Stigma felt by opioid-dependent moms can impact the health care received by their babies

by Brian Consiglio,University of MissouriCredit: CC0 Public DomainThe rate of opioid use among pregnant women in the United States quadrupled between 1999 and 2014 and continues to rise—an alarm

Updated on: January 15,2024 7

Stigma felt by opioid-dependent moms can impact the health care received by their babies

by Brian Consiglio,University of MissouriCredit: CC0 Public DomainThe rate of opioid use among pregnant women in the United States quadrupled between 1999 and 2014 and continues to rise—an alarm

Updated on:January 15,2024 7

Premenstrual disorders tied to earlier natural menopause

by Lori SolomonPremenstrual disorders (PMDs) are associated with a higher risk for early menopause, according to a study published online Sept. 19 inJAMA Network Open.Yihui Yang, from the Karoli

Updated on: January 17,2024 12

Premenstrual disorders tied to earlier natural menopause

by Lori SolomonPremenstrual disorders (PMDs) are associated with a higher risk for early menopause, according to a study published online Sept. 19 inJAMA Network Open.Yihui Yang, from the Karoli

Updated on:January 17,2024 12

Study finds maternal pulse recording during childbirth reduces risk of encephalopathy in newborns

by University of HelsinkiCardiotocography (CTG) recording data: Maternal heart rate on green, fetal heart rate on blue above the maternal heart rate. Credit: University of HelsinkiCardiotocograph

Updated on: March 07,2024 9

Study finds maternal pulse recording during childbirth reduces risk of encephalopathy in newborns

by University of HelsinkiCardiotocography (CTG) recording data: Maternal heart rate on green, fetal heart rate on blue above the maternal heart rate. Credit: University of HelsinkiCardiotocograph

Updated on:March 07,2024 9

Treating milder forms of pre-existing high blood pressure during pregnancy improves some outcomes

by American College of CardiologyCredit: CC0 Public DomainTreating even mildly elevated, or non-severe, blood pressure during pregnancy reduces the risk of adverse pregnancy outcomes and is unlik

Updated on: March 23,2024 20

Treating milder forms of pre-existing high blood pressure during pregnancy improves some outcomes

by American College of CardiologyCredit: CC0 Public DomainTreating even mildly elevated, or non-severe, blood pressure during pregnancy reduces the risk of adverse pregnancy outcomes and is unlik

Updated on:March 23,2024 20

Tetris to the rescue for women facing traumatic birth: Large-scale study confirms its effectiveness for PTSD prevention

byUniversity of LausanneDistributions of the childbirth-related posttraumatic stress disorder symptom counts in the control and intervention groups at six weeks (n = 122) and six months (n = 108

Updated on: January 17,2024 10

Tetris to the rescue for women facing traumatic birth: Large-scale study confirms its effectiveness for PTSD prevention

byUniversity of LausanneDistributions of the childbirth-related posttraumatic stress disorder symptom counts in the control and intervention groups at six weeks (n = 122) and six months (n = 108

Updated on:January 17,2024 10

High-intensity interval training safe for pregnant women and their babies, study suggests

by Oumar Salifou,University of AlbertaCredit:Sports Medicine(2023). DOI: 10.1007/s40279-023-01858-5High-intensity interval training during pregnancy appears to be well tolerated by e

Updated on: January 19,2024 9

High-intensity interval training safe for pregnant women and their babies, study suggests

by Oumar Salifou,University of AlbertaCredit:Sports Medicine(2023). DOI: 10.1007/s40279-023-01858-5High-intensity interval training during pregnancy appears to be well tolerated by e

Updated on:January 19,2024 9

Spain MPs back Europe's first paid 'menstrual leave'

Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainSpanish lawmakers on Thursday voted through a bill granting paid medical leave to women who suffer from severe period pain, becoming the first European country to adva

Updated on: March 07,2024 20

Spain MPs back Europe's first paid 'menstrual leave'

Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainSpanish lawmakers on Thursday voted through a bill granting paid medical leave to women who suffer from severe period pain, becoming the first European country to adva

Updated on:March 07,2024 20

Higher rates of cardiovascular complications among pregnant women in states with restrictive abortion policies: Study

byPerelman School of Medicine at the University of PennsylvaniaCredit:JACC: Advances(2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.jacadv.2023.100666Pregnant individuals living in states with tighter constr

Updated on: January 15,2024 18

Higher rates of cardiovascular complications among pregnant women in states with restrictive abortion policies: Study

byPerelman School of Medicine at the University of PennsylvaniaCredit:JACC: Advances(2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.jacadv.2023.100666Pregnant individuals living in states with tighter constr

Updated on:January 15,2024 18

Probiotics with top-performing Lactobacillus strains may improve vaginal health

by Public Library of ScienceAssessment characteristics in the hunt for novel vaginal probiotics for Africa. Credit: Sean Crozier, 2020Vaginal Lactobacillus bacterial strains largely perform bette

Updated on: March 05,2024 10

Probiotics with top-performing Lactobacillus strains may improve vaginal health

by Public Library of ScienceAssessment characteristics in the hunt for novel vaginal probiotics for Africa. Credit: Sean Crozier, 2020Vaginal Lactobacillus bacterial strains largely perform bette

Updated on:March 05,2024 10

Maternal mortality in the US more than doubled between 1999 and 2019, study finds

byMass General BrighamCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA new study by investigators from the Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation (IHME) at the University of Washington and Mass General B

Updated on: January 21,2024 10

Maternal mortality in the US more than doubled between 1999 and 2019, study finds

byMass General BrighamCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA new study by investigators from the Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation (IHME) at the University of Washington and Mass General B

Updated on:January 21,2024 10

An OTC contraceptive pill is coming soon, but who will pay for it?

by Denise MannThe first over-the-counter birth control pill is slated to hit drug stores in early 2024, but questions about cost and insurance coverage loom.The U.S. Food and Drug Administration

Updated on: January 17,2024 11

An OTC contraceptive pill is coming soon, but who will pay for it?

by Denise MannThe first over-the-counter birth control pill is slated to hit drug stores in early 2024, but questions about cost and insurance coverage loom.The U.S. Food and Drug Administration

Updated on:January 17,2024 11

Study compares surgical treatment options for uterine fibroids

by Vincent Jacobbi,Mayo ClinicCredit: Mayo ClinicIn a recent study, Mayo Clinic researchers compared the cost-effectiveness of surgical treatments for uterine fibroids, suggesting that the less

Updated on: January 19,2024 7

Study compares surgical treatment options for uterine fibroids

by Vincent Jacobbi,Mayo ClinicCredit: Mayo ClinicIn a recent study, Mayo Clinic researchers compared the cost-effectiveness of surgical treatments for uterine fibroids, suggesting that the less

Updated on:January 19,2024 7