Racist experiences and skin tone discrimination linked to delays in prenatal care

by University of MinnesotaCredit:Courtney HaleAfrican American women are at a two to three times greater risk of experiencing illness, injury or death during pregnancy compared to other rac

Updated on: March 23,2024

Racist experiences and skin tone discrimination linked to delays in prenatal care

by University of MinnesotaCredit:Courtney HaleAfrican American women are at a two to three times greater risk of experiencing illness, injury or death during pregnancy compared to other rac

Updated on:March 23,2024

Midwifery linked to lower odds of birth complications for low-income women

by University of British ColumbiaUBC post-doctoral research fellow Daphne McRae and University of Saskatchewan professor Nazeem Muhajarine (left) study the benefits of midwifery care. Credit: Uni

Updated on: March 23,2024

Midwifery linked to lower odds of birth complications for low-income women

by University of British ColumbiaUBC post-doctoral research fellow Daphne McRae and University of Saskatchewan professor Nazeem Muhajarine (left) study the benefits of midwifery care. Credit: Uni

Updated on:March 23,2024

Nature's way is best, even when it comes to IVF

by BMJ OpenMeta-analysis comparing rates of positive hCG, clinical pregnancy, and live births in cycles with and without a CL. CL, Corpus Luteum; hCG, human chorionic gonadotropin; M-H, Mantel-Haensze

Updated on: March 16,2024

Nature's way is best, even when it comes to IVF

by BMJ OpenMeta-analysis comparing rates of positive hCG, clinical pregnancy, and live births in cycles with and without a CL. CL, Corpus Luteum; hCG, human chorionic gonadotropin; M-H, Mantel-Haensze

Updated on:March 16,2024

Birth complications tied to death risk decades later

by University of PennsylvaniaCredit: CC0 Public DomainComplications from pregnancy and child birth have led to high death rates among people who have given birth in the United States, and a new s

Updated on: March 07,2024

Birth complications tied to death risk decades later

by University of PennsylvaniaCredit: CC0 Public DomainComplications from pregnancy and child birth have led to high death rates among people who have given birth in the United States, and a new s

Updated on:March 07,2024

Fetal heart rate monitoring during labour in low-resource countries

by University of StavangerCredit: CC0 Public DomainWorldwide, there are over 3 million stillbirths and approximately 3 million newborn deaths each year, most in low-resource countries. About 2 mi

Updated on: March 19,2024

Fetal heart rate monitoring during labour in low-resource countries

by University of StavangerCredit: CC0 Public DomainWorldwide, there are over 3 million stillbirths and approximately 3 million newborn deaths each year, most in low-resource countries. About 2 mi

Updated on:March 19,2024

Study finds adversity experienced during childhood or pregnancy affects the gut microbiome across generations

by Holly Ober,University of California, Los AngelesBecause babies acquire their first gut microbes passing through their mother’s birth canal, mothers’ microbiomes form the basis of their offspr

Updated on: January 19,2024

Study finds adversity experienced during childhood or pregnancy affects the gut microbiome across generations

by Holly Ober,University of California, Los AngelesBecause babies acquire their first gut microbes passing through their mother’s birth canal, mothers’ microbiomes form the basis of their offspr

Updated on:January 19,2024

Diet and exercise for obese mothers could lower cardiovascular risk in children

byKing's College LondonChild offspring cardiovascular health benefits of preconception and antenatal lifestyle interventions in women with obesity. The impact of maternal obesity on child ca

Updated on: July 10,2024

Diet and exercise for obese mothers could lower cardiovascular risk in children

byKing's College LondonChild offspring cardiovascular health benefits of preconception and antenatal lifestyle interventions in women with obesity. The impact of maternal obesity on child ca

Updated on:July 10,2024

First no-prescription birth control pill approved in US

Advocates called the approval of the birth control pill without a perscription a 'victory for equity'US health authorities on Thursday approved the first over-the-counter birth control pill in

Updated on: January 21,2024

First no-prescription birth control pill approved in US

Advocates called the approval of the birth control pill without a perscription a 'victory for equity'US health authorities on Thursday approved the first over-the-counter birth control pill in

Updated on:January 21,2024

Nut consumption may enhance fertility for men, suggests study

byMonash UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainEating nuts may enhance male fertility, a Monash University-led research review has found. The authors now want more research into the potenti

Updated on: January 16,2024

Nut consumption may enhance fertility for men, suggests study

byMonash UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainEating nuts may enhance male fertility, a Monash University-led research review has found. The authors now want more research into the potenti

Updated on:January 16,2024

Study shows CBD use in pregnancy could impact the fetal brain

byCU Anschutz Medical CampusCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainResearchers at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus have found that cannabidiol (CBD), often used to treat anxiety and

Updated on: January 19,2024

Study shows CBD use in pregnancy could impact the fetal brain

byCU Anschutz Medical CampusCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainResearchers at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus have found that cannabidiol (CBD), often used to treat anxiety and

Updated on:January 19,2024