Early blood test may unravel secrets of pregnancy loss

Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA blood test taken after a miscarriage suffered as early as week five of pregnancy can help explain why it occurred and in some cases lead to preventative treatments,

Updated on: April 01,2024

Early blood test may unravel secrets of pregnancy loss

Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA blood test taken after a miscarriage suffered as early as week five of pregnancy can help explain why it occurred and in some cases lead to preventative treatments,

Updated on:April 01,2024

Prenatal exposure to acid-suppressive meds not linked to allergic disease

by Elana GotkinePrenatal exposure to acid-suppressive medications (ASMs) seems not to be associated with allergic diseases in offspring, according to a study published online Jan. 9 inJAMA Pedia

Updated on: March 06,2024

Prenatal exposure to acid-suppressive meds not linked to allergic disease

by Elana GotkinePrenatal exposure to acid-suppressive medications (ASMs) seems not to be associated with allergic diseases in offspring, according to a study published online Jan. 9 inJAMA Pedia

Updated on:March 06,2024

Study recommends ending heparin use for women with recurrent miscarriage and inherited thrombophilia

by National Institute for Health and Care ResearchCredit: CC0 Public DomainA medication commonly prescribed to pregnant women with an inheritable blood clotting condition and a history of recurrent mi

Updated on: February 18,2024

Study recommends ending heparin use for women with recurrent miscarriage and inherited thrombophilia

by National Institute for Health and Care ResearchCredit: CC0 Public DomainA medication commonly prescribed to pregnant women with an inheritable blood clotting condition and a history of recurrent mi

Updated on:February 18,2024

First oral neurosteroid treatment for postpartum depression approved

by Sunitha Konatham,Texas A&M UniversityGraphical abstract. Credit:Psychopharmacology(2023). DOI: 10.1007/s00213-023-06427-2On Aug. 4, 2023, the United States Food and Drug Admin

Updated on: January 16,2024

First oral neurosteroid treatment for postpartum depression approved

by Sunitha Konatham,Texas A&M UniversityGraphical abstract. Credit:Psychopharmacology(2023). DOI: 10.1007/s00213-023-06427-2On Aug. 4, 2023, the United States Food and Drug Admin

Updated on:January 16,2024

Abortion facility access means long drives for 41.8% of women

byWashington State UniversityLocations of physical abortion clinics (black squares), with 30-, 60-, 90-minute driving distance based on current and projected abortion restrictions. Credit: A Geo

Updated on: January 21,2024

Abortion facility access means long drives for 41.8% of women

byWashington State UniversityLocations of physical abortion clinics (black squares), with 30-, 60-, 90-minute driving distance based on current and projected abortion restrictions. Credit: A Geo

Updated on:January 21,2024

Chlamydia and gonorrhea have increased among younger women, study finds

by Bethany AoCredit: CC0 Public DomainRates of chlamydia and gonorrhea are increasing among women ages 18 to 30 in the United States, a recent study by Quest Diagnostics suggests.The study, recently p

Updated on: June 04,2024

Chlamydia and gonorrhea have increased among younger women, study finds

by Bethany AoCredit: CC0 Public DomainRates of chlamydia and gonorrhea are increasing among women ages 18 to 30 in the United States, a recent study by Quest Diagnostics suggests.The study, recently p

Updated on:June 04,2024

Key barriers and solutions identified to increase vaccine uptake in pregnancy

by St. George's University of LondonCredit: CC0 Public DomainResearchers from St George's, University of London have identified key barriers to vaccine uptake for whooping cough, flu and COVID

Updated on: May 14,2024

Key barriers and solutions identified to increase vaccine uptake in pregnancy

by St. George's University of LondonCredit: CC0 Public DomainResearchers from St George's, University of London have identified key barriers to vaccine uptake for whooping cough, flu and COVID

Updated on:May 14,2024

In US first, baby is born from dead donor's transplanted womb

This June 18, 2019 photo provided by the Cleveland Clinic shows the newborn girl born from a woman who received the hospital's first uterus transplant. Uterine transplants have enabled more than a

Updated on: April 07,2024

In US first, baby is born from dead donor's transplanted womb

This June 18, 2019 photo provided by the Cleveland Clinic shows the newborn girl born from a woman who received the hospital's first uterus transplant. Uterine transplants have enabled more than a

Updated on:April 07,2024

High rates of severe maternal trauma during forceps, vacuum births in Canada warrant national response, analysis shows

byMcMaster UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainA McMaster University-led analysis published in theBMJon Oct. 19, exposes high rates of injuries with forceps and vacuum delivery in Can

Updated on: January 15,2024

High rates of severe maternal trauma during forceps, vacuum births in Canada warrant national response, analysis shows

byMcMaster UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainA McMaster University-led analysis published in theBMJon Oct. 19, exposes high rates of injuries with forceps and vacuum delivery in Can

Updated on:January 15,2024

Timing is everything when it comes to starting a family, says new review

byUniversity of OxfordCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA new review of methods to increase chances of successful conception suggests that timed intercourse using urine ovulation tests probably i

Updated on: January 17,2024

Timing is everything when it comes to starting a family, says new review

byUniversity of OxfordCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA new review of methods to increase chances of successful conception suggests that timed intercourse using urine ovulation tests probably i

Updated on:January 17,2024