New study finds homebirths overwhelmingly more positive experience for women

byTrinity College DublinCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainExperiences of homebirth are overwhelmingly more positive than hospital births, according to a study conducted by researchers in Trinity

Updated on: February 18,2024

New study finds homebirths overwhelmingly more positive experience for women

byTrinity College DublinCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainExperiences of homebirth are overwhelmingly more positive than hospital births, according to a study conducted by researchers in Trinity

Updated on:February 18,2024

Researchers discover widespread flaw in global childhood development data

by Audrey Laganas Jenkins,Tufts University"What we found suggests there may be significant measurement error associated with much of the literature regarding factors that influence childhoo

Updated on: May 23,2024

Researchers discover widespread flaw in global childhood development data

by Audrey Laganas Jenkins,Tufts University"What we found suggests there may be significant measurement error associated with much of the literature regarding factors that influence childhoo

Updated on:May 23,2024

Planned home birth presents little risk where midwifery is well-integrated: study

by University of British ColumbiaCredit: CC0 Public DomainIn the state of Washington, a planned home birth with a licensed midwife is just as safe as a birth at a licensed birth center.Researcher

Updated on: May 16,2024

Planned home birth presents little risk where midwifery is well-integrated: study

by University of British ColumbiaCredit: CC0 Public DomainIn the state of Washington, a planned home birth with a licensed midwife is just as safe as a birth at a licensed birth center.Researcher

Updated on:May 16,2024

Maternal egg consumption not tied to egg allergy in offspring

by Lori SolomonDevelopment of egg allergy at 12 months is unaffected by maternal egg consumption during the very early neonatal period, according to a study published July 10 inJAMA Network Open

Updated on: January 19,2024

Maternal egg consumption not tied to egg allergy in offspring

by Lori SolomonDevelopment of egg allergy at 12 months is unaffected by maternal egg consumption during the very early neonatal period, according to a study published July 10 inJAMA Network Open

Updated on:January 19,2024

Risk of miscarriage linked strongly to mother's age and pregnancy history

by British Medical JournalCredit: CC0 Public DomainThe risk of miscarriage varies greatly with a woman's age, shows a strong pattern of recurrence, and is increased after some pregnancy compl

Updated on: March 07,2024

Risk of miscarriage linked strongly to mother's age and pregnancy history

by British Medical JournalCredit: CC0 Public DomainThe risk of miscarriage varies greatly with a woman's age, shows a strong pattern of recurrence, and is increased after some pregnancy compl

Updated on:March 07,2024

Vaginal laser treatment shows promise in treating overactive bladder syndrome

by The North American Menopause SocietyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainApproximately 33% of American women will experience overactive bladder syndrome (OAB), which interferes with daily activit

Updated on: May 06,2024

Vaginal laser treatment shows promise in treating overactive bladder syndrome

by The North American Menopause SocietyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainApproximately 33% of American women will experience overactive bladder syndrome (OAB), which interferes with daily activit

Updated on:May 06,2024

New findings in the vaginal microbiome

by Karolinska InstitutetSchematic representation of the sampling scheme and taxonomic profiles. Over 50 women were recruited using one of three contraceptive regimens: NHC (non-hormonal contracep

Updated on: May 06,2024

New findings in the vaginal microbiome

by Karolinska InstitutetSchematic representation of the sampling scheme and taxonomic profiles. Over 50 women were recruited using one of three contraceptive regimens: NHC (non-hormonal contracep

Updated on:May 06,2024

Troubling connection between workplace pregnancy discrimination and health of mothers, babies

by Baylor UniversityKaylee Hackney, Ph.D., assistant professor of management in Baylor University’s Hankamer School of Business. Credit: Baylor UniversityPerceived pregnancy discrimination indire

Updated on: March 23,2024

Troubling connection between workplace pregnancy discrimination and health of mothers, babies

by Baylor UniversityKaylee Hackney, Ph.D., assistant professor of management in Baylor University’s Hankamer School of Business. Credit: Baylor UniversityPerceived pregnancy discrimination indire

Updated on:March 23,2024

Decision to offer sedation for often-painful IUD insertion is 'groundbreaking,' health experts say

by Erin Kayata,Northeastern UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainIntrauterine devices (IUDs) are a highly effective and long-lasting form of birth control placed in the uterus. Research s

Updated on: July 08,2024

Decision to offer sedation for often-painful IUD insertion is 'groundbreaking,' health experts say

by Erin Kayata,Northeastern UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainIntrauterine devices (IUDs) are a highly effective and long-lasting form of birth control placed in the uterus. Research s

Updated on:July 08,2024

Detecting pregnancy risks earlier

by Flinders UniversityCredit: PexelsResearchers from Flinders University and the Robinson Research Institute at the University of Adelaide have identified distinctive biological markers that coul

Updated on: April 01,2024

Detecting pregnancy risks earlier

by Flinders UniversityCredit: PexelsResearchers from Flinders University and the Robinson Research Institute at the University of Adelaide have identified distinctive biological markers that coul

Updated on:April 01,2024