Gestational diabetes cases increased during the COVID-19 pandemic

byThe Endocrine SocietyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainMore pregnant women developed gestational diabetes during the COVID-19 pandemic than in the preceding two years, according to research bei

Updated on: February 18,2024

Gestational diabetes cases increased during the COVID-19 pandemic

byThe Endocrine SocietyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainMore pregnant women developed gestational diabetes during the COVID-19 pandemic than in the preceding two years, according to research bei

Updated on:February 18,2024

'Conscience' bills let medical providers opt out of providing a wide range of care

by Carly Graf, KFF Health NewsCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA new Montana law will provide sweeping legal protections to health care practitioners who refuse to prescribe marijuana or participate

Updated on: January 19,2024

'Conscience' bills let medical providers opt out of providing a wide range of care

by Carly Graf, KFF Health NewsCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA new Montana law will provide sweeping legal protections to health care practitioners who refuse to prescribe marijuana or participate

Updated on:January 19,2024

Cervical pessary no more effective than usual care in preventing preterm birth risk: Study

byNational Institutes of HealthCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA device known as a pessary, thought promising for reducing preterm birth risk due to a short cervix, appears no more effective t

Updated on: January 19,2024

Cervical pessary no more effective than usual care in preventing preterm birth risk: Study

byNational Institutes of HealthCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA device known as a pessary, thought promising for reducing preterm birth risk due to a short cervix, appears no more effective t

Updated on:January 19,2024

Does pregnancy history affect cognitive function?

by The North American Menopause SocietyCredit: CC0 Public DomainHealthy cognitive aging is a public health priority, especially as the US population grows older. Until now, not much has been know

Updated on: March 07,2024

Does pregnancy history affect cognitive function?

by The North American Menopause SocietyCredit: CC0 Public DomainHealthy cognitive aging is a public health priority, especially as the US population grows older. Until now, not much has been know

Updated on:March 07,2024

Birth control: What to expect if you choose to come off it

by Susan Walker,The ConversationCredit: AI-generated imageDeciding to stop using your regular birth control is a big decision. There are a number of reasons why you might be considering this—whe

Updated on: March 09,2024

Birth control: What to expect if you choose to come off it

by Susan Walker,The ConversationCredit: AI-generated imageDeciding to stop using your regular birth control is a big decision. There are a number of reasons why you might be considering this—whe

Updated on:March 09,2024

Supine, non-left-sided sleep not linked to pregnancy outcomes

(HealthDay)—Supine or non-left-sided sleep through 30 weeks of gestation is not associated with adverse pregnancy outcomes, according to a study published online Sept. 10 inObstetrics & Gyne

Updated on: May 16,2024

Supine, non-left-sided sleep not linked to pregnancy outcomes

(HealthDay)—Supine or non-left-sided sleep through 30 weeks of gestation is not associated with adverse pregnancy outcomes, according to a study published online Sept. 10 inObstetrics & Gyne

Updated on:May 16,2024

Automated appointment scheduling, reminder messages may improve postpartum health for those with chronic conditions

by Brian Burns,Massachusetts General HospitalCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainMany pregnant people have chronic medical conditions, and although they are usually closely monitored during pregnan

Updated on: August 06,2024

Automated appointment scheduling, reminder messages may improve postpartum health for those with chronic conditions

by Brian Burns,Massachusetts General HospitalCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainMany pregnant people have chronic medical conditions, and although they are usually closely monitored during pregnan

Updated on:August 06,2024

Doctors suggest ways to reduce obstetrical complications in endometriosis patients

by RUDN UniversityA team of doctors from RUDN University with their Italian colleagues had studied the data of existing studies on the effect of endometriosis on pregnancy and childbirth and sugg

Updated on: May 09,2024

Doctors suggest ways to reduce obstetrical complications in endometriosis patients

by RUDN UniversityA team of doctors from RUDN University with their Italian colleagues had studied the data of existing studies on the effect of endometriosis on pregnancy and childbirth and sugg

Updated on:May 09,2024

Researchers identify compounds that could lead to an on-demand, short-term contraceptive for men

by NIH/Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human DevelopmentCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainIn a mouse study, researchers have identified a potential non-hormonal contr

Updated on: March 02,2024

Researchers identify compounds that could lead to an on-demand, short-term contraceptive for men

by NIH/Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human DevelopmentCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainIn a mouse study, researchers have identified a potential non-hormonal contr

Updated on:March 02,2024

Assault during pregnancy can lead to low birth weight and pre-term babies

by Princeton University, Woodrow Wilson School of Public and International AffairsPhysical assault during pregnancy, especially in the third trimester, can significantly increase the rates of babies b

Updated on: March 05,2024

Assault during pregnancy can lead to low birth weight and pre-term babies

by Princeton University, Woodrow Wilson School of Public and International AffairsPhysical assault during pregnancy, especially in the third trimester, can significantly increase the rates of babies b

Updated on:March 05,2024