Big drop in US pregnancies seen since 2010

by Dennis ThompsonPregnancy rates in the United States suffered a steep decline during the last decade, new government data shows.The overall U.S. pregnancy rate fell by 12% between 2010 and 2019, acc

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Big drop in US pregnancies seen since 2010

by Dennis ThompsonPregnancy rates in the United States suffered a steep decline during the last decade, new government data shows.The overall U.S. pregnancy rate fell by 12% between 2010 and 2019, acc

Updated on:March 16,2024 15

Measurement of uterine contractions could predict the outcome of in vitro fertilization

by Valentina Bonito,Eindhoven University of TechnologyCredit: CC0 Public DomainIn vitro fertilization (IVF) is considered as the gold standard of assisted reproductive technologies. Yet, the fai

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Measurement of uterine contractions could predict the outcome of in vitro fertilization

by Valentina Bonito,Eindhoven University of TechnologyCredit: CC0 Public DomainIn vitro fertilization (IVF) is considered as the gold standard of assisted reproductive technologies. Yet, the fai

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The tiniest babies: Shifting the boundary of life earlier

Credit: CC0 Public DomainMichelle Butler was just over halfway through her pregnancy when her water broke and contractions wracked her body. She couldn't escape a terrifying truth: Her twins were

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The tiniest babies: Shifting the boundary of life earlier

Credit: CC0 Public DomainMichelle Butler was just over halfway through her pregnancy when her water broke and contractions wracked her body. She couldn't escape a terrifying truth: Her twins were

Updated on:March 16,2024 13

Greater risk for babies born during natural disasters

by Australian National UniversityCredit: PixabayPregnant women exposed to natural disasters such as volcanoes are more likely to give birth prematurely, according to a new study from The Australi

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Greater risk for babies born during natural disasters

by Australian National UniversityCredit: PixabayPregnant women exposed to natural disasters such as volcanoes are more likely to give birth prematurely, according to a new study from The Australi

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Global rates of cesarean section on the rise since 2000

(HealthDay)—Global cesarean section (CS) rates are increasing, according to one in a series of three papers published online Oct. 11 inThe Lancet.Ties Boerma, Ph.D., from the University of Manit

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Global rates of cesarean section on the rise since 2000

(HealthDay)—Global cesarean section (CS) rates are increasing, according to one in a series of three papers published online Oct. 11 inThe Lancet.Ties Boerma, Ph.D., from the University of Manit

Updated on:March 16,2024 15

History of spontaneous abortion tied to gestational diabetes risk

A history of spontaneous abortion (SAB) is associated with an increased risk for gestational diabetes in subsequent pregnancies, according to a study published online March 3 inJAMA Network Open

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History of spontaneous abortion tied to gestational diabetes risk

A history of spontaneous abortion (SAB) is associated with an increased risk for gestational diabetes in subsequent pregnancies, according to a study published online March 3 inJAMA Network Open

Updated on:March 16,2024 12

Patients use about half of opioids prescribed after hysterectomy

(HealthDay)—Gynecologists prescribe about twice the amount of opioids than patients use after hysterectomy for benign, nonobstetric indications, according to a study published online Nov. 7 inOb

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Patients use about half of opioids prescribed after hysterectomy

(HealthDay)—Gynecologists prescribe about twice the amount of opioids than patients use after hysterectomy for benign, nonobstetric indications, according to a study published online Nov. 7 inOb

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Tissue adhesive, sterile strips similar after cesarean section

(HealthDay)—With cesarean deliveries, wound complications are similar for tissue adhesive and sterile strips when used after closure of a Pfannenstiel skin incision, according to a study published onl

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Tissue adhesive, sterile strips similar after cesarean section

(HealthDay)—With cesarean deliveries, wound complications are similar for tissue adhesive and sterile strips when used after closure of a Pfannenstiel skin incision, according to a study published onl

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Foot kinematics change over course of pregnancy

by David Bradley,InderscienceCredit: CC0 Public DomainThe walking style, or gait, of women in the third trimester of pregnancy changes significantly from that seen in the earlier steps of the pr

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Foot kinematics change over course of pregnancy

by David Bradley,InderscienceCredit: CC0 Public DomainThe walking style, or gait, of women in the third trimester of pregnancy changes significantly from that seen in the earlier steps of the pr

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Uterine transplant research sees positive results

by Linköping UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainProgress is being made in research into uterus transplantation. Nine children have so far been born in Sweden to mothers with transplanted uteri. B

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Uterine transplant research sees positive results

by Linköping UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainProgress is being made in research into uterus transplantation. Nine children have so far been born in Sweden to mothers with transplanted uteri. B

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Uterus transplantation—as ethically problematic as altruistic surrogacy

by Linköping UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainIn 2014, the first child gestated in a donated uterus was born. Although research into uterus transplantation is still in an early phase, many see

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Uterus transplantation—as ethically problematic as altruistic surrogacy

by Linköping UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainIn 2014, the first child gestated in a donated uterus was born. Although research into uterus transplantation is still in an early phase, many see

Updated on:March 16,2024 13

Foot massage effective in improving sleep quality and anxiety in postmenopausal women

by The North American Menopause SocietyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe therapeutic benefits of massage have long been recognized. A new study suggests that foot massage, in particular, can h

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Foot massage effective in improving sleep quality and anxiety in postmenopausal women

by The North American Menopause SocietyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe therapeutic benefits of massage have long been recognized. A new study suggests that foot massage, in particular, can h

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