The case for companionship during labor and birth

by Burnet InstituteCredit: Burnet InstituteStrong support from women and their partners for companionship during labor and birth is being limited by inadequate hospital infrastructure, restrictiv

Updated on: April 08,2024

The case for companionship during labor and birth

by Burnet InstituteCredit: Burnet InstituteStrong support from women and their partners for companionship during labor and birth is being limited by inadequate hospital infrastructure, restrictiv

Updated on:April 08,2024

Signs of fetal alcohol syndrome detected in womb

by Erik Robinson,Oregon Health & Science UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainNew images reveal the earliest impairments to nonhuman primate fetal brain development due to alcohol ingested by

Updated on: April 02,2024

Signs of fetal alcohol syndrome detected in womb

by Erik Robinson,Oregon Health & Science UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainNew images reveal the earliest impairments to nonhuman primate fetal brain development due to alcohol ingested by

Updated on:April 02,2024

Study compares surgical treatment options for uterine fibroids

by Vincent Jacobbi,Mayo ClinicCredit: Mayo ClinicIn a recent study, Mayo Clinic researchers compared the cost-effectiveness of surgical treatments for uterine fibroids, suggesting that the less

Updated on: January 19,2024

Study compares surgical treatment options for uterine fibroids

by Vincent Jacobbi,Mayo ClinicCredit: Mayo ClinicIn a recent study, Mayo Clinic researchers compared the cost-effectiveness of surgical treatments for uterine fibroids, suggesting that the less

Updated on:January 19,2024

Spain MPs back Europe's first paid 'menstrual leave'

Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainSpanish lawmakers on Thursday voted through a bill granting paid medical leave to women who suffer from severe period pain, becoming the first European country to adva

Updated on: March 07,2024

Spain MPs back Europe's first paid 'menstrual leave'

Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainSpanish lawmakers on Thursday voted through a bill granting paid medical leave to women who suffer from severe period pain, becoming the first European country to adva

Updated on:March 07,2024

Oral contraceptive pill users less likely to report depression, according to study

byAnglia Ruskin UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA new study has shown that women who are taking the oral contraceptive pill are less likely to report depression.The research, which a

Updated on: January 15,2024

Oral contraceptive pill users less likely to report depression, according to study

byAnglia Ruskin UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA new study has shown that women who are taking the oral contraceptive pill are less likely to report depression.The research, which a

Updated on:January 15,2024

Researchers find risk of miscarriage increases with benzodiazepine use in pregnancy

by Elana GotkineAfter accounting for measurable confounders, the risk for miscarriage is increased in association with benzodiazepine use during pregnancy, according to a study published online Dec. 2

Updated on: January 12,2024

Researchers find risk of miscarriage increases with benzodiazepine use in pregnancy

by Elana GotkineAfter accounting for measurable confounders, the risk for miscarriage is increased in association with benzodiazepine use during pregnancy, according to a study published online Dec. 2

Updated on:January 12,2024

Mouse study shows exercise during pregnancy improves heart health of future generations

by Amy Colgan,The Ohio State UniversityVoluntary maternal wheel exercise ameliorates the detrimental effects of a maternal HFD on female offspring cardiac function invivo. (A) Female offsp

Updated on: March 30,2024

Mouse study shows exercise during pregnancy improves heart health of future generations

by Amy Colgan,The Ohio State UniversityVoluntary maternal wheel exercise ameliorates the detrimental effects of a maternal HFD on female offspring cardiac function invivo. (A) Female offsp

Updated on:March 30,2024

Pregnancy-related deaths spiked for second consecutive year during COVID-19

by Boston UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainFollowing the emergence of the highly contagious Delta and Omicron COVID-19 variants pregnancy-related mortality rates, in the United States rose fast

Updated on: April 11,2024

Pregnancy-related deaths spiked for second consecutive year during COVID-19

by Boston UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainFollowing the emergence of the highly contagious Delta and Omicron COVID-19 variants pregnancy-related mortality rates, in the United States rose fast

Updated on:April 11,2024

Promising new way to predict older mums' pregnancy risks

by Mike Addelman,University of ManchesterCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainScientists have revealed new ways of calculating older mums' personal risk of serious pregnancy problems like havin

Updated on: April 23,2024

Promising new way to predict older mums' pregnancy risks

by Mike Addelman,University of ManchesterCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainScientists have revealed new ways of calculating older mums' personal risk of serious pregnancy problems like havin

Updated on:April 23,2024

Talking about a menstrual revolution: Asia's period problems

by Liz ThomasNormalising menstrual health can only be good for women's overall health, says Olivia Cotes-JamesOlivia Cotes-James wants us to talk about menstrual health.Properly.No more euphemisms

Updated on: March 09,2024

Talking about a menstrual revolution: Asia's period problems

by Liz ThomasNormalising menstrual health can only be good for women's overall health, says Olivia Cotes-JamesOlivia Cotes-James wants us to talk about menstrual health.Properly.No more euphemisms

Updated on:March 09,2024