Female genital cutting remains a taboo subject in Pakistan, preventing real progress from being made

by Huda Syyed,The ConversationCredit: CC0 Public DomainFemale genital cutting is asecretiveand largely invisible practice in Pakistan.The experiences ofsurvivorsare the o

Updated on: January 17,2024

Female genital cutting remains a taboo subject in Pakistan, preventing real progress from being made

by Huda Syyed,The ConversationCredit: CC0 Public DomainFemale genital cutting is asecretiveand largely invisible practice in Pakistan.The experiences ofsurvivorsare the o

Updated on:January 17,2024

Hypertension in pregnancy poses measurable risks for babies, study finds

by Caitlin Doran,Mayo ClinicCredit: CC0 Public DomainHypertension, or high blood pressure, occurs in more than 7% of pregnancies. A recent Mayo Clinic population-based study found that babies fr

Updated on: January 19,2024

Hypertension in pregnancy poses measurable risks for babies, study finds

by Caitlin Doran,Mayo ClinicCredit: CC0 Public DomainHypertension, or high blood pressure, occurs in more than 7% of pregnancies. A recent Mayo Clinic population-based study found that babies fr

Updated on:January 19,2024

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

'Wang Nam Yen' Thai herbal tea can stimulate lactation in mothers after childbirth, similar to modern medicine: Study

by Chulalongkorn UniversityChange in human milk volume over time. Mean and 95% confidence intervals are presented. C, control group; D, domperidone group; T, herbal tea group. Credit:PLOS ONE&nb

Updated on: January 21,2024

'Wang Nam Yen' Thai herbal tea can stimulate lactation in mothers after childbirth, similar to modern medicine: Study

by Chulalongkorn UniversityChange in human milk volume over time. Mean and 95% confidence intervals are presented. C, control group; D, domperidone group; T, herbal tea group. Credit:PLOS ONE&nb

Updated on:January 21,2024

Promising new way to predict older mums' pregnancy risks

by Mike Addelman,University of ManchesterCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainScientists have revealed new ways of calculating older mums' personal risk of serious pregnancy problems like havin

Updated on: April 23,2024

Promising new way to predict older mums' pregnancy risks

by Mike Addelman,University of ManchesterCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainScientists have revealed new ways of calculating older mums' personal risk of serious pregnancy problems like havin

Updated on:April 23,2024

New study using human fibroid cells supports use of green tea compound as treatment for uterine fibroids

byJohns Hopkins University School of MedicineCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainIn a pre-clinical, proof-of-concept study from Johns Hopkins Medicine, researchers found that epigallocatechin galla

Updated on: January 19,2024

New study using human fibroid cells supports use of green tea compound as treatment for uterine fibroids

byJohns Hopkins University School of MedicineCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainIn a pre-clinical, proof-of-concept study from Johns Hopkins Medicine, researchers found that epigallocatechin galla

Updated on:January 19,2024

Menstrual discs may be best for heavy monthly blood flow

byBritish Medical JournalCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAmid widely differing capacities of available menstrual hygiene products, a menstrual disc—similar in shape to a diaphragm—may be best

Updated on: January 19,2024

Menstrual discs may be best for heavy monthly blood flow

byBritish Medical JournalCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAmid widely differing capacities of available menstrual hygiene products, a menstrual disc—similar in shape to a diaphragm—may be best

Updated on:January 19,2024

Looking for an ob/gyn? Here's how

by Cara MurezIt's important to find the right OB-GYN to guide you through some of life's greatest joys and troubles.An obstetrician-gynecologist works withwomenthroughfamily

Updated on: January 12,2024

Looking for an ob/gyn? Here's how

by Cara MurezIt's important to find the right OB-GYN to guide you through some of life's greatest joys and troubles.An obstetrician-gynecologist works withwomenthroughfamily

Updated on:January 12,2024

Once the new over-the-counter birth control pill is available, what about cost and coverage?

by Michelle Andrews, KFF Health NewsCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThis month, the FDA approved Opill, the first daily oral contraceptive that will be available for sale over the counter in stores

Updated on: January 19,2024

Once the new over-the-counter birth control pill is available, what about cost and coverage?

by Michelle Andrews, KFF Health NewsCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThis month, the FDA approved Opill, the first daily oral contraceptive that will be available for sale over the counter in stores

Updated on:January 19,2024

Why your period symptoms might be worse in the winter

by Jahnavi Daru, Ewelina Rogozinska and Varsha Jain,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainPeriod symptoms are frustrating no matter the time of year. But those who menstruate might fe

Updated on: March 21,2024

Why your period symptoms might be worse in the winter

by Jahnavi Daru, Ewelina Rogozinska and Varsha Jain,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainPeriod symptoms are frustrating no matter the time of year. But those who menstruate might fe

Updated on:March 21,2024