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Genetic study shows that the risk of pre-eclampsia is related to blood pressure and BMI

Genetic study shows that the risk of pre-eclampsia is related to blood pressure and BMI

by University of NottinghamCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainPre-eclampsia, usually diagnosed by increased blood pressure and protein in urine, affects up to 5% of pregnant women. It contributes w

Genetic study shows that the risk of pre-eclampsia is related to blood pressure and BMI

by University of NottinghamCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainPre-eclampsia, usually diagnosed by increased blood pressure and protein in urine, affects up to 5% of pregnant women. It contributes w
Risk for ectopic pregnancy increased for women with psoriasis

Risk for ectopic pregnancy increased for women with psoriasis

Women with psoriasis have a significantly increased risk for ectopic pregnancy (EP), which is highest for those with moderate-to-severe psoriasis, according to a study published in the June issue of&n

Risk for ectopic pregnancy increased for women with psoriasis

Women with psoriasis have a significantly increased risk for ectopic pregnancy (EP), which is highest for those with moderate-to-severe psoriasis, according to a study published in the June issue of&n
The pandemic lockdown's psychological impact on pregnant women

The pandemic lockdown's psychological impact on pregnant women

by WileyCredit: CC0 Public DomainDuring the lockdown in the first wave of the COVID-19 pandemic in Spain, pregnant women had higher symptoms of depression and anxiety. The finding comes from a st

The pandemic lockdown's psychological impact on pregnant women

by WileyCredit: CC0 Public DomainDuring the lockdown in the first wave of the COVID-19 pandemic in Spain, pregnant women had higher symptoms of depression and anxiety. The finding comes from a st
Penis microbiota predicts if a man's female partner will develop bacterial vaginosis

Penis microbiota predicts if a man's female partner will develop bacterial vaginosis

by FrontiersCredit: CC0 Public DomainBacterial Vaginosis (BV) is an infection affecting more than 20% of women worldwide. Caused by a change in the natural balance of the vaginal microbiota, this

Penis microbiota predicts if a man's female partner will develop bacterial vaginosis

by FrontiersCredit: CC0 Public DomainBacterial Vaginosis (BV) is an infection affecting more than 20% of women worldwide. Caused by a change in the natural balance of the vaginal microbiota, this
Vaginal immune system may hint at prime vaccine timing

Vaginal immune system may hint at prime vaccine timing

by University of WashingtonCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainLevels of key immune-signaling molecules in the vagina "undergo clear and consistent" fluctuations during the menstrual cycle

Vaginal immune system may hint at prime vaccine timing

by University of WashingtonCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainLevels of key immune-signaling molecules in the vagina "undergo clear and consistent" fluctuations during the menstrual cycle
A pregnancy ended by COVID-19 informs new understanding and protocols

A pregnancy ended by COVID-19 informs new understanding and protocols

by Brita Belli,Yale UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainWhen the first pregnant woman diagnosed with COVID-19 was admitted to Yale New Haven Hospital in March, she was in her second trime

A pregnancy ended by COVID-19 informs new understanding and protocols

by Brita Belli,Yale UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainWhen the first pregnant woman diagnosed with COVID-19 was admitted to Yale New Haven Hospital in March, she was in her second trime
Community-based program improves health care for new mothers

Community-based program improves health care for new mothers

by UT Southwestern Medical CenterA community-based program called extending Maternal Care After Pregnancy (eMCAP) is operated through a partnership between UT Southwestern Medical Center and Park

Community-based program improves health care for new mothers

by UT Southwestern Medical CenterA community-based program called extending Maternal Care After Pregnancy (eMCAP) is operated through a partnership between UT Southwestern Medical Center and Park
History of vaccines offers lessons on COVID-19 for pregnant women

History of vaccines offers lessons on COVID-19 for pregnant women

by UT Southwestern Medical CenterCredit: CC0 Public DomainPregnant women, who are at increased risk of preterm birth or pregnancy loss if they develop a severe case of COVID-19, need the best pos

History of vaccines offers lessons on COVID-19 for pregnant women

by UT Southwestern Medical CenterCredit: CC0 Public DomainPregnant women, who are at increased risk of preterm birth or pregnancy loss if they develop a severe case of COVID-19, need the best pos
Opinion: There should be no gestational limits for abortion

Opinion: There should be no gestational limits for abortion

by Erica Millar,The ConversationHalf of women seeking second and third-trimester abortions do so because of foetal abnormalities. Credit:Sasha FreemindFamily planning organisation and abor

Opinion: There should be no gestational limits for abortion

by Erica Millar,The ConversationHalf of women seeking second and third-trimester abortions do so because of foetal abnormalities. Credit:Sasha FreemindFamily planning organisation and abor
Pandemic has increased pregnancy stress for US women

Pandemic has increased pregnancy stress for US women

by Washington State UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainCOVID-19 has created new problems for pregnant women in the United States, a group that already faced the highest maternal mortality rate in

Pandemic has increased pregnancy stress for US women

by Washington State UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainCOVID-19 has created new problems for pregnant women in the United States, a group that already faced the highest maternal mortality rate in
Progesterone from an unexpected source may affect miscarriage risk

Progesterone from an unexpected source may affect miscarriage risk

by American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular BiologyCredit: CC0 Public DomainAbout twenty percent of confirmed pregnancies end in miscarriage, most often in the first trimester, for reasons

Progesterone from an unexpected source may affect miscarriage risk

by American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular BiologyCredit: CC0 Public DomainAbout twenty percent of confirmed pregnancies end in miscarriage, most often in the first trimester, for reasons
Researchers discover that vitamin C improves health for children of pregnant smokers

Researchers discover that vitamin C improves health for children of pregnant smokers

by Nicole Rideout,Oregon Health & Science UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainResearchers at Oregon Health & Science University have found that vitamin C supplementation to pregna

Researchers discover that vitamin C improves health for children of pregnant smokers

by Nicole Rideout,Oregon Health & Science UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainResearchers at Oregon Health & Science University have found that vitamin C supplementation to pregna