Chemical commonly found in consumer products may disrupt a hormone needed for healthy pregnancy

by Michelle Edelstein,Rutgers UniversityGraphical abstract. Credit: DOI: 10.1016/j.envint.2022.107078Exposure to phthalates—a group of chemicals found in everything from plastics to personal car

Updated on: April 03,2024

Chemical commonly found in consumer products may disrupt a hormone needed for healthy pregnancy

by Michelle Edelstein,Rutgers UniversityGraphical abstract. Credit: DOI: 10.1016/j.envint.2022.107078Exposure to phthalates—a group of chemicals found in everything from plastics to personal car

Updated on:April 03,2024

Pregnancy in low-income, food-scarce neighborhoods may increase risk of adverse birth outcomes, study reveals

by Environmental influences on Child Health OutcomesCredit: CC0 Public DomainLiving in neighborhoods where residents have lower incomes and limited food access during pregnancy was associated with an

Updated on: March 27,2024

Pregnancy in low-income, food-scarce neighborhoods may increase risk of adverse birth outcomes, study reveals

by Environmental influences on Child Health OutcomesCredit: CC0 Public DomainLiving in neighborhoods where residents have lower incomes and limited food access during pregnancy was associated with an

Updated on:March 27,2024

Researchers identify biomarkers that predict preeclampsia risk

by Cedars-Sinai Medical CenterCredit: CC0 Public DomainIn a study of pregnant women in the United States, Cedars-Sinai investigators found that a specific imbalance of two placental proteins coul

Updated on: May 23,2024

Researchers identify biomarkers that predict preeclampsia risk

by Cedars-Sinai Medical CenterCredit: CC0 Public DomainIn a study of pregnant women in the United States, Cedars-Sinai investigators found that a specific imbalance of two placental proteins coul

Updated on:May 23,2024

Study: Due to masculine dominance, gynecological science focuses on reproduction rather than women's health

by Tel-Aviv UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA new preliminary study from Tel Aviv University reveals that due to masculine dominance of the gynecological science field, most gynecologi

Updated on: May 18,2024

Study: Due to masculine dominance, gynecological science focuses on reproduction rather than women's health

by Tel-Aviv UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA new preliminary study from Tel Aviv University reveals that due to masculine dominance of the gynecological science field, most gynecologi

Updated on:May 18,2024

Obstacles hinder access to legal abortion in Queensland

by University of QueenslandCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA University of Queensland study has found there are still barriers to terminating a pregnancy in Queensland, more than three years af

Updated on: April 07,2024

Obstacles hinder access to legal abortion in Queensland

by University of QueenslandCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA University of Queensland study has found there are still barriers to terminating a pregnancy in Queensland, more than three years af

Updated on:April 07,2024

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

The number of times a person gives birth may affect how quickly they age

by Pennsylvania State UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainHaving children doesn't just make you feel like you've aged overnight—a new study led by Penn State researchers found that the num

Updated on: May 16,2024

The number of times a person gives birth may affect how quickly they age

by Pennsylvania State UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainHaving children doesn't just make you feel like you've aged overnight—a new study led by Penn State researchers found that the num

Updated on:May 16,2024

New study explores infection effect on fetal brain development

by Maggie MacLellan,University of Western OntarioCredit: CC0 Public DomainThe risk of infection during pregnancy has always been a concern, but the high rate of illness during the COVID-19 pande

Updated on: May 10,2024

New study explores infection effect on fetal brain development

by Maggie MacLellan,University of Western OntarioCredit: CC0 Public DomainThe risk of infection during pregnancy has always been a concern, but the high rate of illness during the COVID-19 pande

Updated on:May 10,2024

Eating fruit during pregnancy boosts babies' brain development, new study confirms

by Andrew Lyle,University of AlbertaCredit: CC0 Public DomainA follow-up to a University of Alberta study done in 2016 confirms that pregnant women who eat more fruit during pregnancy may be giv

Updated on: May 11,2024

Eating fruit during pregnancy boosts babies' brain development, new study confirms

by Andrew Lyle,University of AlbertaCredit: CC0 Public DomainA follow-up to a University of Alberta study done in 2016 confirms that pregnant women who eat more fruit during pregnancy may be giv

Updated on:May 11,2024

Researchers find risk of miscarriage increases with benzodiazepine use in pregnancy

by Elana GotkineAfter accounting for measurable confounders, the risk for miscarriage is increased in association with benzodiazepine use during pregnancy, according to a study published online Dec. 2

Updated on: January 12,2024

Researchers find risk of miscarriage increases with benzodiazepine use in pregnancy

by Elana GotkineAfter accounting for measurable confounders, the risk for miscarriage is increased in association with benzodiazepine use during pregnancy, according to a study published online Dec. 2

Updated on:January 12,2024