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The biology of uterine fluid: How it informs the fetus of mom's world

The biology of uterine fluid: How it informs the fetus of mom's world

by Cell PressThis figure shows a normal uterine fluid environment during embryo preimplantation. Credit: Zhang, Ying et al.,Trends in Molecular Medicine2017A developing fetus bathes i

The biology of uterine fluid: How it informs the fetus of mom's world

by Cell PressThis figure shows a normal uterine fluid environment during embryo preimplantation. Credit: Zhang, Ying et al.,Trends in Molecular Medicine2017A developing fetus bathes i
Caesarean section use has almost doubled globally since 2000

Caesarean section use has almost doubled globally since 2000

by LancetCredit: CC0 Public DomainGlobally, the number of babies born through caesarean section (C-section) almost doubled between 2000 and 2015—from 12% to 21% of all births—according to a Serie

Caesarean section use has almost doubled globally since 2000

by LancetCredit: CC0 Public DomainGlobally, the number of babies born through caesarean section (C-section) almost doubled between 2000 and 2015—from 12% to 21% of all births—according to a Serie
New therapeutic prospect for preeclampsia

New therapeutic prospect for preeclampsia

by Pasteur InstitutePlacental cells are stained blue (nuclei) and the reactive oxygen species produced by mitochondria are stained red by fluorescence. The levels of these reactive species are al

New therapeutic prospect for preeclampsia

by Pasteur InstitutePlacental cells are stained blue (nuclei) and the reactive oxygen species produced by mitochondria are stained red by fluorescence. The levels of these reactive species are al
Review finds more effective drugs to stop bleeding after childbirth

Review finds more effective drugs to stop bleeding after childbirth

by University of BirminghamTo reduce excessive bleeding at childbirth, the routine administration of a uterotonic drug called Oxytocin which contracts the uterus has become standard practice acro

Review finds more effective drugs to stop bleeding after childbirth

by University of BirminghamTo reduce excessive bleeding at childbirth, the routine administration of a uterotonic drug called Oxytocin which contracts the uterus has become standard practice acro
Hysterectomy and mesh support may have similar outcomes in repairing vaginal prolapse

Hysterectomy and mesh support may have similar outcomes in repairing vaginal prolapse

by University of California - San DiegoCharles Nager, MD, lead author of the study and chair of the Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Sciences at UC San Diego School of Medici

Hysterectomy and mesh support may have similar outcomes in repairing vaginal prolapse

by University of California - San DiegoCharles Nager, MD, lead author of the study and chair of the Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Sciences at UC San Diego School of Medici
Largest study of sickness in pregnancy launches

Largest study of sickness in pregnancy launches

by NIHR Biomedical Research Centre at Guy's and St Thomas' and King's College LondonCredit: CC0 Public DomainWomen with severe sickness during pregnancy are being invited to join the large

Largest study of sickness in pregnancy launches

by NIHR Biomedical Research Centre at Guy's and St Thomas' and King's College LondonCredit: CC0 Public DomainWomen with severe sickness during pregnancy are being invited to join the large
Diet linked to preeclampsia among low-income Hispanic women during pregnancy

Diet linked to preeclampsia among low-income Hispanic women during pregnancy

by Keck School of Medicine of USCPredicted probability of preeclampsia by vegetables, oils, and fruit and HEI‐2015 maternal dietary pattern scores during the third trimester of pregnancy, stratif

Diet linked to preeclampsia among low-income Hispanic women during pregnancy

by Keck School of Medicine of USCPredicted probability of preeclampsia by vegetables, oils, and fruit and HEI‐2015 maternal dietary pattern scores during the third trimester of pregnancy, stratif
A new Australian government inquiry will examine women's pain and treatment: How and why it's different

A new Australian government inquiry will examine women's pain and treatment: How and why it's different

FEBRUARY 1, 2024 Editors' notesby Jane Chalmers and Amelia Mardon,The ConversationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThe Victorian government has announced aninquiryinto women&#39

A new Australian government inquiry will examine women's pain and treatment: How and why it's different

FEBRUARY 1, 2024 Editors' notesby Jane Chalmers and Amelia Mardon,The ConversationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThe Victorian government has announced aninquiryinto women&#39
AP-NORC poll: Most say restrict abortion after 1st trimester

AP-NORC poll: Most say restrict abortion after 1st trimester

by David Crary and Hannah FingerhutIn this Nov. 30, 2005 file photo, an anti-abortion supporter stands next to a pro-choice demonstrator outside the U.S. Supreme Court in Washington. The new poll from

AP-NORC poll: Most say restrict abortion after 1st trimester

by David Crary and Hannah FingerhutIn this Nov. 30, 2005 file photo, an anti-abortion supporter stands next to a pro-choice demonstrator outside the U.S. Supreme Court in Washington. The new poll from
Anti-Müllerian hormone may contribute to infertility in polycystic ovary syndrome

Anti-Müllerian hormone may contribute to infertility in polycystic ovary syndrome

by Weill Cornell Medical CollegeImage of an ovarian follicle at the advanced “antral” growth stage with multiple associated cell types highlighted. The oocyte is contained within the cells making

Anti-Müllerian hormone may contribute to infertility in polycystic ovary syndrome

by Weill Cornell Medical CollegeImage of an ovarian follicle at the advanced “antral” growth stage with multiple associated cell types highlighted. The oocyte is contained within the cells making
ACOG committee recommends better, ongoing postpartum care

ACOG committee recommends better, ongoing postpartum care

(HealthDay)—Postpartum care should become an ongoing process rather than a single visit in order to optimize the health of women and infants, according to a Committee Opinion published in the May issu

ACOG committee recommends better, ongoing postpartum care

(HealthDay)—Postpartum care should become an ongoing process rather than a single visit in order to optimize the health of women and infants, according to a Committee Opinion published in the May issu
Is Plan B less effective in people who weigh more than 165lbs?

Is Plan B less effective in people who weigh more than 165lbs?

by Jessica Taylor Price,Northeastern UniversityThe Plan B pill is available without a prescription for $49.99. This photo was taken at a CVS in Portland Oregon on 12 March 2020. Credit:Sar

Is Plan B less effective in people who weigh more than 165lbs?

by Jessica Taylor Price,Northeastern UniversityThe Plan B pill is available without a prescription for $49.99. This photo was taken at a CVS in Portland Oregon on 12 March 2020. Credit:Sar