New insights on pelvic floor damage after vaginal birth, and new directions for treatment

byUniversity of California - San DiegoCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainIn the August 02, 2023 issue ofScience Translational Medicine, University of California San Diego researchers lead a

Updated on: January 19,2024

New insights on pelvic floor damage after vaginal birth, and new directions for treatment

byUniversity of California - San DiegoCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainIn the August 02, 2023 issue ofScience Translational Medicine, University of California San Diego researchers lead a

Updated on:January 19,2024

Drinking alcohol even at conception damages placenta development: study

by The Company of BiologistsCredit: CC0 Public DomainAlcohol consumption during pregnancy has been linked to poor growth of the placenta, causing conditions such as fetal growth restriction and l

Updated on: May 27,2024

Drinking alcohol even at conception damages placenta development: study

by The Company of BiologistsCredit: CC0 Public DomainAlcohol consumption during pregnancy has been linked to poor growth of the placenta, causing conditions such as fetal growth restriction and l

Updated on:May 27,2024

Study reveals confusing mishmash of newborn bathing practices at US hospitals

by University of VirginiaCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA nationwide survey of hospitals has revealed a wide variety of approaches to newborn skincare—including the timing of the first bath—tha

Updated on: May 27,2024

Study reveals confusing mishmash of newborn bathing practices at US hospitals

by University of VirginiaCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA nationwide survey of hospitals has revealed a wide variety of approaches to newborn skincare—including the timing of the first bath—tha

Updated on:May 27,2024

Women's wellness: Cervical cancer screening guidelines updated

by From Mayo Clinic News NetworkGardasil vaccine and box. Image: WikipediaCervical cancer used to be one of the top causes of cancer for women in the U.S. But over the past decade, rates have been dec

Updated on: March 02,2024

Women's wellness: Cervical cancer screening guidelines updated

by From Mayo Clinic News NetworkGardasil vaccine and box. Image: WikipediaCervical cancer used to be one of the top causes of cancer for women in the U.S. But over the past decade, rates have been dec

Updated on:March 02,2024

Hospital bacteria not found in babies born by C-section

by University of OsloSummary figure of E. coli gut colonization. The plot displays the numbers of E. coli lineages found at each of the five major sampling points (4, 7, and 21 days after birth,

Updated on: April 07,2024

Hospital bacteria not found in babies born by C-section

by University of OsloSummary figure of E. coli gut colonization. The plot displays the numbers of E. coli lineages found at each of the five major sampling points (4, 7, and 21 days after birth,

Updated on:April 07,2024

Chewing xylitol gum linked to decrease in preterm birth

byUniversity of WashingtonCredit:Med(2024). DOI: 10.1016/j.medj.2024.10.016Could the incidence of preterm births be lowered by chewing gum? New research suggests yes. Results from a

Updated on: November 23,2024

Chewing xylitol gum linked to decrease in preterm birth

byUniversity of WashingtonCredit:Med(2024). DOI: 10.1016/j.medj.2024.10.016Could the incidence of preterm births be lowered by chewing gum? New research suggests yes. Results from a

Updated on:November 23,2024

Finding the right birth control for you

by Carrie Macmillan,Yale UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainWhen it comes to birth control, many preconceived notions may influence which method a woman chooses.Whether it's the belief

Updated on: April 01,2024

Finding the right birth control for you

by Carrie Macmillan,Yale UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainWhen it comes to birth control, many preconceived notions may influence which method a woman chooses.Whether it's the belief

Updated on:April 01,2024

Night eating, lower diet quality during pregnancy associated with greater weight gain and retention

by SingHealthCredit: CC0 Public DomainA study led by researchers from KK Women's and Children's Hospital (KKH) has found evidence that pregnant women who consume more of their daily food intak

Updated on: May 16,2024

Night eating, lower diet quality during pregnancy associated with greater weight gain and retention

by SingHealthCredit: CC0 Public DomainA study led by researchers from KK Women's and Children's Hospital (KKH) has found evidence that pregnant women who consume more of their daily food intak

Updated on:May 16,2024

Childbirth associated with significant medical debt

byUniversity of MichiganCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainFor some families, the year after childbirth may not only mean loads of diapers but stacks of unpaid medical bills as well.Postpartum ind

Updated on: January 17,2024

Childbirth associated with significant medical debt

byUniversity of MichiganCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainFor some families, the year after childbirth may not only mean loads of diapers but stacks of unpaid medical bills as well.Postpartum ind

Updated on:January 17,2024

Research supports expanding insurance coverage of non-invasive prenatal testing

by Sara Knuth,CU Anschutz Medical CampusThe Evaluation of Coverage Expansion for Non-Invasive Prenatal Testing Through a Performance-Based Risk Sharing Agreement. Credit: CU Anschutz Medical Cam

Updated on: May 16,2024

Research supports expanding insurance coverage of non-invasive prenatal testing

by Sara Knuth,CU Anschutz Medical CampusThe Evaluation of Coverage Expansion for Non-Invasive Prenatal Testing Through a Performance-Based Risk Sharing Agreement. Credit: CU Anschutz Medical Cam

Updated on:May 16,2024