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Will a pill help new moms bounce back from postpartum depression?

Will a pill help new moms bounce back from postpartum depression?

by Suzanne Leigh,University of California, San FranciscoCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainBaby blues occurs in most new mothers, but 1 in 6 will go on to develop the more crushing symptoms of po

Will a pill help new moms bounce back from postpartum depression?

by Suzanne Leigh,University of California, San FranciscoCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainBaby blues occurs in most new mothers, but 1 in 6 will go on to develop the more crushing symptoms of po
Culturally-centered care increases feelings of respect and autonomy for birthing people of color

Culturally-centered care increases feelings of respect and autonomy for birthing people of color

by University of MinnesotaCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainBlack and Indigenous birthing people die up to three times as often from pregnancy-related complications than their white counterparts.

Culturally-centered care increases feelings of respect and autonomy for birthing people of color

by University of MinnesotaCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainBlack and Indigenous birthing people die up to three times as often from pregnancy-related complications than their white counterparts.
Protein key to placental heath could be target for reproductive conditions

Protein key to placental heath could be target for reproductive conditions

by Mallory Locklear,Yale UniversityCredit:JCI Insight(2023). DOI: 10.1172/jci.insight.172216Immune cells play a key role during pregnancy, adjusting immune system response in a way t

Protein key to placental heath could be target for reproductive conditions

by Mallory Locklear,Yale UniversityCredit:JCI Insight(2023). DOI: 10.1172/jci.insight.172216Immune cells play a key role during pregnancy, adjusting immune system response in a way t
How to classify high blood pressure in pregnancy?

How to classify high blood pressure in pregnancy?

by Society for Maternal-Fetal MedicineCredit: CC0 Public DomainAccording the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), approximately 6—8% of pregnant women experience hypertension. High b

How to classify high blood pressure in pregnancy?

by Society for Maternal-Fetal MedicineCredit: CC0 Public DomainAccording the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), approximately 6—8% of pregnant women experience hypertension. High b
Supreme court allows legal challenges to Texas abortion law, but doesn't overturn it

Supreme court allows legal challenges to Texas abortion law, but doesn't overturn it

(HealthDay)—Abortion providers in Texas can sue state officials in federal court over the state's new abortion law, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled Friday, but it refused to block the law while such

Supreme court allows legal challenges to Texas abortion law, but doesn't overturn it

(HealthDay)—Abortion providers in Texas can sue state officials in federal court over the state's new abortion law, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled Friday, but it refused to block the law while such
Research finds link between poor health, low breast milk production

Research finds link between poor health, low breast milk production

by Bill Bangert,University of CincinnatiDerivation of severely low milk output cases, nested control group, and external control group. Cases include all 10 assigned to metformin and 4 assigned

Research finds link between poor health, low breast milk production

by Bill Bangert,University of CincinnatiDerivation of severely low milk output cases, nested control group, and external control group. Cases include all 10 assigned to metformin and 4 assigned
Babies born to Black mothers in rich countries twice as likely to die in first weeks of life

Babies born to Black mothers in rich countries twice as likely to die in first weeks of life

by University of BirminghamCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainBabies born to Black mothers in richer countries are more likely to be stillborn or die in the first four weeks of life than those bor

Babies born to Black mothers in rich countries twice as likely to die in first weeks of life

by University of BirminghamCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainBabies born to Black mothers in richer countries are more likely to be stillborn or die in the first four weeks of life than those bor
Black women have the highest risk of pregnancy-related heart problems in the US

Black women have the highest risk of pregnancy-related heart problems in the US

by American Heart AssociationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainSignificant racial disparities exist in heart-related problems among pregnant and postpartum women in the United States, with Black

Black women have the highest risk of pregnancy-related heart problems in the US

by American Heart AssociationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainSignificant racial disparities exist in heart-related problems among pregnant and postpartum women in the United States, with Black
How to get rid of a vaginal yeast infection

How to get rid of a vaginal yeast infection

by Kirstie GanobsikIf you're among the millions of women who experience a vaginal yeast infection each year, you know that fast relief is a top priority.Here, experts explain what ayeast&nbs

How to get rid of a vaginal yeast infection

by Kirstie GanobsikIf you're among the millions of women who experience a vaginal yeast infection each year, you know that fast relief is a top priority.Here, experts explain what ayeast&nbs
Women with diabetes at an early age likely to enter menopause early

Women with diabetes at an early age likely to enter menopause early

by The North American Menopause SocietyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainPersons living with diabetes are at greater risk of a number of health conditions including eye and foot problems, heart at

Women with diabetes at an early age likely to enter menopause early

by The North American Menopause SocietyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainPersons living with diabetes are at greater risk of a number of health conditions including eye and foot problems, heart at
Systemic racism plays role in much higher maternal mortality rate among Black women

Systemic racism plays role in much higher maternal mortality rate among Black women

by American Society of AnesthesiologistsCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainBlack women have a 53% increased risk of dying in the hospital during childbirth, no matter their income level, type of insuran

Systemic racism plays role in much higher maternal mortality rate among Black women

by American Society of AnesthesiologistsCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainBlack women have a 53% increased risk of dying in the hospital during childbirth, no matter their income level, type of insuran
Higher maternal death rates among black women tied to racism, sexism, UN says

Higher maternal death rates among black women tied to racism, sexism, UN says

by Cara MurezBlack women are more likely to die during or soon after childbirth due to systemic racism and sexism in the medical system, not genetics or lifestyle, according to the United Nations.A U.

Higher maternal death rates among black women tied to racism, sexism, UN says

by Cara MurezBlack women are more likely to die during or soon after childbirth due to systemic racism and sexism in the medical system, not genetics or lifestyle, according to the United Nations.A U.