Researchers develop novel, woman controlled contraceptive product

by Boston University School of MedicineCredit: CC0 Public DomainDespite the availability of numerous effective birth control methods, more than 40 percent of pregnancies worldwide are unintended.

Updated on: May 23,2024

Researchers develop novel, woman controlled contraceptive product

by Boston University School of MedicineCredit: CC0 Public DomainDespite the availability of numerous effective birth control methods, more than 40 percent of pregnancies worldwide are unintended.

Updated on:May 23,2024

2006 to 2015 saw increase in severe maternal morbidity

(HealthDay)—From 2006 to 2015, the proportion of women experiencing severe maternal morbidity increased 45 percent, according to a statistical brief published by the Agency for Healthcare Research and

Updated on: March 12,2024

2006 to 2015 saw increase in severe maternal morbidity

(HealthDay)—From 2006 to 2015, the proportion of women experiencing severe maternal morbidity increased 45 percent, according to a statistical brief published by the Agency for Healthcare Research and

Updated on:March 12,2024

Pandemic boosts demand for postal delivery of abortion pill

by University of Washington School of MedicineCredit: CC0 Public DomainClinics that mailed mifepristone and misoprostol tablets to patients during the pandemic have experienced a high demand and

Updated on: March 02,2024

Pandemic boosts demand for postal delivery of abortion pill

by University of Washington School of MedicineCredit: CC0 Public DomainClinics that mailed mifepristone and misoprostol tablets to patients during the pandemic have experienced a high demand and

Updated on:March 02,2024

Pregnancies affected by major congenital heart defects show nearly triple risk of adverse outcomes

by Justin Jackson , Medical XpressCredit: Puwadon Sang-ngern from PexelsResearch led by the Statens Serum Institut in Copenhagen has revealed that nearly 23% of pregnancies affected by fetal major con

Updated on: January 09,2025

Pregnancies affected by major congenital heart defects show nearly triple risk of adverse outcomes

by Justin Jackson , Medical XpressCredit: Puwadon Sang-ngern from PexelsResearch led by the Statens Serum Institut in Copenhagen has revealed that nearly 23% of pregnancies affected by fetal major con

Updated on:January 09,2025

Study examines the effects of weight loss surgery between pregnancies

by WileyCredit: CC0 Public DomainDuring 2002–2014, there was a 13-fold increase in weight loss surgeries among women aged 15–44 years in New South Wales, Australia, and undergoing such surgery be

Updated on: March 05,2024

Study examines the effects of weight loss surgery between pregnancies

by WileyCredit: CC0 Public DomainDuring 2002–2014, there was a 13-fold increase in weight loss surgeries among women aged 15–44 years in New South Wales, Australia, and undergoing such surgery be

Updated on:March 05,2024

U.S. Preventive Services Task Force recommends screening for hypertensive disorders of pregnancy

by Elana GotkineThe U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) recommends screening for hypertensive disorders of pregnancy at each prenatal visit. This recommendation forms the basis of a final rec

Updated on: January 17,2024

U.S. Preventive Services Task Force recommends screening for hypertensive disorders of pregnancy

by Elana GotkineThe U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) recommends screening for hypertensive disorders of pregnancy at each prenatal visit. This recommendation forms the basis of a final rec

Updated on:January 17,2024

Conservative Texas judge weighs challenge to abortion pills

by SEAN MURPHY and MATTHEW PERRONEBoxes of the drug mifepristone sit on a shelf at the West Alabama Women's Center in Tuscaloosa, Ala., on March 16, 2022. A federal judge will hear arguments Wedne

Updated on: March 09,2024

Conservative Texas judge weighs challenge to abortion pills

by SEAN MURPHY and MATTHEW PERRONEBoxes of the drug mifepristone sit on a shelf at the West Alabama Women's Center in Tuscaloosa, Ala., on March 16, 2022. A federal judge will hear arguments Wedne

Updated on:March 09,2024

New book examines bias, dissatisfaction with birth control

by Victoria Sanchez,University of OregonCredit: University of OregonA UO professor has distilled 10 years of research on birth control and women's experiences surrounding it into a new book

Updated on: March 05,2024

New book examines bias, dissatisfaction with birth control

by Victoria Sanchez,University of OregonCredit: University of OregonA UO professor has distilled 10 years of research on birth control and women's experiences surrounding it into a new book

Updated on:March 05,2024

Expanding Medicaid led to decreased postpartum hospitalizations

by Brown UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAccording to health care experts, the benefits for brand-new parents and their infants having access to health care during pregnancy as well a

Updated on: May 09,2024

Expanding Medicaid led to decreased postpartum hospitalizations

by Brown UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAccording to health care experts, the benefits for brand-new parents and their infants having access to health care during pregnancy as well a

Updated on:May 09,2024

Mother of 3-DNA baby praises new fertility treatment

A pediatric nurse holds a premature baby after feeding him at Medellín's General hospital on August 20, 2014 in Medellin, Colombia. A Greek mother of the first baby born using DNA from three peopl

Updated on: March 12,2024

Mother of 3-DNA baby praises new fertility treatment

A pediatric nurse holds a premature baby after feeding him at Medellín's General hospital on August 20, 2014 in Medellin, Colombia. A Greek mother of the first baby born using DNA from three peopl

Updated on:March 12,2024