Severe maternal complications at childbirth: A recurring hazard?

byMcGill University Health CentreRate of concordant and discordant SMM in the second deliveries. The label on the left of the plot represents the type of SMM in the first delivery, whereas the b

Updated on: January 17,2024

Severe maternal complications at childbirth: A recurring hazard?

byMcGill University Health CentreRate of concordant and discordant SMM in the second deliveries. The label on the left of the plot represents the type of SMM in the first delivery, whereas the b

Updated on:January 17,2024

Scientists discover a natural flu defense mechanism that activates in the nasal cavity during pregnancy

by Keila DePape,McGill UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainMcGill University scientists have discovered that pregnancy may trigger a natural immunity to boost protection against severe f

Updated on: December 13,2024

Scientists discover a natural flu defense mechanism that activates in the nasal cavity during pregnancy

by Keila DePape,McGill UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainMcGill University scientists have discovered that pregnancy may trigger a natural immunity to boost protection against severe f

Updated on:December 13,2024

State abortion bans bar exceptions for suicide, mental health

by Sandhya Raman, CQ-Roll CallCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainIn the year since the Supreme Court outlawed the national right to an abortion, 18 states have implemented abortion bans that specify th

Updated on: January 13,2024

State abortion bans bar exceptions for suicide, mental health

by Sandhya Raman, CQ-Roll CallCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainIn the year since the Supreme Court outlawed the national right to an abortion, 18 states have implemented abortion bans that specify th

Updated on:January 13,2024

Stress during pregnancy can lead to early maturation of first-born daughters, suggests study

by Elizabeth Kivowitz,University of California, Los AngelesSilhouette of a pregnant woman with a pink arrow pointing to a girl and a blue arrow pointing to a boy. Credit:Psychoneuroendocri

Updated on: March 07,2024

Stress during pregnancy can lead to early maturation of first-born daughters, suggests study

by Elizabeth Kivowitz,University of California, Los AngelesSilhouette of a pregnant woman with a pink arrow pointing to a girl and a blue arrow pointing to a boy. Credit:Psychoneuroendocri

Updated on:March 07,2024

PMS: What it is, symptoms, and how to get relief

by Sue BenzulyAre you tired of feeling moody, bloated and achy every month right before you get your period?You're not alone. Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) is a common condition that affects many wo

Updated on: February 18,2024

PMS: What it is, symptoms, and how to get relief

by Sue BenzulyAre you tired of feeling moody, bloated and achy every month right before you get your period?You're not alone. Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) is a common condition that affects many wo

Updated on:February 18,2024

Progress toward personalized prevention of preterm birth: When progesterone works and when it does not

by Wayne State UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThe most effective intervention to prevent preterm birth is the administration of a natural hormone, progesterone, in patients at risk f

Updated on: April 02,2024

Progress toward personalized prevention of preterm birth: When progesterone works and when it does not

by Wayne State UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThe most effective intervention to prevent preterm birth is the administration of a natural hormone, progesterone, in patients at risk f

Updated on:April 02,2024

Researchers find lack of personalized maternity care is causing more unassisted 'freebirths'

by Robert Gordon UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThe number of women having unassisted births, or 'freebirths' across the UK is believed to be rising, as more expectant mothers are

Updated on: March 19,2024

Researchers find lack of personalized maternity care is causing more unassisted 'freebirths'

by Robert Gordon UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThe number of women having unassisted births, or 'freebirths' across the UK is believed to be rising, as more expectant mothers are

Updated on:March 19,2024

Endometriosis afflicts millions of women, but few people feel comfortable talking about it

by Kristina S. Brown,The ConversationCredit: Engin Akyurt from PexelsEndometriosiscauses physical, sexual and emotional pain. About190 million people around the globehave endom

Updated on: January 15,2024

Endometriosis afflicts millions of women, but few people feel comfortable talking about it

by Kristina S. Brown,The ConversationCredit: Engin Akyurt from PexelsEndometriosiscauses physical, sexual and emotional pain. About190 million people around the globehave endom

Updated on:January 15,2024

Back sleeping in late pregnancy linked to lower birth weight

(HealthDay)—Back sleeping in late pregnancy is independently associated with lower birth weight, according to a study published online Oct. 2 inJAMA Network Open.Ngaire H. Anderson, Ph.D., from

Updated on: April 11,2024

Back sleeping in late pregnancy linked to lower birth weight

(HealthDay)—Back sleeping in late pregnancy is independently associated with lower birth weight, according to a study published online Oct. 2 inJAMA Network Open.Ngaire H. Anderson, Ph.D., from

Updated on:April 11,2024

A startup says it helps parents pick healthier embryos. Experts say it's not that simple

by Melody Petersen, Los Angeles TimesCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe decision of whether to have a child can be hard even under the best of circumstances. For those with a family history of debil

Updated on: May 13,2024

A startup says it helps parents pick healthier embryos. Experts say it's not that simple

by Melody Petersen, Los Angeles TimesCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe decision of whether to have a child can be hard even under the best of circumstances. For those with a family history of debil

Updated on:May 13,2024