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New study shows good mental health in young adults born after assisted reproduction

New study shows good mental health in young adults born after assisted reproduction

by Karolinska InstitutetCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainUse of assisted reproductive techniques (ART) does not lead to poorer mental health in children across adolescence and young adulthood, a

New study shows good mental health in young adults born after assisted reproduction

by Karolinska InstitutetCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainUse of assisted reproductive techniques (ART) does not lead to poorer mental health in children across adolescence and young adulthood, a
Perinatal patients, nurses explain how hospital pandemic policies failed them

Perinatal patients, nurses explain how hospital pandemic policies failed them

by Jake Ellison,University of WashingtonPerinatal patients and the nurses who care for them told researchers that hospital changes to combat the spread of COVID-19 had detrimental impacts on mat

Perinatal patients, nurses explain how hospital pandemic policies failed them

by Jake Ellison,University of WashingtonPerinatal patients and the nurses who care for them told researchers that hospital changes to combat the spread of COVID-19 had detrimental impacts on mat
Pandemic affects pregnancy health whether moms catch COVID or not

Pandemic affects pregnancy health whether moms catch COVID or not

by Michael Addelman,University of ManchesterCredit: CC0 Public DomainUK leading pregnancy charity Tommy's warns that pandemic pressures can take a physical toll on mums-to-be—even if they do

Pandemic affects pregnancy health whether moms catch COVID or not

by Michael Addelman,University of ManchesterCredit: CC0 Public DomainUK leading pregnancy charity Tommy's warns that pandemic pressures can take a physical toll on mums-to-be—even if they do
Study explores the effects of maternal inflammation on fetal brain development

Study explores the effects of maternal inflammation on fetal brain development

by Ingrid Fadelli , Medical XpressCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainPast research suggests that infections or inflammation in pregnant women can be linked with the development of neurodevelopmental dis

Study explores the effects of maternal inflammation on fetal brain development

by Ingrid Fadelli , Medical XpressCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainPast research suggests that infections or inflammation in pregnant women can be linked with the development of neurodevelopmental dis
Some pregnant women are exposed to gadolinium in early pregnancy

Some pregnant women are exposed to gadolinium in early pregnancy

by Radiological Society of North AmericaCredit: CC0 Public DomainA small but concerning number of women are exposed to a commonly used MRI contrast agent early in their pregnancy, likely before m

Some pregnant women are exposed to gadolinium in early pregnancy

by Radiological Society of North AmericaCredit: CC0 Public DomainA small but concerning number of women are exposed to a commonly used MRI contrast agent early in their pregnancy, likely before m
Rise in meth and opioid use during pregnancy

Rise in meth and opioid use during pregnancy

by University of MichiganCredit: CC0 Public DomainAmphetamine and opioid use in pregnancy increased substantially over the last decade in the United States, a new Michigan Medicine-led study find

Rise in meth and opioid use during pregnancy

by University of MichiganCredit: CC0 Public DomainAmphetamine and opioid use in pregnancy increased substantially over the last decade in the United States, a new Michigan Medicine-led study find
Bedrest for high-risk pregnancies may be linked to premature birth

Bedrest for high-risk pregnancies may be linked to premature birth

by Michael Brown And Nicole Graham,University of AlbertaCredit: CC0 Public DomainNewborns whose mothers spent more than one week on bedrest had poorer health outcomes, according to a new study o

Bedrest for high-risk pregnancies may be linked to premature birth

by Michael Brown And Nicole Graham,University of AlbertaCredit: CC0 Public DomainNewborns whose mothers spent more than one week on bedrest had poorer health outcomes, according to a new study o
Higher stillbirth risk for mothers experiencing deprivation, unemployment, stress and domestic abuse in pregnancy

Higher stillbirth risk for mothers experiencing deprivation, unemployment, stress and domestic abuse in pregnancy

by Michael Addelman,University of ManchesterCredit: CC0 Public DomainMothers who experience psychological stress and domestic abuse are more likely to have stillborn babies—but attending more an

Higher stillbirth risk for mothers experiencing deprivation, unemployment, stress and domestic abuse in pregnancy

by Michael Addelman,University of ManchesterCredit: CC0 Public DomainMothers who experience psychological stress and domestic abuse are more likely to have stillborn babies—but attending more an
Scientists can predict which women will have serious pregnancy complications

Scientists can predict which women will have serious pregnancy complications

by University of CambridgeCredit: CC0 Public DomainWomen who will develop potentially life-threatening disorders during pregnancy can be identified early when hormone levels in the placenta are t

Scientists can predict which women will have serious pregnancy complications

by University of CambridgeCredit: CC0 Public DomainWomen who will develop potentially life-threatening disorders during pregnancy can be identified early when hormone levels in the placenta are t
Trends in women's reproductive events reflect major social and lifestyle changes

Trends in women's reproductive events reflect major social and lifestyle changes

by University of QueenslandCredit: University of QueenslandAn international study has revealed the age at which women experience major reproductive events, such as their first period or giving bi

Trends in women's reproductive events reflect major social and lifestyle changes

by University of QueenslandCredit: University of QueenslandAn international study has revealed the age at which women experience major reproductive events, such as their first period or giving bi
Scientists report new endometriosis findings

Scientists report new endometriosis findings

by Estonian Research CouncilCredit: CC0 Public DomainEndometriosis is a disease that affects 10 to 15 percent of all reproductive-aged women. Although no cure has been found, researchers seek to deter

Scientists report new endometriosis findings

by Estonian Research CouncilCredit: CC0 Public DomainEndometriosis is a disease that affects 10 to 15 percent of all reproductive-aged women. Although no cure has been found, researchers seek to deter
Pregnant women with CVD need specialized care before, during and postpartum

Pregnant women with CVD need specialized care before, during and postpartum

by American Heart AssociationCredit: CC0 Public DomainWomen with cardiovascular conditions should be cared for during pregnancy by a cardio-obstetrics team or health care providers experienced in

Pregnant women with CVD need specialized care before, during and postpartum

by American Heart AssociationCredit: CC0 Public DomainWomen with cardiovascular conditions should be cared for during pregnancy by a cardio-obstetrics team or health care providers experienced in