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

Immigrants living in US have fewer preterm births; US-born Black pregnant people have highest preterm birth rate

byNorthwestern UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainPreterm birth rates are an important marker in assessing a country's overall health, and the United States isn't faring very well.Indivi

Updated on: January 15,2024

Immigrants living in US have fewer preterm births; US-born Black pregnant people have highest preterm birth rate

byNorthwestern UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainPreterm birth rates are an important marker in assessing a country's overall health, and the United States isn't faring very well.Indivi

Updated on:January 15,2024

Inducing labor at 39 weeks reduces risks of C-section and other complications

by University of South FloridaBaby born at Tampa General Hospital in Tampa, Florida via c-section. Credit: Sandra RoaIt's better to induce than to watch and wait. That's the result of a n

Updated on: March 12,2024

Inducing labor at 39 weeks reduces risks of C-section and other complications

by University of South FloridaBaby born at Tampa General Hospital in Tampa, Florida via c-section. Credit: Sandra RoaIt's better to induce than to watch and wait. That's the result of a n

Updated on:March 12,2024

Groups ask Supreme Court to reinstate restrictions on abortion pill access

by Cara MurezIn the latest move to restrict access to the abortion pill mifepristone in the United States, a coalition of anti-abortion groups on Tuesday asked the Supreme Court to allow an appeals co

Updated on: May 10,2024

Groups ask Supreme Court to reinstate restrictions on abortion pill access

by Cara MurezIn the latest move to restrict access to the abortion pill mifepristone in the United States, a coalition of anti-abortion groups on Tuesday asked the Supreme Court to allow an appeals co

Updated on:May 10,2024

Two easy fixes could reduce bleeding after cesarean delivery

by American Society of AnesthesiologistsCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainTwo simple solutions could help prevent severe bleeding (postpartum hemorrhage) after cesarean delivery, suggests research pres

Updated on: January 16,2024

Two easy fixes could reduce bleeding after cesarean delivery

by American Society of AnesthesiologistsCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainTwo simple solutions could help prevent severe bleeding (postpartum hemorrhage) after cesarean delivery, suggests research pres

Updated on:January 16,2024

Guidelines for supporting breastfeeding during maternal or child hospitalization

by Mary Ann Liebert, IncCredit: CC0 Public DomainThe Academy of Breastfeeding Medicine (ABM) has released its new recommendations on supporting breastfeeding during maternal or child hospitalizat

Updated on: March 23,2024

Guidelines for supporting breastfeeding during maternal or child hospitalization

by Mary Ann Liebert, IncCredit: CC0 Public DomainThe Academy of Breastfeeding Medicine (ABM) has released its new recommendations on supporting breastfeeding during maternal or child hospitalizat

Updated on:March 23,2024

Why celebrity menopause activism can hinder as well as help women

by Kate Pleace,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainOnly a few years ago, the menopause wasa taboo subject—not spoken about in private or in public—but now celebrities includin

Updated on: November 23,2024

Why celebrity menopause activism can hinder as well as help women

by Kate Pleace,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainOnly a few years ago, the menopause wasa taboo subject—not spoken about in private or in public—but now celebrities includin

Updated on:November 23,2024

More hysterectomies can be averted with earlier uterine artery embolization for postpartum hemorrhages, finds research

by The Reis GroupCredit: Lynn Greyling/public domainEarly intervention with a minimally invasive treatment called uterine artery embolization (UAE) can help women avoid hysterectomy due to severe blee

Updated on: March 27,2024

More hysterectomies can be averted with earlier uterine artery embolization for postpartum hemorrhages, finds research

by The Reis GroupCredit: Lynn Greyling/public domainEarly intervention with a minimally invasive treatment called uterine artery embolization (UAE) can help women avoid hysterectomy due to severe blee

Updated on:March 27,2024

Experts call for comprehensive reform of miscarriage care and treatment worldwide

by LancetCredit: CC0 Public DomainA three-paper report published inThe Lancethighlights that the current approach to miscarriage care must be improved, by providing more accurate diag

Updated on: March 24,2024

Experts call for comprehensive reform of miscarriage care and treatment worldwide

by LancetCredit: CC0 Public DomainA three-paper report published inThe Lancethighlights that the current approach to miscarriage care must be improved, by providing more accurate diag

Updated on:March 24,2024

Australian abortion service access limited despite legal status, study finds

by Cheryl Critchley,Monash UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAbortion services and advice in Australia are limited despite being legal, a new study has found.Published in theAustr

Updated on: June 05,2024

Australian abortion service access limited despite legal status, study finds

by Cheryl Critchley,Monash UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAbortion services and advice in Australia are limited despite being legal, a new study has found.Published in theAustr

Updated on:June 05,2024