Specialist explains why age 13 to 15 is ideal for the first gynecologist visit

by Yale UniversityDr. Vash-Margita talks with a young patient and her mother. Credit: Robert A. LisakMost parents are well-versed in schedules for their kids. They know to schedule an annua

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Specialist explains why age 13 to 15 is ideal for the first gynecologist visit

by Yale UniversityDr. Vash-Margita talks with a young patient and her mother. Credit: Robert A. LisakMost parents are well-versed in schedules for their kids. They know to schedule an annua

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Recommendations developed for managing postpartum pain

(HealthDay)—Recommendations for managing postpartum pain have been developed and published in a Committee Opinion online May 17 inObstetrics & Gynecology.Tekoa L. King, M.P.H., from the Amer

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Recommendations developed for managing postpartum pain

(HealthDay)—Recommendations for managing postpartum pain have been developed and published in a Committee Opinion online May 17 inObstetrics & Gynecology.Tekoa L. King, M.P.H., from the Amer

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Just don't douche: What your vaginal biome can tell you about your health and pregnancy

by Naomi Strout, Mathew Leonardi,The ConversationCredit: MART PRODUCTION from PexelsResearchers in the UK recently discovered arapid testthat checks the vaginal microbiome and can de

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Just don't douche: What your vaginal biome can tell you about your health and pregnancy

by Naomi Strout, Mathew Leonardi,The ConversationCredit: MART PRODUCTION from PexelsResearchers in the UK recently discovered arapid testthat checks the vaginal microbiome and can de

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Fewer than 14% of high-risk women have attended a postpartum blood pressure screening

by Mary Ann Liebert, IncCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainIn a new study, only 13.7% of women diagnosed with hypertensive disorders of pregnancy (HDP) attended a blood pressure screening visit wit

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Fewer than 14% of high-risk women have attended a postpartum blood pressure screening

by Mary Ann Liebert, IncCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainIn a new study, only 13.7% of women diagnosed with hypertensive disorders of pregnancy (HDP) attended a blood pressure screening visit wit

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Racial, socioeconomic disparities fuel increased infant mortality rates in California

by UC DavisCredit: CC0 Public DomainWhile infant mortality rates (IMR) decreased overall from 2007 to 2015 in California, disparities in infant death rates have increased in some groups, includin

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Racial, socioeconomic disparities fuel increased infant mortality rates in California

by UC DavisCredit: CC0 Public DomainWhile infant mortality rates (IMR) decreased overall from 2007 to 2015 in California, disparities in infant death rates have increased in some groups, includin

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Right light on the mother's belly may be important to the fetus

by Ola Nilsson,Umea UniversityA 3D image of an early mouse fetus showing initial Opsin3 expression in red against a background of anatomical structures in blue. The image was taken with optical

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Right light on the mother's belly may be important to the fetus

by Ola Nilsson,Umea UniversityA 3D image of an early mouse fetus showing initial Opsin3 expression in red against a background of anatomical structures in blue. The image was taken with optical

Updated on:March 23,2024 12

China makes remarkable gains in maternal and child survival rates

by Murdoch Children's Research InstituteA new review has found China has made remarkable gains in reducing the number of women who die during childbirth and boosting child survival rates over

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China makes remarkable gains in maternal and child survival rates

by Murdoch Children's Research InstituteA new review has found China has made remarkable gains in reducing the number of women who die during childbirth and boosting child survival rates over

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Midwives more enthusiastic than doctors about water birth

by University of South AustraliaCredit: CC0 Public DomainAn Australian study of midwives' views on water immersion during labour and birth shows almost 90 per cent believe the practice should

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Midwives more enthusiastic than doctors about water birth

by University of South AustraliaCredit: CC0 Public DomainAn Australian study of midwives' views on water immersion during labour and birth shows almost 90 per cent believe the practice should

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Major water birth safety study finds no increased risk of death, major trauma

by Oregon State UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainOregon State University researchers have conducted the largest study of water births to date and found they were associated with better

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Major water birth safety study finds no increased risk of death, major trauma

by Oregon State UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainOregon State University researchers have conducted the largest study of water births to date and found they were associated with better

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Midwives provide better birth experiences marked by respect, autonomy

by New York UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainPeople giving birth report more positive experiences when cared for by midwives in both hospitals and in community settings than by physici

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Midwives provide better birth experiences marked by respect, autonomy

by New York UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainPeople giving birth report more positive experiences when cared for by midwives in both hospitals and in community settings than by physici

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Risk for complications from mesh implant does not diminish

(HealthDay)—Continued surveillance after mesh use in pelvic organ prolapse (POP) repairs is necessary, according to a study published online Feb. 6 inObstetrics & Gynecology.Bilal Chughtai,

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Risk for complications from mesh implant does not diminish

(HealthDay)—Continued surveillance after mesh use in pelvic organ prolapse (POP) repairs is necessary, according to a study published online Feb. 6 inObstetrics & Gynecology.Bilal Chughtai,

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China's two-child policy has led to 5.4 million extra births

by British Medical JournalCredit: CC0 Public DomainThe introduction of China's universal two-child policy, that permits all couples to have two children, has led to an extra 5.4 million birth

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China's two-child policy has led to 5.4 million extra births

by British Medical JournalCredit: CC0 Public DomainThe introduction of China's universal two-child policy, that permits all couples to have two children, has led to an extra 5.4 million birth

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