Family history of mental illness ups odds for postpartum depression

by Amy NortonPregnant women with a family history of any mental health condition may be at increased risk of depression after giving birth, a new research review finds.In an analysis of 26 studies, re

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Family history of mental illness ups odds for postpartum depression

by Amy NortonPregnant women with a family history of any mental health condition may be at increased risk of depression after giving birth, a new research review finds.In an analysis of 26 studies, re

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With mortality a high risk for pregnant and postpartum Black women, new center aims to improve maternal health

by Darcel RockettCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainNina Thomas, 24, is a single mom who lived in Kankakee, Illinois, before COVID-19 upended her life.Her routine, for nearly four years, included workin

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With mortality a high risk for pregnant and postpartum Black women, new center aims to improve maternal health

by Darcel RockettCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainNina Thomas, 24, is a single mom who lived in Kankakee, Illinois, before COVID-19 upended her life.Her routine, for nearly four years, included workin

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Data contradict fears of COVID-19 vaccine effects on pregnancy and fertility

by Public Library of ScienceThis study provides more evidence that Covid vaccination is safe for both current and future pregnancies, and shows in a mouse model that immunization during the earli

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Data contradict fears of COVID-19 vaccine effects on pregnancy and fertility

by Public Library of ScienceThis study provides more evidence that Covid vaccination is safe for both current and future pregnancies, and shows in a mouse model that immunization during the earli

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Promising treatment for premenstrual dysphoric disorder, PMDD

by Uppsala UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainThe mental symptoms of premenstrual dysphoric disorder improve following treatment with a progesterone receptor modulator, as demonstrated by SciLife

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Promising treatment for premenstrual dysphoric disorder, PMDD

by Uppsala UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainThe mental symptoms of premenstrual dysphoric disorder improve following treatment with a progesterone receptor modulator, as demonstrated by SciLife

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Targeted interventions raise HPV vaccine acceptance in women

(HealthDay)—Among young women, targeted educational interventions, particularly educational videos, increase human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine acceptability and knowledge, according to a study publis

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Targeted interventions raise HPV vaccine acceptance in women

(HealthDay)—Among young women, targeted educational interventions, particularly educational videos, increase human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine acceptability and knowledge, according to a study publis

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Birth control pill use is declining as women question mental health side effects

by Bethany Ao, The Philadelphia InquirerCredit: CC0 Public DomainWhen Sophia DuRose was 19, her primary physician prescribed her a birth control pill to help regulate her periods.But soon after DuRose

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Birth control pill use is declining as women question mental health side effects

by Bethany Ao, The Philadelphia InquirerCredit: CC0 Public DomainWhen Sophia DuRose was 19, her primary physician prescribed her a birth control pill to help regulate her periods.But soon after DuRose

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Rural counties with access to obstetrics have healthier infant birth outcomes

by American Academy of Family PhysiciansCredit: CC0 Public DomainRural areas with local access to obstetrical care report better infant health outcomes, including lower infant mortality rates and

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Rural counties with access to obstetrics have healthier infant birth outcomes

by American Academy of Family PhysiciansCredit: CC0 Public DomainRural areas with local access to obstetrical care report better infant health outcomes, including lower infant mortality rates and

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Mentally ill at risk of dangerous pregnancy complication

by University of Western AustraliaCredit: CC0 Public DomainNew research by Murdoch University and The University of Western Australia has revealed that women with severe mental illness have a gre

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Mentally ill at risk of dangerous pregnancy complication

by University of Western AustraliaCredit: CC0 Public DomainNew research by Murdoch University and The University of Western Australia has revealed that women with severe mental illness have a gre

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Indigenous people travel long distances to give birth compared with non-Indigenous people

by Canadian Medical Association JournalCredit: CC0 Public DomainIndigenous people living in rural Canada are 16 times more likely to have to travel 200 km or more to give birth than non-Indigenou

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Indigenous people travel long distances to give birth compared with non-Indigenous people

by Canadian Medical Association JournalCredit: CC0 Public DomainIndigenous people living in rural Canada are 16 times more likely to have to travel 200 km or more to give birth than non-Indigenou

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Potential preterm births in high risk women predicted to 73% accuracy, thanks to new technique

by Peter Thorley,University of WarwickFigure showing typical GC-IMS output to a vaginal swab. Red spots indicate individual chemicals and machine learning identifies which of these chemicals hol

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Potential preterm births in high risk women predicted to 73% accuracy, thanks to new technique

by Peter Thorley,University of WarwickFigure showing typical GC-IMS output to a vaginal swab. Red spots indicate individual chemicals and machine learning identifies which of these chemicals hol

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Evidence says the COVID vaccine is safe and effective for pregnant women

by Hannah Dahlen,The ConversationCredit: AI-generated imageHaving a baby brings enough stress and uncertainty without having to deal with a pandemic. Added to that is the difficultdecision

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Evidence says the COVID vaccine is safe and effective for pregnant women

by Hannah Dahlen,The ConversationCredit: AI-generated imageHaving a baby brings enough stress and uncertainty without having to deal with a pandemic. Added to that is the difficultdecision

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Scarred by Zika and fearing new COVID-19 variants, Brazilian women say no to another pandemic pregnancy

by Letícia Marteleto,The ConversationCredit: CC0 Public Domain"We have to avoid a pregnancy," said Rosa, about the possibility of getting pregnant during the COVID-19 pandemic. "M

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Scarred by Zika and fearing new COVID-19 variants, Brazilian women say no to another pandemic pregnancy

by Letícia Marteleto,The ConversationCredit: CC0 Public Domain"We have to avoid a pregnancy," said Rosa, about the possibility of getting pregnant during the COVID-19 pandemic. "M

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