Induced labor after 39 weeks in healthy women may reduce the need for cesarean birth

by Society for Maternal-Fetal MedicineIllustration depicting Caesarean section. Credit: BruceBlaus/Wikipedia/CC BY 3.0Approximately one-third of women in the United States give birth via cesarean

Updated on: March 09,2024

Induced labor after 39 weeks in healthy women may reduce the need for cesarean birth

by Society for Maternal-Fetal MedicineIllustration depicting Caesarean section. Credit: BruceBlaus/Wikipedia/CC BY 3.0Approximately one-third of women in the United States give birth via cesarean

Updated on:March 09,2024

Excessive screen time linked to lower language development in toddlers

by Justin Jackson , Medical XpressCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA collaboration of researchers from 20 nations has found that toddlers exceed recommended screen time limits, with television and sm

Updated on: February 27,2025

Excessive screen time linked to lower language development in toddlers

by Justin Jackson , Medical XpressCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA collaboration of researchers from 20 nations has found that toddlers exceed recommended screen time limits, with television and sm

Updated on:February 27,2025

Even moderate alcohol usage during pregnancy linked to birth abnormalities, researchers find

by University of New MexicoCredit: CC0 Public DomainUniversity of New Mexico researchers have found that even low to moderate alcohol use by pregnant patients may contribute to subtle changes in

Updated on: April 06,2024

Even moderate alcohol usage during pregnancy linked to birth abnormalities, researchers find

by University of New MexicoCredit: CC0 Public DomainUniversity of New Mexico researchers have found that even low to moderate alcohol use by pregnant patients may contribute to subtle changes in

Updated on:April 06,2024

Study shows pregnant women admitted to intensive care in Scotland are 12 times more likely to experience a stillbirth

by University of EdinburghCredit: CC0 Public DomainWomen who require intensive care when pregnant are more likely to die compared with women who are not admitted—an excess risk that persists for

Updated on: June 15,2024

Study shows pregnant women admitted to intensive care in Scotland are 12 times more likely to experience a stillbirth

by University of EdinburghCredit: CC0 Public DomainWomen who require intensive care when pregnant are more likely to die compared with women who are not admitted—an excess risk that persists for

Updated on:June 15,2024

Taking Vitamin D during pregnancy could lower the risk of eczema in babies

by University of SouthamptonCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainTaking Vitamin D supplements during pregnancy could substantially reduce the chances of babies up to a year old suffering from atopic

Updated on: April 18,2024

Taking Vitamin D during pregnancy could lower the risk of eczema in babies

by University of SouthamptonCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainTaking Vitamin D supplements during pregnancy could substantially reduce the chances of babies up to a year old suffering from atopic

Updated on:April 18,2024

Study reveals Viagra to be 'ineffective' for fetal growth restriction

by University of LiverpoolPregnancy test. Credit: public domainA University of Liverpool led international clinical trial has found an anti-impotence drug to be ineffective at improving outcomes

Updated on: March 02,2024

Study reveals Viagra to be 'ineffective' for fetal growth restriction

by University of LiverpoolPregnancy test. Credit: public domainA University of Liverpool led international clinical trial has found an anti-impotence drug to be ineffective at improving outcomes

Updated on:March 02,2024

Does opioid maintenance treatment during pregnancy harm newborns?

by WileyCredit: CC0 Public DomainA newPharmacology Research & Perspectivesstudy found no harm to newborns from opioid maintenance treatment (OMT) during pregnancy compared with no

Updated on: March 05,2024

Does opioid maintenance treatment during pregnancy harm newborns?

by WileyCredit: CC0 Public DomainA newPharmacology Research & Perspectivesstudy found no harm to newborns from opioid maintenance treatment (OMT) during pregnancy compared with no

Updated on:March 05,2024

Support program suggests a reduction in preterm birth and infant mortality

by Ohio State University Medical CenterA new study by researchers at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center shows a pregnancy and parenting support program called Moms2B is helping women

Updated on: March 09,2024

Support program suggests a reduction in preterm birth and infant mortality

by Ohio State University Medical CenterA new study by researchers at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center shows a pregnancy and parenting support program called Moms2B is helping women

Updated on:March 09,2024

Does anyone have a pad? TV is finally dismantling the period taboo

by Lara Owen,The ConversationCredit: AI-generated imageLast week, menstrual pad brand Libra launched their Blood Normal commercial in Australia, running it during prime time television shows inc

Updated on: March 09,2024

Does anyone have a pad? TV is finally dismantling the period taboo

by Lara Owen,The ConversationCredit: AI-generated imageLast week, menstrual pad brand Libra launched their Blood Normal commercial in Australia, running it during prime time television shows inc

Updated on:March 09,2024

Having a baby in the U.S. is costly and confusing, even for a health policy expert

by Simon F. Haeder,The ConversationLukas Haeder, the author’s son, on his birthday. Credit: Simon Haeder/Author, CC BY-SAIt is hard to believe that it has been just over since five months since

Updated on: March 09,2024

Having a baby in the U.S. is costly and confusing, even for a health policy expert

by Simon F. Haeder,The ConversationLukas Haeder, the author’s son, on his birthday. Credit: Simon Haeder/Author, CC BY-SAIt is hard to believe that it has been just over since five months since

Updated on:March 09,2024