People stationed in Antarctica menstruate too, and it's a struggle. How we can support them

by Meredith Nash,The ConversationCredit: AI-generated imageWomen have been doing fieldwork in Antarctica for more than 40 years. Yet they comprise just 25% of expeditioners in the Australian Ant

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People stationed in Antarctica menstruate too, and it's a struggle. How we can support them

by Meredith Nash,The ConversationCredit: AI-generated imageWomen have been doing fieldwork in Antarctica for more than 40 years. Yet they comprise just 25% of expeditioners in the Australian Ant

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Giving some pregnant women progesterone could prevent 8,450 miscarriages a year: experts

by University of BirminghamCredit: CC0 Public DomainResearchers at the University of Birmingham and Tommy's National Centre for Miscarriage Research say giving progesterone to women with earl

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Giving some pregnant women progesterone could prevent 8,450 miscarriages a year: experts

by University of BirminghamCredit: CC0 Public DomainResearchers at the University of Birmingham and Tommy's National Centre for Miscarriage Research say giving progesterone to women with earl

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Well-known drug has less risk for preterm delivery in PCOS

by Norwegian University of Science and TechnologyMetformin 500mg tablets. Credit: public domainMetformin can halve the risk of late miscarriage and preterm births for women with polycystic ovary

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Well-known drug has less risk for preterm delivery in PCOS

by Norwegian University of Science and TechnologyMetformin 500mg tablets. Credit: public domainMetformin can halve the risk of late miscarriage and preterm births for women with polycystic ovary

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Fewer than 2 percent of OB-GYN doctors can prescribe life-saving opioid treatment

by Perelman School of Medicine at the University of PennsylvaniaCredit: CC0 Public DomainThe number of obstetrician-gynecologists who are able to prescribe a lifesaving opioid addiction medicine

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Fewer than 2 percent of OB-GYN doctors can prescribe life-saving opioid treatment

by Perelman School of Medicine at the University of PennsylvaniaCredit: CC0 Public DomainThe number of obstetrician-gynecologists who are able to prescribe a lifesaving opioid addiction medicine

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Legacy of racism in housing policies continues to impact maternal health

by University of Rochester Medical CenterCredit: CC0 Public DomainHousing policies established more than eight decades ago that effectively trapped people of color in low income and segregated ne

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Legacy of racism in housing policies continues to impact maternal health

by University of Rochester Medical CenterCredit: CC0 Public DomainHousing policies established more than eight decades ago that effectively trapped people of color in low income and segregated ne

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Experts call for comprehensive reform of miscarriage care and treatment worldwide

by LancetCredit: CC0 Public DomainA three-paper report published inThe Lancethighlights that the current approach to miscarriage care must be improved, by providing more accurate diag

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Experts call for comprehensive reform of miscarriage care and treatment worldwide

by LancetCredit: CC0 Public DomainA three-paper report published inThe Lancethighlights that the current approach to miscarriage care must be improved, by providing more accurate diag

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Living near oil and gas wells may increase preterm birth risk

by Stanford UniversityA pumpjack operating a well in the Signal Hill neighborhood in Los Angeles County, California. In the San Joaquin Valley, where pumpjacks are also in close proximity to hous

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Living near oil and gas wells may increase preterm birth risk

by Stanford UniversityA pumpjack operating a well in the Signal Hill neighborhood in Los Angeles County, California. In the San Joaquin Valley, where pumpjacks are also in close proximity to hous

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Midwifery linked to lower odds of birth complications for low-income women

by University of British ColumbiaUBC post-doctoral research fellow Daphne McRae and University of Saskatchewan professor Nazeem Muhajarine (left) study the benefits of midwifery care. Credit: Uni

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Midwifery linked to lower odds of birth complications for low-income women

by University of British ColumbiaUBC post-doctoral research fellow Daphne McRae and University of Saskatchewan professor Nazeem Muhajarine (left) study the benefits of midwifery care. Credit: Uni

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New consensus on medical menstrual suppression developed

In a new clinical consensus document, the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecologists offers guidance regarding the role of hormonal medications for menstrual suppression.Oluyemisi Adeyemi-Fowode

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New consensus on medical menstrual suppression developed

In a new clinical consensus document, the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecologists offers guidance regarding the role of hormonal medications for menstrual suppression.Oluyemisi Adeyemi-Fowode

Updated on:March 23,2024 10

Treating milder forms of pre-existing high blood pressure during pregnancy improves some outcomes

by American College of CardiologyCredit: CC0 Public DomainTreating even mildly elevated, or non-severe, blood pressure during pregnancy reduces the risk of adverse pregnancy outcomes and is unlik

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Treating milder forms of pre-existing high blood pressure during pregnancy improves some outcomes

by American College of CardiologyCredit: CC0 Public DomainTreating even mildly elevated, or non-severe, blood pressure during pregnancy reduces the risk of adverse pregnancy outcomes and is unlik

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Major study shows waterbirths as safe as traditional births

by Allina HealthCredit: CC0 Public DomainA new U.S. study of waterbirths found that hospital-based births involving water immersion had no higher risk of neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) or special

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Major study shows waterbirths as safe as traditional births

by Allina HealthCredit: CC0 Public DomainA new U.S. study of waterbirths found that hospital-based births involving water immersion had no higher risk of neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) or special

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Racist experiences and skin tone discrimination linked to delays in prenatal care

by University of MinnesotaCredit:Courtney HaleAfrican American women are at a two to three times greater risk of experiencing illness, injury or death during pregnancy compared to other rac

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Racist experiences and skin tone discrimination linked to delays in prenatal care

by University of MinnesotaCredit:Courtney HaleAfrican American women are at a two to three times greater risk of experiencing illness, injury or death during pregnancy compared to other rac

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