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Pregnancy-specific alcohol policies may not work

Pregnancy-specific alcohol policies may not work

by Lori SolomonMost pregnancy-specific alcohol policies are not associated with decreased odds of infant injuries or morbidities, according to a study published online Aug. 3 inJAMA Network Open

Pregnancy-specific alcohol policies may not work

by Lori SolomonMost pregnancy-specific alcohol policies are not associated with decreased odds of infant injuries or morbidities, according to a study published online Aug. 3 inJAMA Network Open
Study shows endometriosis is linked to higher risk of depression, anxiety, eating disorders

Study shows endometriosis is linked to higher risk of depression, anxiety, eating disorders

by Isabella Backman,Yale UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainEndometriosis is not just a condition that affects the pelvis, but a systemic disease that involves the entire body. Now, the

Study shows endometriosis is linked to higher risk of depression, anxiety, eating disorders

by Isabella Backman,Yale UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainEndometriosis is not just a condition that affects the pelvis, but a systemic disease that involves the entire body. Now, the
Malnutrition during pregnancy found to increase diabetes incidence

Malnutrition during pregnancy found to increase diabetes incidence

byComplexity Science Hub ViennaA) Age-specific incidence rates for patients aged between 50 and 100 for females and males in 2017. Birth years are shown on the second (top) x-axis. Results adjus

Malnutrition during pregnancy found to increase diabetes incidence

byComplexity Science Hub ViennaA) Age-specific incidence rates for patients aged between 50 and 100 for females and males in 2017. Birth years are shown on the second (top) x-axis. Results adjus
Is lumbopelvic pain in pregnancy under-reported?

Is lumbopelvic pain in pregnancy under-reported?

byMary Ann Liebert, IncDiagram responses to questions for reporting lumbopelvic pain to HCP, receiving treatment and treatment effectiveness. HCP, health care provider; PLPP, pregnancy-related l

Is lumbopelvic pain in pregnancy under-reported?

byMary Ann Liebert, IncDiagram responses to questions for reporting lumbopelvic pain to HCP, receiving treatment and treatment effectiveness. HCP, health care provider; PLPP, pregnancy-related l
Study shows menstrual education in Spain still deficient and increases negative experiences of menstruation

Study shows menstrual education in Spain still deficient and increases negative experiences of menstruation

by Universitat Politècnica de ValènciaThe main sources of information at the time of menarche compared to the decade in which the PWM was born. Only those who had reached menarche were asked this ques

Study shows menstrual education in Spain still deficient and increases negative experiences of menstruation

by Universitat Politècnica de ValènciaThe main sources of information at the time of menarche compared to the decade in which the PWM was born. Only those who had reached menarche were asked this ques
2008 to 2021 saw decrease in delivery-related mortality

2008 to 2021 saw decrease in delivery-related mortality

by Elana GotkineDelivery-related mortality decreased from 2008 to 2021, while the prevalence of severe maternal morbidity (SMM) increased, according to a study published online June 22 inJAMA Ne

2008 to 2021 saw decrease in delivery-related mortality

by Elana GotkineDelivery-related mortality decreased from 2008 to 2021, while the prevalence of severe maternal morbidity (SMM) increased, according to a study published online June 22 inJAMA Ne
Study identifies safest, most effective outpatient labor induction methods

Study identifies safest, most effective outpatient labor induction methods

byThe Mount Sinai HospitalFunnel plot for time to delivery. Credit:American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology(2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.ajog.2022.09.043While prior research and analys

Study identifies safest, most effective outpatient labor induction methods

byThe Mount Sinai HospitalFunnel plot for time to delivery. Credit:American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology(2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.ajog.2022.09.043While prior research and analys
Parents' psychiatric diagnoses are associated with risk of preterm birth, study finds

Parents' psychiatric diagnoses are associated with risk of preterm birth, study finds

byPublic Library of ScienceResearchers find both children of parents with mental illness are at increased risk of being born too early—both the mothers and fathers are important. Credit: Julia F

Parents' psychiatric diagnoses are associated with risk of preterm birth, study finds

byPublic Library of ScienceResearchers find both children of parents with mental illness are at increased risk of being born too early—both the mothers and fathers are important. Credit: Julia F
US approves pill for postpartum depression

US approves pill for postpartum depression

Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThe US Food and Drug Administration on Friday approved for the first time a pill to treat postpartum depression, a condition believed to affect around half a million

US approves pill for postpartum depression

Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThe US Food and Drug Administration on Friday approved for the first time a pill to treat postpartum depression, a condition believed to affect around half a million
Analysis shows professional advice during pregnancy most beneficial for controlling gestational weight gain

Analysis shows professional advice during pregnancy most beneficial for controlling gestational weight gain

byUniversity of BirminghamCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainPregnant women may be better supported by trained dietitians to control weight gain during pregnancy, a new analysis of almost 100 stud

Analysis shows professional advice during pregnancy most beneficial for controlling gestational weight gain

byUniversity of BirminghamCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainPregnant women may be better supported by trained dietitians to control weight gain during pregnancy, a new analysis of almost 100 stud
Abortion bans increase need for congenital heart defect care, study finds

Abortion bans increase need for congenital heart defect care, study finds

by Erin Digitale,Stanford UniversityWhile hypoplastic left heart syndrome can be treated with surgery, normal heart function is still not restored, and many infants suffer damage to other organs

Abortion bans increase need for congenital heart defect care, study finds

by Erin Digitale,Stanford UniversityWhile hypoplastic left heart syndrome can be treated with surgery, normal heart function is still not restored, and many infants suffer damage to other organs
Only 60% of at-risk women report getting counseled on heart health at their postpartum visit

Only 60% of at-risk women report getting counseled on heart health at their postpartum visit

byNorthwestern UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainDespite having risk factors for heart disease, only 60% of women reported receiving counseling on optimizing their heart health, which

Only 60% of at-risk women report getting counseled on heart health at their postpartum visit

byNorthwestern UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainDespite having risk factors for heart disease, only 60% of women reported receiving counseling on optimizing their heart health, which