164

Obstetrics & Gynecology
Focuses on women's health and reproductive health.
Sub Categories on Obstetrics & Gynecology
Latest Articles
Genetic screening results just got harder to handle under new abortion rules

Genetic screening results just got harder to handle under new abortion rules

by Sara ReardonCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAnn was 15 weeks pregnant with her fourth child when the results of her prenatal genetic test came back last August. The test suggested that her daughte

Genetic screening results just got harder to handle under new abortion rules

by Sara ReardonCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAnn was 15 weeks pregnant with her fourth child when the results of her prenatal genetic test came back last August. The test suggested that her daughte
Hospital bacteria not found in babies born by C-section

Hospital bacteria not found in babies born by C-section

by University of OsloSummary figure of E. coli gut colonization. The plot displays the numbers of E. coli lineages found at each of the five major sampling points (4, 7, and 21 days after birth,

Hospital bacteria not found in babies born by C-section

by University of OsloSummary figure of E. coli gut colonization. The plot displays the numbers of E. coli lineages found at each of the five major sampling points (4, 7, and 21 days after birth,
Research sheds light on new strategy to treat infertility

Research sheds light on new strategy to treat infertility

by Oregon Health & Science UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainNew research from Oregon Health & Science University describes the science behind a promising technique to treat infe

Research sheds light on new strategy to treat infertility

by Oregon Health & Science UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainNew research from Oregon Health & Science University describes the science behind a promising technique to treat infe
Nut intake in first trimester may benefit child neurodevelopment

Nut intake in first trimester may benefit child neurodevelopment

(HealthDay)—Nut intake during the first trimester of pregnancy is associated with long-term child neuropsychological development, according to a study published online May 7 in theEuropean Journ

Nut intake in first trimester may benefit child neurodevelopment

(HealthDay)—Nut intake during the first trimester of pregnancy is associated with long-term child neuropsychological development, according to a study published online May 7 in theEuropean Journ
New guidelines for endometriosis set to help millions of women with chronic condition

New guidelines for endometriosis set to help millions of women with chronic condition

by University College LondonCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainScientists from UCL and UCLH have informed a new set of clinical guidelines to aid better diagnosis and management of endometriosis—a

New guidelines for endometriosis set to help millions of women with chronic condition

by University College LondonCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainScientists from UCL and UCLH have informed a new set of clinical guidelines to aid better diagnosis and management of endometriosis—a
Study examines the effects of physical activity during pregnancy

Study examines the effects of physical activity during pregnancy

by WileyCredit: CC0 Public DomainIn a recentActa Obstetricia et Gynecologica Scandinavicastudy, a combined lifestyle intervention including dietary counseling and twice-weekly exercis

Study examines the effects of physical activity during pregnancy

by WileyCredit: CC0 Public DomainIn a recentActa Obstetricia et Gynecologica Scandinavicastudy, a combined lifestyle intervention including dietary counseling and twice-weekly exercis
Decades-long push to lower stillbirth rate in the US has stalled, research finds

Decades-long push to lower stillbirth rate in the US has stalled, research finds

by Greg Bruno,Rutgers UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA decades-long effort to lower the stillbirth rate in the United States has stalled, as has progress in closing a persistent gap

Decades-long push to lower stillbirth rate in the US has stalled, research finds

by Greg Bruno,Rutgers UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA decades-long effort to lower the stillbirth rate in the United States has stalled, as has progress in closing a persistent gap
Conceiving within six months of giving birth does not increase risk of diabetes

Conceiving within six months of giving birth does not increase risk of diabetes

by Lauren Sydoruk,Curtin UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainCurtin University researchers have found insufficient evidence to suggest that falling pregnant again within six months of giving birt

Conceiving within six months of giving birth does not increase risk of diabetes

by Lauren Sydoruk,Curtin UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainCurtin University researchers have found insufficient evidence to suggest that falling pregnant again within six months of giving birt
Most infants with RSV-related critical illness born at term

Most infants with RSV-related critical illness born at term

by Elana GotkineMost infants requiring intensive care for respiratory syncytial virus are born at term, and do not have underlying medical conditions, according to a study published online Aug. 15 in&

Most infants with RSV-related critical illness born at term

by Elana GotkineMost infants requiring intensive care for respiratory syncytial virus are born at term, and do not have underlying medical conditions, according to a study published online Aug. 15 in&
Women's wellness: Cervical cancer screening guidelines updated

Women's wellness: Cervical cancer screening guidelines updated

by From Mayo Clinic News NetworkGardasil vaccine and box. Image: WikipediaCervical cancer used to be one of the top causes of cancer for women in the U.S. But over the past decade, rates have been dec

Women's wellness: Cervical cancer screening guidelines updated

by From Mayo Clinic News NetworkGardasil vaccine and box. Image: WikipediaCervical cancer used to be one of the top causes of cancer for women in the U.S. But over the past decade, rates have been dec
Hormonal IUDs have no effect on lactation or breastfeeding

Hormonal IUDs have no effect on lactation or breastfeeding

by University of UtahHormonal IUDs do not affect breastfeeding. Credit: University of Utah HealthHaving a hormonal intrauterine device (IUD) implanted immediately after birth does not affect a wo

Hormonal IUDs have no effect on lactation or breastfeeding

by University of UtahHormonal IUDs do not affect breastfeeding. Credit: University of Utah HealthHaving a hormonal intrauterine device (IUD) implanted immediately after birth does not affect a wo
A pandemic 'baby bump' is happening in the US, study finds

A pandemic 'baby bump' is happening in the US, study finds

by Max Witynski,Northwestern UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainDo you have a friend, coworker or family member who recently welcomed a new baby? If so, they're part of a nationwide

A pandemic 'baby bump' is happening in the US, study finds

by Max Witynski,Northwestern UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainDo you have a friend, coworker or family member who recently welcomed a new baby? If so, they're part of a nationwide