Water injections to relieve back pain in labor no longer 'midwifery voodoo'

by University of QueenslandCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainSterile water injections provide effective pain relief for women with labor back pain, according to University of Queensland-led resear

Updated on: March 23,2024

Water injections to relieve back pain in labor no longer 'midwifery voodoo'

by University of QueenslandCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainSterile water injections provide effective pain relief for women with labor back pain, according to University of Queensland-led resear

Updated on:March 23,2024

Surprising patterns in infant growth after gestational diabetes exposure challenge current views on obesity risk

byUniversity of Texas at AustinResearchers found that infants exposed to gestational diabetes in utero had surprising growth paterns in their first year of life. Credit: The University of Texas

Updated on: November 24,2024

Surprising patterns in infant growth after gestational diabetes exposure challenge current views on obesity risk

byUniversity of Texas at AustinResearchers found that infants exposed to gestational diabetes in utero had surprising growth paterns in their first year of life. Credit: The University of Texas

Updated on:November 24,2024

Expert warns over 'little room for complacency' over fall in twin stillbirth rates

by University of BirminghamCredit: CC0 Public DomainA leading expert in fetal medicine at the University of Birmingham has warned that there is 'little room for complacency' over a fall i

Updated on: March 24,2024

Expert warns over 'little room for complacency' over fall in twin stillbirth rates

by University of BirminghamCredit: CC0 Public DomainA leading expert in fetal medicine at the University of Birmingham has warned that there is 'little room for complacency' over a fall i

Updated on:March 24,2024

Vaginal microbiota seeding improves the neurodevelopment of babies born via C-section, reveals triple-blind trial

byCell PressTriple-blind randomized controlled trial shows that maternal vaginal microbiota seeding has positive effects. Credit:Cell Host & MicrobeTransferring the mother's vagina

Updated on: February 18,2024

Vaginal microbiota seeding improves the neurodevelopment of babies born via C-section, reveals triple-blind trial

byCell PressTriple-blind randomized controlled trial shows that maternal vaginal microbiota seeding has positive effects. Credit:Cell Host & MicrobeTransferring the mother's vagina

Updated on:February 18,2024

Study shows how low-protein intake during pregnancy can cause renal problems in offspring

by Maria Fernanda Ziegler,FAPESPThe confocal microscope images show embryos kidney during developmental phase. Each green-point show a individual nephrogenic stem cell. In low protein-rest

Updated on: June 12,2024

Study shows how low-protein intake during pregnancy can cause renal problems in offspring

by Maria Fernanda Ziegler,FAPESPThe confocal microscope images show embryos kidney during developmental phase. Each green-point show a individual nephrogenic stem cell. In low protein-rest

Updated on:June 12,2024

Prophylactic tranexamic acid doesn't cut postpartum bleeding

(HealthDay)—Prophylactic administration of tranexamic acid does not reduce postpartum hemorrhage among women with vaginal delivery receiving prophylactic oxytocin, according to a study published in th

Updated on: April 23,2024

Prophylactic tranexamic acid doesn't cut postpartum bleeding

(HealthDay)—Prophylactic administration of tranexamic acid does not reduce postpartum hemorrhage among women with vaginal delivery receiving prophylactic oxytocin, according to a study published in th

Updated on:April 23,2024

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

Home births are three times more dangerous than hospital deliveries: study

by American Associates, Ben-Gurion University of the NegevCredit: CC0 Public DomainWomen who give birth in non-hospital settings are three times more likely to encounter complications and perinat

Updated on: May 18,2024

Home births are three times more dangerous than hospital deliveries: study

by American Associates, Ben-Gurion University of the NegevCredit: CC0 Public DomainWomen who give birth in non-hospital settings are three times more likely to encounter complications and perinat

Updated on:May 18,2024

Midwifery care cuts poor birth outcomes versus physician care

(HealthDay)—Compared with physician models of care, midwifery care is associated with lower odds of poor birth outcomes for low-income women, according to a study published in the October issue of&nbs

Updated on: April 23,2024

Midwifery care cuts poor birth outcomes versus physician care

(HealthDay)—Compared with physician models of care, midwifery care is associated with lower odds of poor birth outcomes for low-income women, according to a study published in the October issue of&nbs

Updated on:April 23,2024

Cannabis exposure linked to 1.5-times higher risk of unhealthy pregnancy outcomes

byUniversity of Utah Health SciencesNew research shows that pregnant people who use cannabis have a higher rate of unhealthy birth outcomes at 25.9% vs 17.4% among pregnant people who do not use

Updated on: January 13,2024

Cannabis exposure linked to 1.5-times higher risk of unhealthy pregnancy outcomes

byUniversity of Utah Health SciencesNew research shows that pregnant people who use cannabis have a higher rate of unhealthy birth outcomes at 25.9% vs 17.4% among pregnant people who do not use

Updated on:January 13,2024