Common genetic origins discovered behind uterine fibroids and endometriosis

by University of OuluCredit: University of OuluA major international study revealed that the two most common female reproductive system diseases, uterine fibroids and endometriosis, have common geneti

Updated on: March 19,2024

Common genetic origins discovered behind uterine fibroids and endometriosis

by University of OuluCredit: University of OuluA major international study revealed that the two most common female reproductive system diseases, uterine fibroids and endometriosis, have common geneti

Updated on:March 19,2024

Study reveals disparities in childbearing by race and education level

by Yale UniversityTotal fertility rate by race/ethnicity and year, United States 2000-15. Source: authors' calculations using American Community Survey (2010-2015). Credit:China Populat

Updated on: May 27,2024

Study reveals disparities in childbearing by race and education level

by Yale UniversityTotal fertility rate by race/ethnicity and year, United States 2000-15. Source: authors' calculations using American Community Survey (2010-2015). Credit:China Populat

Updated on:May 27,2024

Substance abuse in pregnancy doubles cardiovascular risk: Study

byCedars-Sinai Medical CenterCredit:JACC: Advances(2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.jacadv.2023.100619Pregnant women with a history of substance abuse face a dramatically increased risk of deat

Updated on: January 17,2024

Substance abuse in pregnancy doubles cardiovascular risk: Study

byCedars-Sinai Medical CenterCredit:JACC: Advances(2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.jacadv.2023.100619Pregnant women with a history of substance abuse face a dramatically increased risk of deat

Updated on:January 17,2024

Midwives more enthusiastic than doctors about water birth

by University of South AustraliaCredit: CC0 Public DomainAn Australian study of midwives' views on water immersion during labour and birth shows almost 90 per cent believe the practice should

Updated on: March 23,2024

Midwives more enthusiastic than doctors about water birth

by University of South AustraliaCredit: CC0 Public DomainAn Australian study of midwives' views on water immersion during labour and birth shows almost 90 per cent believe the practice should

Updated on:March 23,2024

Higher rates of cardiovascular complications among pregnant women in states with restrictive abortion policies: Study

byPerelman School of Medicine at the University of PennsylvaniaCredit:JACC: Advances(2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.jacadv.2023.100666Pregnant individuals living in states with tighter constr

Updated on: January 15,2024

Higher rates of cardiovascular complications among pregnant women in states with restrictive abortion policies: Study

byPerelman School of Medicine at the University of PennsylvaniaCredit:JACC: Advances(2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.jacadv.2023.100666Pregnant individuals living in states with tighter constr

Updated on:January 15,2024

Indigenous people travel long distances to give birth compared with non-Indigenous people

by Canadian Medical Association JournalCredit: CC0 Public DomainIndigenous people living in rural Canada are 16 times more likely to have to travel 200 km or more to give birth than non-Indigenou

Updated on: April 29,2024

Indigenous people travel long distances to give birth compared with non-Indigenous people

by Canadian Medical Association JournalCredit: CC0 Public DomainIndigenous people living in rural Canada are 16 times more likely to have to travel 200 km or more to give birth than non-Indigenou

Updated on:April 29,2024

Study sheds more light on use of oxytocin during labour

by British Medical JournalSpacefilling model of oxytocin. Created using ACD/ChemSketch 8.0, ACD/3D Viewer and The GIMP. Credit: Wikipedia.A study published byThe BMJtoday sheds more l

Updated on: March 02,2024

Study sheds more light on use of oxytocin during labour

by British Medical JournalSpacefilling model of oxytocin. Created using ACD/ChemSketch 8.0, ACD/3D Viewer and The GIMP. Credit: Wikipedia.A study published byThe BMJtoday sheds more l

Updated on:March 02,2024

Embryo development found to be delayed in pregnancies that end in miscarriage

by European Society of Human Reproduction and EmbryologyDeveloping embryo in the womb at 8 weeks. Credit: Dr Carsten Pietersma, Erasmus MCEmbryos in pregnancies that end in miscarriage take longe

Updated on: April 07,2024

Embryo development found to be delayed in pregnancies that end in miscarriage

by European Society of Human Reproduction and EmbryologyDeveloping embryo in the womb at 8 weeks. Credit: Dr Carsten Pietersma, Erasmus MCEmbryos in pregnancies that end in miscarriage take longe

Updated on:April 07,2024

How philosophy can help mothers avoid judgment, guilt and shame

by Fiona Woollard,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainParenting is tough: the lack of sleep, the baby that cries for hours for no reason, the toddler that has a tantrum for all too

Updated on: March 30,2024

How philosophy can help mothers avoid judgment, guilt and shame

by Fiona Woollard,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainParenting is tough: the lack of sleep, the baby that cries for hours for no reason, the toddler that has a tantrum for all too

Updated on:March 30,2024

Specialists insist female genital mutilation must be brought to public debate in Finland

byUniversity of Eastern FinlandCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainFemale genital mutilation is a harmful practice violating female genital organs for non-medical reasons. It is estimated that in

Updated on: January 21,2024

Specialists insist female genital mutilation must be brought to public debate in Finland

byUniversity of Eastern FinlandCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainFemale genital mutilation is a harmful practice violating female genital organs for non-medical reasons. It is estimated that in

Updated on:January 21,2024