies of superdeterminants, showing how the characteristics of the planet

Updated on:January 13,2024