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Placental group B strep tied to neonatal unit admission in infants born at term

Placental group B strep tied to neonatal unit admission in infants born at term

by Elana GotkineDetection ofStreptococcus agalactiae(Group BStreptococcus; GBS) in the placenta is associated with an increased risk for neonatal unit (NNU) admission, according to a

Placental group B strep tied to neonatal unit admission in infants born at term

by Elana GotkineDetection ofStreptococcus agalactiae(Group BStreptococcus; GBS) in the placenta is associated with an increased risk for neonatal unit (NNU) admission, according to a
Diet and exercise do not reduce the risk of gestational diabetes

Diet and exercise do not reduce the risk of gestational diabetes

by Medical University of ViennaCredit: CC0 Public DomainThe assumption that minimizing weight gain in obese pregnant women is advantageous for avoiding gestational diabetes has not been borne out

Diet and exercise do not reduce the risk of gestational diabetes

by Medical University of ViennaCredit: CC0 Public DomainThe assumption that minimizing weight gain in obese pregnant women is advantageous for avoiding gestational diabetes has not been borne out
Imagine having your period and no money for pads or tampons. Would you still go to school?

Imagine having your period and no money for pads or tampons. Would you still go to school?

by Sarah Duffy, Michelle O'shea and Patrick Van Esch,The ConversationCredit: AI-generated imageThe New South Wales Education Department saidlast week said it would trial a program to h

Imagine having your period and no money for pads or tampons. Would you still go to school?

by Sarah Duffy, Michelle O'shea and Patrick Van Esch,The ConversationCredit: AI-generated imageThe New South Wales Education Department saidlast week said it would trial a program to h
Idaho drops panel investigating pregnancy-related deaths as US maternal mortality surges

Idaho drops panel investigating pregnancy-related deaths as US maternal mortality surges

by Natalie SchacharCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainOn July 1, Idaho became the only state without a legal requirement or specialized committee to review maternal deaths related to pregnancy.The chan

Idaho drops panel investigating pregnancy-related deaths as US maternal mortality surges

by Natalie SchacharCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainOn July 1, Idaho became the only state without a legal requirement or specialized committee to review maternal deaths related to pregnancy.The chan
Excessive pregnancy weight gain and substantial postpartum weight retention common in military health care beneficiaries

Excessive pregnancy weight gain and substantial postpartum weight retention common in military health care beneficiaries

byThe Obesity SocietyCredit: CC0 Public DomainCompared to their civilian counterparts, excessive pregnancy weight gain is more frequent among military health care beneficiaries, in particular ac

Excessive pregnancy weight gain and substantial postpartum weight retention common in military health care beneficiaries

byThe Obesity SocietyCredit: CC0 Public DomainCompared to their civilian counterparts, excessive pregnancy weight gain is more frequent among military health care beneficiaries, in particular ac
Testing embryos before IVF doesn't increase the chance of a baby

Testing embryos before IVF doesn't increase the chance of a baby

by Karin Hammarberg, Robert Norman, Sarah Lensen,The ConversationCredit: AI-generated imageIn the past two decades there has been asignificant risein IVF clinics worldwide offering c

Testing embryos before IVF doesn't increase the chance of a baby

by Karin Hammarberg, Robert Norman, Sarah Lensen,The ConversationCredit: AI-generated imageIn the past two decades there has been asignificant risein IVF clinics worldwide offering c
Early onset of pregnancy complication may raise heart risks

Early onset of pregnancy complication may raise heart risks

(HealthDay)—Women who develop pre-eclampsia earlier in pregnancy may be at increased risk for heart problems soon after giving birth, a new study finds."These women should be screened for major c

Early onset of pregnancy complication may raise heart risks

(HealthDay)—Women who develop pre-eclampsia earlier in pregnancy may be at increased risk for heart problems soon after giving birth, a new study finds."These women should be screened for major c
Treating menopause symptoms: Medications, lifestyle & self-care

Treating menopause symptoms: Medications, lifestyle & self-care

by Ann SchreiberNavigating the changes and discomforts of menopause can be a frustrating experience for many women. Daily life can be significantly affected by symptoms ranging from hot flashes and mo

Treating menopause symptoms: Medications, lifestyle & self-care

by Ann SchreiberNavigating the changes and discomforts of menopause can be a frustrating experience for many women. Daily life can be significantly affected by symptoms ranging from hot flashes and mo
Study finds racial disparities in pregnancy rates for kidney transplant recipients

Study finds racial disparities in pregnancy rates for kidney transplant recipients

by Bill Bangert,University of CincinnatiSilvi Shah. Credit: University of CincinnatiAmong women who are kidney transplant recipients, Hispanic women have a higher likelihood of pregnancy than wh

Study finds racial disparities in pregnancy rates for kidney transplant recipients

by Bill Bangert,University of CincinnatiSilvi Shah. Credit: University of CincinnatiAmong women who are kidney transplant recipients, Hispanic women have a higher likelihood of pregnancy than wh
Teaching expectant mothers to bond with their babies

Teaching expectant mothers to bond with their babies

byEuropean College of NeuropsychopharmacologyVisual representation of the study setup: Participants' reactions to emotional infant stimuli were measured through ratings, eye-tracking, facial

Teaching expectant mothers to bond with their babies

byEuropean College of NeuropsychopharmacologyVisual representation of the study setup: Participants' reactions to emotional infant stimuli were measured through ratings, eye-tracking, facial
Good maternal health 'reparations' has lifelong benefits for women, research finds

Good maternal health 'reparations' has lifelong benefits for women, research finds

byUniversity of BirminghamMaternal health production process. The diagram illustrates the relationships and interdependencies of superdeterminants, showing how the characteristics of the planet

Good maternal health 'reparations' has lifelong benefits for women, research finds

byUniversity of BirminghamMaternal health production process. The diagram illustrates the relationships and interdependencies of superdeterminants, showing how the characteristics of the planet
Stress during pregnancy doubled during pandemic

Stress during pregnancy doubled during pandemic

by Adam Hadhazy,Stanford UniversityA new Stanford study that explores the possible effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on stress during pregnancy finds pregnant women reported substantially higher

Stress during pregnancy doubled during pandemic

by Adam Hadhazy,Stanford UniversityA new Stanford study that explores the possible effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on stress during pregnancy finds pregnant women reported substantially higher