Many women with epilepsy unaware of seizure meds' risks to pregnancy

by Dennis ThompsonMany women with epilepsy who are of childbearing age might not realize their anti-seizure drugs can raise the risk of birth defects or dampen the effectiveness of their birth control

Updated on: December 13,2024

Many women with epilepsy unaware of seizure meds' risks to pregnancy

by Dennis ThompsonMany women with epilepsy who are of childbearing age might not realize their anti-seizure drugs can raise the risk of birth defects or dampen the effectiveness of their birth control

Updated on:December 13,2024

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

Researchers determine factors associated with ovary removal in patients with ovarian torsion

by Boston University School of MedicineCredit: CC0 Public DomainOvarian torsion can cause severe pain and other symptoms because the ovary is not receiving enough blood due to twisting of its blo

Updated on: May 23,2024

Researchers determine factors associated with ovary removal in patients with ovarian torsion

by Boston University School of MedicineCredit: CC0 Public DomainOvarian torsion can cause severe pain and other symptoms because the ovary is not receiving enough blood due to twisting of its blo

Updated on:May 23,2024

Researchers identify stem cell source of key process in female reproduction

by Ziba Kashef,Yale UniversityImage of uterine tissue from mouse: Red area shows CD34+ stem cells in inner lining of uterus that incorporate into the endometrium, replacing lost tissue each mont

Updated on: May 23,2024

Researchers identify stem cell source of key process in female reproduction

by Ziba Kashef,Yale UniversityImage of uterine tissue from mouse: Red area shows CD34+ stem cells in inner lining of uterus that incorporate into the endometrium, replacing lost tissue each mont

Updated on:May 23,2024

Women still feel like they aren't listened to when they give birth: Here's what could help change things

by Clare Jackson, Ellen Annandale and Sian Beynon-jones,The ConversationCredit: AI-generated imageWomen often report that they arenot listened to or given choicesabout what happens d

Updated on: January 17,2024

Women still feel like they aren't listened to when they give birth: Here's what could help change things

by Clare Jackson, Ellen Annandale and Sian Beynon-jones,The ConversationCredit: AI-generated imageWomen often report that they arenot listened to or given choicesabout what happens d

Updated on:January 17,2024

Researchers explore impact of inadequate gestational weight gain

Inadequate gestational weight gain (GWG) is associated with an increased risk for adverse infant outcomes, even among women with obesity, according to a study published online Dec. 30 inJAMA Net

Updated on: May 21,2024

Researchers explore impact of inadequate gestational weight gain

Inadequate gestational weight gain (GWG) is associated with an increased risk for adverse infant outcomes, even among women with obesity, according to a study published online Dec. 30 inJAMA Net

Updated on:May 21,2024

Healthy pregnancy diet boosts kids' emotional regulation

byBrockUniversityCredit: Flo Dahm from PexelsAll soon-to-be-parents want to give their baby the healthiest start possible, but new Brock University-led research shows that eating well and

Updated on: December 13,2024

Healthy pregnancy diet boosts kids' emotional regulation

byBrockUniversityCredit: Flo Dahm from PexelsAll soon-to-be-parents want to give their baby the healthiest start possible, but new Brock University-led research shows that eating well and

Updated on:December 13,2024

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

Mistreatment in childbirth is common in the US especially among the disadvantaged, study finds

by Columbia University's Mailman School of Public HealthCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainLack of respectful maternity care in the U.S. culminating in mistreatment in childbirth is a regular o

Updated on: April 06,2024

Mistreatment in childbirth is common in the US especially among the disadvantaged, study finds

by Columbia University's Mailman School of Public HealthCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainLack of respectful maternity care in the U.S. culminating in mistreatment in childbirth is a regular o

Updated on:April 06,2024

Low-level alcohol use during pregnancy can impact child's brain development

by University of SydneyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainNew research from the University of Sydney finds that even low levels of alcohol consumption during pregnancy can have an impact on a chil

Updated on: April 16,2024

Low-level alcohol use during pregnancy can impact child's brain development

by University of SydneyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainNew research from the University of Sydney finds that even low levels of alcohol consumption during pregnancy can have an impact on a chil

Updated on:April 16,2024