1 in 5 U.S. mothers say they've been mistreated during maternity care

by Denise MannFrom receiving no response to cries for help to being verbally abused, 1 in 5 U.S. mothers say they were mistreated by a health care professional during pregnancy and delivery.Rates of m

Updated on: January 17,2024

1 in 5 U.S. mothers say they've been mistreated during maternity care

by Denise MannFrom receiving no response to cries for help to being verbally abused, 1 in 5 U.S. mothers say they were mistreated by a health care professional during pregnancy and delivery.Rates of m

Updated on:January 17,2024

Research reveals burnout in midwives

by La Trobe UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainLa Trobe University researchers surveyed 1,016 midwives and 38 managers—representing 20% of the state's midwifery workforce and more th

Updated on: May 26,2024

Research reveals burnout in midwives

by La Trobe UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainLa Trobe University researchers surveyed 1,016 midwives and 38 managers—representing 20% of the state's midwifery workforce and more th

Updated on:May 26,2024

How does a baby 'breathe' while inside its mom?

by Julie Pollock,The ConversationHemoglobin’s four subunits – two blue and two green in the illustration – can bind to one oxygen molecule each. Credit: Image generated from PBD ID 1C7B by Julie

Updated on: May 05,2024

How does a baby 'breathe' while inside its mom?

by Julie Pollock,The ConversationHemoglobin’s four subunits – two blue and two green in the illustration – can bind to one oxygen molecule each. Credit: Image generated from PBD ID 1C7B by Julie

Updated on:May 05,2024

Clinics retrieving 'far too many' eggs from IVF patients

by European Society of Human Reproduction and EmbryologyCredit: CC0 Public DomainStudies indicate that the optimal and safe number of oocytes needed for achieving an ongoing pregnancy is between

Updated on: March 30,2024

Clinics retrieving 'far too many' eggs from IVF patients

by European Society of Human Reproduction and EmbryologyCredit: CC0 Public DomainStudies indicate that the optimal and safe number of oocytes needed for achieving an ongoing pregnancy is between

Updated on:March 30,2024

Researchers find disparities in rates of certain preterm births

by Ben Leach,Children's Hospital of PhiladelphiaCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA team of researchers from Drexel University and Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) studied how

Updated on: January 12,2024

Researchers find disparities in rates of certain preterm births

by Ben Leach,Children's Hospital of PhiladelphiaCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA team of researchers from Drexel University and Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) studied how

Updated on:January 12,2024

Maternal type 1 diabetes, overweight/obesity linked to heart defects in offspring

by Elana GotkineMaternal type 1 diabetes and overweight and obesity are associated with an increased risk for congenital heart defects (CHDs) among offspring, according to a study published online Jan

Updated on: January 12,2024

Maternal type 1 diabetes, overweight/obesity linked to heart defects in offspring

by Elana GotkineMaternal type 1 diabetes and overweight and obesity are associated with an increased risk for congenital heart defects (CHDs) among offspring, according to a study published online Jan

Updated on:January 12,2024

High-resolution map of the human placenta reveals COVID virus hideouts

byBaylor College of MedicineFetus in utero, between fifth and sixth months. Image credit: Wikipedia.Until now, scientific evidence has been inconclusive regarding the ability of SARS-CoV-2, the

Updated on: January 18,2024

High-resolution map of the human placenta reveals COVID virus hideouts

byBaylor College of MedicineFetus in utero, between fifth and sixth months. Image credit: Wikipedia.Until now, scientific evidence has been inconclusive regarding the ability of SARS-CoV-2, the

Updated on:January 18,2024

Kidney injury risks higher for hospitalized pregnant women

by Bill Bangert,University of CincinnatiSilvi Shah, MD, assistant professor in the Division of Nephrology, Kidney Clinical Advancement, Research and Education Program at the University of Cincin

Updated on: March 23,2024

Kidney injury risks higher for hospitalized pregnant women

by Bill Bangert,University of CincinnatiSilvi Shah, MD, assistant professor in the Division of Nephrology, Kidney Clinical Advancement, Research and Education Program at the University of Cincin

Updated on:March 23,2024

Adenomyosis: From symptoms to treatment, two women's health experts explain this little known condition

by Jen Southcombe and Nura Fitnat Topbas Selcuki,The ConversationCredit: AI-generated imageBBC presenterNaga Munchettyrecently revealed that she suffers fromadenomyosis, a chro

Updated on: March 16,2024

Adenomyosis: From symptoms to treatment, two women's health experts explain this little known condition

by Jen Southcombe and Nura Fitnat Topbas Selcuki,The ConversationCredit: AI-generated imageBBC presenterNaga Munchettyrecently revealed that she suffers fromadenomyosis, a chro

Updated on:March 16,2024

Syudy: Vitamin D may reduce risk of pre‐eclampsia, gestational diabetes, and more

by Jessica Drouet,Florida International UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainWhen a woman becomes pregnant, among the many items to typically buy is vitamins. Studies have shown that vitamin suppl

Updated on: May 18,2024

Syudy: Vitamin D may reduce risk of pre‐eclampsia, gestational diabetes, and more

by Jessica Drouet,Florida International UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainWhen a woman becomes pregnant, among the many items to typically buy is vitamins. Studies have shown that vitamin suppl

Updated on:May 18,2024