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Sexual minority birthing people highly engage in obstetric care

Sexual minority birthing people highly engage in obstetric care

by Lori SolomonSexual minority women are highly engaged in obstetric care, according to a study published online Aug. 2 inJAMA Psychiatry.Leiszle Lapping-Carr, Ph.D., from Northwestern Universit

Sexual minority birthing people highly engage in obstetric care

by Lori SolomonSexual minority women are highly engaged in obstetric care, according to a study published online Aug. 2 inJAMA Psychiatry.Leiszle Lapping-Carr, Ph.D., from Northwestern Universit
Understanding social media discussions about female genital mutilation

Understanding social media discussions about female genital mutilation

byPublic Library of ScienceCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainConversations on social media about female genital mutilation (FGM) have not changed dramatically over the five years to 2020, accordi

Understanding social media discussions about female genital mutilation

byPublic Library of ScienceCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainConversations on social media about female genital mutilation (FGM) have not changed dramatically over the five years to 2020, accordi
Black individuals have significantly more pre-term births than white individuals

Black individuals have significantly more pre-term births than white individuals

byNorthwestern UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainNon-Hispanic Black individuals have a significantly higher rate of pre-term births than non-Hispanic white individuals, reports a new N

Black individuals have significantly more pre-term births than white individuals

byNorthwestern UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainNon-Hispanic Black individuals have a significantly higher rate of pre-term births than non-Hispanic white individuals, reports a new N
Mitochondrial changes linked to high blood pressure in pregnancy

Mitochondrial changes linked to high blood pressure in pregnancy

byAmerican Physiological SocietyCredit:Physiological Genomics(2023). DOI: 10.1152/physiolgenomics.00005.2023High blood pressure (hypertension) that occurs during pregnancy is associa

Mitochondrial changes linked to high blood pressure in pregnancy

byAmerican Physiological SocietyCredit:Physiological Genomics(2023). DOI: 10.1152/physiolgenomics.00005.2023High blood pressure (hypertension) that occurs during pregnancy is associa
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
Q&A: Postpartum depression drug heralds new hope for moms, says physician

Q&A: Postpartum depression drug heralds new hope for moms, says physician

by Eric Williamson,University of VirginiaFor some new mothers, what should be a joyous time is anything but, due to postpartum depression. Credit: Emily Faith Morgan, University CommunicationsTh

Q&A: Postpartum depression drug heralds new hope for moms, says physician

by Eric Williamson,University of VirginiaFor some new mothers, what should be a joyous time is anything but, due to postpartum depression. Credit: Emily Faith Morgan, University CommunicationsTh
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
Q&A: The pill will soon be available over the counter—the impacts could be sweeping

Q&A: The pill will soon be available over the counter—the impacts could be sweeping

by Lisa Marshall,University of Colorado at BoulderCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe Food and Drug Administration on Thursday approved the first over-the-counter birth control pill, opening th

Q&A: The pill will soon be available over the counter—the impacts could be sweeping

by Lisa Marshall,University of Colorado at BoulderCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe Food and Drug Administration on Thursday approved the first over-the-counter birth control pill, opening th
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