Individualised approach to identify 'fertile windows' could benefit many women

by University College LondonCredit: CC0 Public DomainMenstrual cycles are considerably varied with only 13% of women having cycles that last 28 days, according to a new study led by UCL and Natur

Updated on: March 05,2024

Individualised approach to identify 'fertile windows' could benefit many women

by University College LondonCredit: CC0 Public DomainMenstrual cycles are considerably varied with only 13% of women having cycles that last 28 days, according to a new study led by UCL and Natur

Updated on:March 05,2024

Metformin used during pregnancy may lead to obesity in children

by Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU)Metformin 500mg tablets. Credit: public domainMetformin,a common drug used to treat type 2 diabetes, is often used during pregnancy where the mo

Updated on: April 18,2024

Metformin used during pregnancy may lead to obesity in children

by Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU)Metformin 500mg tablets. Credit: public domainMetformin,a common drug used to treat type 2 diabetes, is often used during pregnancy where the mo

Updated on:April 18,2024

Nurse-midwives want to provide abortions. They're struggling to get trained

by Emily Alpert ReyesCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainWhen Ariela Schnyer was choosing where to get trained as a nurse-midwife, California stood out for an important reason: The state would allow cli

Updated on: March 24,2024

Nurse-midwives want to provide abortions. They're struggling to get trained

by Emily Alpert ReyesCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainWhen Ariela Schnyer was choosing where to get trained as a nurse-midwife, California stood out for an important reason: The state would allow cli

Updated on:March 24,2024

Pregnant women facing weight stigma see decreased physical and mental health, study finds

by Jessica Messier,Worcester Polytechnic InstituteAngela C. Incollingo Rodriguez, assistant professor of psychology in the Department of Social Science and Policy Studies at WPI. Credit: Worcest

Updated on: June 05,2024

Pregnant women facing weight stigma see decreased physical and mental health, study finds

by Jessica Messier,Worcester Polytechnic InstituteAngela C. Incollingo Rodriguez, assistant professor of psychology in the Department of Social Science and Policy Studies at WPI. Credit: Worcest

Updated on:June 05,2024

Clinical study suggests measuring uterine muscle activity could inform strategies for safer and faster childbirth

byNational Institutes of HealthA pregnant person rests their abdomen on the SQUID Array for Reproductive Assessment (SARA). Credit: SARA Research Center, University of Arkansas for Medical Scien

Updated on: January 15,2024

Clinical study suggests measuring uterine muscle activity could inform strategies for safer and faster childbirth

byNational Institutes of HealthA pregnant person rests their abdomen on the SQUID Array for Reproductive Assessment (SARA). Credit: SARA Research Center, University of Arkansas for Medical Scien

Updated on:January 15,2024

COVID boosters well-tolerated during and after pregnancy

by University of Washington School of MedicineCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe COVID-19 booster shots are well tolerated by both pregnant and nursing women, a new study published Sept. 8 in&n

Updated on: April 08,2024

COVID boosters well-tolerated during and after pregnancy

by University of Washington School of MedicineCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe COVID-19 booster shots are well tolerated by both pregnant and nursing women, a new study published Sept. 8 in&n

Updated on:April 08,2024

New research sheds light on genetics of placenta growth and link to preeclampsia

byUniversity of ExeterCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainNew research has shed light on how genetics influences the growth of the placenta, revealing a link to risk of disease in the mother.Scient

Updated on: January 16,2024

New research sheds light on genetics of placenta growth and link to preeclampsia

byUniversity of ExeterCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainNew research has shed light on how genetics influences the growth of the placenta, revealing a link to risk of disease in the mother.Scient

Updated on:January 16,2024

Smoking and pre-eclampsia may cause fertility problems for offspring, study suggests

by University of CambridgeCredit: CC0 Public DomainLow levels of oxygen in the womb—which can be caused by smoking or conditions such as pre-eclampsia—may cause problems with fertility later in l

Updated on: June 12,2024

Smoking and pre-eclampsia may cause fertility problems for offspring, study suggests

by University of CambridgeCredit: CC0 Public DomainLow levels of oxygen in the womb—which can be caused by smoking or conditions such as pre-eclampsia—may cause problems with fertility later in l

Updated on:June 12,2024

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

Emergency contraception is hard to find in Georgia, rural pharmacies

by University of GeorgiaCredit: CC0 Public DomainIf you're looking for Plan B in Georgia, you may have to call around to find it—particularly if you live in a small town.Emergencycontra

Updated on: April 07,2024

Emergency contraception is hard to find in Georgia, rural pharmacies

by University of GeorgiaCredit: CC0 Public DomainIf you're looking for Plan B in Georgia, you may have to call around to find it—particularly if you live in a small town.Emergencycontra

Updated on:April 07,2024