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

Investigating the link between a type of antibody and miscarriage

by Mallory Locklear,Yale UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainMiscarriage affects an estimated 15% of pregnancies, but in about half of cases the cause is unclear. At Yale, reproductive im

Updated on: May 18,2024

Investigating the link between a type of antibody and miscarriage

by Mallory Locklear,Yale UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainMiscarriage affects an estimated 15% of pregnancies, but in about half of cases the cause is unclear. At Yale, reproductive im

Updated on:May 18,2024

During COVID-19 first wave, the proportion of caesarean section deliveries done under general anaesthesia halved

by AAGBIIllustration depicting Caesarean section. Credit: BruceBlaus/Wikipedia/CC BY 3.0New research from north-west England published inAnaesthesia(a journal of the Association of Anaesth

Updated on: April 11,2024

During COVID-19 first wave, the proportion of caesarean section deliveries done under general anaesthesia halved

by AAGBIIllustration depicting Caesarean section. Credit: BruceBlaus/Wikipedia/CC BY 3.0New research from north-west England published inAnaesthesia(a journal of the Association of Anaesth

Updated on:April 11,2024

Hydroxyurea does not reduce ovarian reserve in patients with sickle cell disease, study shows

byAmerican Society of HematologyCredit: National Institutes of HealthIn female patients living with sickle cell disease (SCD), hydroxyurea had no effect on ovarian reserve, suggesting that ferti

Updated on: August 03,2024

Hydroxyurea does not reduce ovarian reserve in patients with sickle cell disease, study shows

byAmerican Society of HematologyCredit: National Institutes of HealthIn female patients living with sickle cell disease (SCD), hydroxyurea had no effect on ovarian reserve, suggesting that ferti

Updated on:August 03,2024

Choosing the 'best' embryo in IVF

by Hebrew University of JerusalemIVF Embryos. Credit: Shaare Zedek IVF Unit.Each year, tens of thousands of babies are born in the United States as the result of IVF (in vitro fertilization) – wh

Updated on: April 03,2024

Choosing the 'best' embryo in IVF

by Hebrew University of JerusalemIVF Embryos. Credit: Shaare Zedek IVF Unit.Each year, tens of thousands of babies are born in the United States as the result of IVF (in vitro fertilization) – wh

Updated on:April 03,2024

Study finds preconception stress may affect health of women undergoing fertility treatment

byMass General BrighamCredit: CC0 Public DomainStress during pregnancy is known to influence health outcomes, but a new study from Mass General Brigham researchers suggests that stress levels be

Updated on: January 12,2024

Study finds preconception stress may affect health of women undergoing fertility treatment

byMass General BrighamCredit: CC0 Public DomainStress during pregnancy is known to influence health outcomes, but a new study from Mass General Brigham researchers suggests that stress levels be

Updated on:January 12,2024

Study: Rising rates of induced labor need to be reconsidered in the context of the UK maternity services staffing crisis

by City University LondonCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA new study suggests that increasing rates of induction of labor (IOL) of pregnant women and people in the UK, without considering the a

Updated on: May 16,2024

Study: Rising rates of induced labor need to be reconsidered in the context of the UK maternity services staffing crisis

by City University LondonCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA new study suggests that increasing rates of induction of labor (IOL) of pregnant women and people in the UK, without considering the a

Updated on:May 16,2024

First of its kind statistics on pregnant women in US prisons

by Johns Hopkins University School of MedicineIn what is believed to be a first-of-its-kind systematic look at pregnancy frequency and outcomes among imprisoned U.S. women, researchers from Johns

Updated on: March 30,2024

First of its kind statistics on pregnant women in US prisons

by Johns Hopkins University School of MedicineIn what is believed to be a first-of-its-kind systematic look at pregnancy frequency and outcomes among imprisoned U.S. women, researchers from Johns

Updated on:March 30,2024

First of its kind study seeks to answer whether effects of 'abortion pill' can be reversed

by University of California - Davis HealthCredit: CC0 Public DomainWomen who initiate medical abortion but opt to stop in the middle of treatment may be at risk for serious blood loss, a UC Davis Heal

Updated on: March 30,2024

First of its kind study seeks to answer whether effects of 'abortion pill' can be reversed

by University of California - Davis HealthCredit: CC0 Public DomainWomen who initiate medical abortion but opt to stop in the middle of treatment may be at risk for serious blood loss, a UC Davis Heal

Updated on:March 30,2024

Management strategy makes a difference in C-section rates, study finds

by Rachel Layne,University of California - BerkeleyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainFor physicians, it seems like a no-brainer: Management experts, often private equity firms, offer to take over

Updated on: June 07,2024

Management strategy makes a difference in C-section rates, study finds

by Rachel Layne,University of California - BerkeleyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainFor physicians, it seems like a no-brainer: Management experts, often private equity firms, offer to take over

Updated on:June 07,2024