US deaths of new mothers rose during pandemic, minorities hit hardest

Expectant U.S. women died in greater numbers during the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic, either during pregnancy or shortly after giving birth, a new federal study reports.This increase hit Black

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US deaths of new mothers rose during pandemic, minorities hit hardest

Expectant U.S. women died in greater numbers during the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic, either during pregnancy or shortly after giving birth, a new federal study reports.This increase hit Black

Updated on:May 06,2024 18

Probiotics don't improve poor vaginal health

by European Society of Human Reproduction and EmbryologyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainPregnancy chances in IVF can be affected by many factors including the type of bacteria which naturally co

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Probiotics don't improve poor vaginal health

by European Society of Human Reproduction and EmbryologyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainPregnancy chances in IVF can be affected by many factors including the type of bacteria which naturally co

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'Parent-centered' approach to medical imaging can enhance emotional connection to the unborn baby during pregnancy

by City University LondonPRISMA diagram. Credit:Journal of Reproductive and Infant Psychology(2022). DOI: 10.1080/02646838.2022.2088710A systematic review of twenty-three studies sugg

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'Parent-centered' approach to medical imaging can enhance emotional connection to the unborn baby during pregnancy

by City University LondonPRISMA diagram. Credit:Journal of Reproductive and Infant Psychology(2022). DOI: 10.1080/02646838.2022.2088710A systematic review of twenty-three studies sugg

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Overall pregnancy, live birth outcomes unchanged in psoriasis

(HealthDay)—Overall pregnancy and live birth outcomes are similar for women with psoriasis and for the general population, according to a study published online Feb. 3 inJAMA Dermatology.Alexa B

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Overall pregnancy, live birth outcomes unchanged in psoriasis

(HealthDay)—Overall pregnancy and live birth outcomes are similar for women with psoriasis and for the general population, according to a study published online Feb. 3 inJAMA Dermatology.Alexa B

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Opinion: Heavy periods should be treated as a global health priority

by Ian Roberts, SciDev.NetCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAnemia, caused by heavy periods, can lead to severe bleeding after childbirth, writes Ian Roberts of the London School of Hygiene & Trop

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Opinion: Heavy periods should be treated as a global health priority

by Ian Roberts, SciDev.NetCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAnemia, caused by heavy periods, can lead to severe bleeding after childbirth, writes Ian Roberts of the London School of Hygiene & Trop

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Gestational weight gain in the U.S. higher during the pandemic

The COVID-19 pandemic was associated with higher gestational weight gain (GWG) and a higher risk for excessive GWG among U.S. individuals with singleton pregnancies in 2020, according to a research le

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Gestational weight gain in the U.S. higher during the pandemic

The COVID-19 pandemic was associated with higher gestational weight gain (GWG) and a higher risk for excessive GWG among U.S. individuals with singleton pregnancies in 2020, according to a research le

Updated on:May 06,2024 15

Women seeking help for unmet needs often overdue for cervical cancer screenings

by Diane Duke Williams,Washington University School of Medicine in St. LouisCredit: CC0 Public DomainMore than half of cervical cancer cases in the United States occur in women who have not had

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Women seeking help for unmet needs often overdue for cervical cancer screenings

by Diane Duke Williams,Washington University School of Medicine in St. LouisCredit: CC0 Public DomainMore than half of cervical cancer cases in the United States occur in women who have not had

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During outbreak, most pregnant women had high Zika awareness

(HealthDay)—Pregnant women had a high level of awareness about Zika virus during the 2016 outbreak, according to a study published in the May issue ofEmerging Infectious Diseases.Letitia William

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During outbreak, most pregnant women had high Zika awareness

(HealthDay)—Pregnant women had a high level of awareness about Zika virus during the 2016 outbreak, according to a study published in the May issue ofEmerging Infectious Diseases.Letitia William

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Diet, malaria and substance use linked to Pacific preterm births

by Curtin UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA new Curtin University study has found diet, malaria, substance use and a lack of antenatal care services are linked to one in 10 babies in t

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Diet, malaria and substance use linked to Pacific preterm births

by Curtin UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA new Curtin University study has found diet, malaria, substance use and a lack of antenatal care services are linked to one in 10 babies in t

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Diet and exercise do not reduce the risk of gestational diabetes

by Medical University of ViennaCredit: CC0 Public DomainThe assumption that minimizing weight gain in obese pregnant women is advantageous for avoiding gestational diabetes has not been borne out

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Diet and exercise do not reduce the risk of gestational diabetes

by Medical University of ViennaCredit: CC0 Public DomainThe assumption that minimizing weight gain in obese pregnant women is advantageous for avoiding gestational diabetes has not been borne out

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Labor induction doesn't always reduce caesarean birth risk or improve outcomes for term pregnancies

by University of MichiganCredit: CC0 Public DomainIn recent years, experts have debated whether most birthing individuals would benefit from labor induction once they reach a certain stage of pre

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Labor induction doesn't always reduce caesarean birth risk or improve outcomes for term pregnancies

by University of MichiganCredit: CC0 Public DomainIn recent years, experts have debated whether most birthing individuals would benefit from labor induction once they reach a certain stage of pre

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Probiotic strain helps pregnant women maintain healthy iron levels

by WileyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA new study published inActa Obstetricia et Gynecologica Scandinavicafound that taking a particular probiotic strain improves iron levels in

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Probiotic strain helps pregnant women maintain healthy iron levels

by WileyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA new study published inActa Obstetricia et Gynecologica Scandinavicafound that taking a particular probiotic strain improves iron levels in

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