Family history of mental illness ups odds for postpartum depression

by Amy NortonPregnant women with a family history of any mental health condition may be at increased risk of depression after giving birth, a new research review finds.In an analysis of 26 studies, re

Updated on: April 29,2024

Family history of mental illness ups odds for postpartum depression

by Amy NortonPregnant women with a family history of any mental health condition may be at increased risk of depression after giving birth, a new research review finds.In an analysis of 26 studies, re

Updated on:April 29,2024

Study finds care inadequacies in disabled pregnancy, childbirth and early parenting

by University of LiverpoolCredit: University of LiverpoolA study by the University of Liverpool and Bournemouth University (BU) has found that some disabled women are not receiving appropriate pe

Updated on: May 27,2024

Study finds care inadequacies in disabled pregnancy, childbirth and early parenting

by University of LiverpoolCredit: University of LiverpoolA study by the University of Liverpool and Bournemouth University (BU) has found that some disabled women are not receiving appropriate pe

Updated on:May 27,2024

Researchers identify new target for therapies to treat preterm labor

by The Physiological SocietyCredit: CC0 Public DomainResearchers have identified a cause of preterm labor, an enigma that has long challenged researchers. New research published inThe Journ

Updated on: May 20,2024

Researchers identify new target for therapies to treat preterm labor

by The Physiological SocietyCredit: CC0 Public DomainResearchers have identified a cause of preterm labor, an enigma that has long challenged researchers. New research published inThe Journ

Updated on:May 20,2024

'Safety bundles' may reduce pregnancy-related deaths, particularly among Black women

by Laura Williamson,American Heart AssociationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA woman begins losing blood during childbirth. Some vaginal bleeding is normal, but is it too much?How that questio

Updated on: April 27,2024

'Safety bundles' may reduce pregnancy-related deaths, particularly among Black women

by Laura Williamson,American Heart AssociationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA woman begins losing blood during childbirth. Some vaginal bleeding is normal, but is it too much?How that questio

Updated on:April 27,2024

UK abortion law should change to reflect current practice, study suggests

by London School of Hygiene & Tropical MedicineCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainFindings and recommendations from the largest study on abortion in Britain were presented to the All Party Par

Updated on: June 12,2024

UK abortion law should change to reflect current practice, study suggests

by London School of Hygiene & Tropical MedicineCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainFindings and recommendations from the largest study on abortion in Britain were presented to the All Party Par

Updated on:June 12,2024

Telemedicine can help women get early abortions safely, according to a South African study

by Oluwaseyi Dolapo Somefun, Deborah Constant and Margit Endler,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainIn South Africa, it islegalto have an abortion upon request until the

Updated on: January 19,2024

Telemedicine can help women get early abortions safely, according to a South African study

by Oluwaseyi Dolapo Somefun, Deborah Constant and Margit Endler,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainIn South Africa, it islegalto have an abortion upon request until the

Updated on:January 19,2024

Will a pill help new moms bounce back from postpartum depression?

by Suzanne Leigh,University of California, San FranciscoCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainBaby blues occurs in most new mothers, but 1 in 6 will go on to develop the more crushing symptoms of po

Updated on: January 17,2024

Will a pill help new moms bounce back from postpartum depression?

by Suzanne Leigh,University of California, San FranciscoCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainBaby blues occurs in most new mothers, but 1 in 6 will go on to develop the more crushing symptoms of po

Updated on:January 17,2024

New clues in puzzle over pre-eclampsia and cholesterol regulation

by University of NottinghamCredit: University of NottinghamScientists studying a mystery link between the dangerous pregnancy complication pre-eclampsia and an increased risk of heart disease in

Updated on: March 02,2024

New clues in puzzle over pre-eclampsia and cholesterol regulation

by University of NottinghamCredit: University of NottinghamScientists studying a mystery link between the dangerous pregnancy complication pre-eclampsia and an increased risk of heart disease in

Updated on:March 02,2024

Mother transmitted COVID-19 to baby during pregnancy, physicians report

by UT Southwestern Medical CenterAmanda Evans, MD, UT Southwestern Medical Center. Credit: UT Southwestern Medical CenterA pregnant mother who tested positive for COVID-19 transmitted the virus c

Updated on: May 09,2024

Mother transmitted COVID-19 to baby during pregnancy, physicians report

by UT Southwestern Medical CenterAmanda Evans, MD, UT Southwestern Medical Center. Credit: UT Southwestern Medical CenterA pregnant mother who tested positive for COVID-19 transmitted the virus c

Updated on:May 09,2024

Early births—between 34 and 37 weeks—for moms with pre-eclampsia can reduce baby and mother deaths

by Alice Beardmore-Gray,The ConversationCredit: CC0 Public DomainAbouta half-millionbabies die each year as a result of pre-eclampsia, an aggressive and potentially life-threatening

Updated on: January 16,2024

Early births—between 34 and 37 weeks—for moms with pre-eclampsia can reduce baby and mother deaths

by Alice Beardmore-Gray,The ConversationCredit: CC0 Public DomainAbouta half-millionbabies die each year as a result of pre-eclampsia, an aggressive and potentially life-threatening

Updated on:January 16,2024