Sharp drop in birth rate as a result of miscarriages in 1918 flu pandemic, study finds

by University of OtagoCredit: CC0 Public DomainThe 1918 influenza pandemic in New Zealand resulted in thousands of fewer births, particularly in the 1919 year, largely because of miscarriages fro

Updated on: June 11,2024 3

Sharp drop in birth rate as a result of miscarriages in 1918 flu pandemic, study finds

by University of OtagoCredit: CC0 Public DomainThe 1918 influenza pandemic in New Zealand resulted in thousands of fewer births, particularly in the 1919 year, largely because of miscarriages fro

Updated on:June 11,2024 3

A young mother is accused of killing her children. What is postpartum depression and psychosis?

by Cynthia McCormick Hibbert,Northeastern UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA Massachusetts woman is accused of killing her three- and five-year-old children, and injuring her seven-mo

Updated on: March 05,2024 20

A young mother is accused of killing her children. What is postpartum depression and psychosis?

by Cynthia McCormick Hibbert,Northeastern UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA Massachusetts woman is accused of killing her three- and five-year-old children, and injuring her seven-mo

Updated on:March 05,2024 20

'Before-baby relationship checkup' shows promise for helping couples manage perinatal stress

by Susan E.W. Spencer,University of Massachusetts Medical SchoolCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainChecking in with expectant couples in connection with prenatal obstetrical visits shows promise a

Updated on: March 12,2024 12

'Before-baby relationship checkup' shows promise for helping couples manage perinatal stress

by Susan E.W. Spencer,University of Massachusetts Medical SchoolCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainChecking in with expectant couples in connection with prenatal obstetrical visits shows promise a

Updated on:March 12,2024 12

Sexual enjoyment following childbirth is not altered by different delivery methods, research suggests

by University of BristolIllustration depicting Caesarean section. Credit: BruceBlaus/Wikipedia/CC BY 3.0Sexual enjoyment in the years following childbirth is unaffected by the way in which the ba

Updated on: March 09,2024 20

Sexual enjoyment following childbirth is not altered by different delivery methods, research suggests

by University of BristolIllustration depicting Caesarean section. Credit: BruceBlaus/Wikipedia/CC BY 3.0Sexual enjoyment in the years following childbirth is unaffected by the way in which the ba

Updated on:March 09,2024 20

Research lays the groundwork for a lifesaving group B strep vaccine

by Jennifer Micale,Binghamton UniversityAn image of a mother holding a baby Image Credit: Pixabay.One in five pregnant women carry Streptococcus agalactiae (group B strep or GBS) in the vaginal

Updated on: May 31,2024 3

Research lays the groundwork for a lifesaving group B strep vaccine

by Jennifer Micale,Binghamton UniversityAn image of a mother holding a baby Image Credit: Pixabay.One in five pregnant women carry Streptococcus agalactiae (group B strep or GBS) in the vaginal

Updated on:May 31,2024 3

Exploring safe contraception methods for women living with HIV

by The City University of New YorkCredit: CC0 Public DomainWomen living with HIV need to know which contraceptive methods are safe for them to use both in terms of their own health and in terms o

Updated on: March 09,2024 20

Exploring safe contraception methods for women living with HIV

by The City University of New YorkCredit: CC0 Public DomainWomen living with HIV need to know which contraceptive methods are safe for them to use both in terms of their own health and in terms o

Updated on:March 09,2024 20

Magee and CMU Partner to develop novel app to combat preterm birth

by Adam Dove, Carnegie Mellon University, Department of Civil and Environmental EngineeringThe app answers FAQs, helps users track appointments, and much more. Credit: Carnegie Mellon University, Depa

Updated on: March 09,2024 19

Magee and CMU Partner to develop novel app to combat preterm birth

by Adam Dove, Carnegie Mellon University, Department of Civil and Environmental EngineeringThe app answers FAQs, helps users track appointments, and much more. Credit: Carnegie Mellon University, Depa

Updated on:March 09,2024 19

Earlier gestational diabetes diagnosis, less weight gain

by Mary Ann Liebert, IncCredit: CC0 Public DomainA new study has shown that initiating screening for gestational diabetes in high-risk women in the first trimester of pregnancy instead of the sec

Updated on: March 05,2024 20

Earlier gestational diabetes diagnosis, less weight gain

by Mary Ann Liebert, IncCredit: CC0 Public DomainA new study has shown that initiating screening for gestational diabetes in high-risk women in the first trimester of pregnancy instead of the sec

Updated on:March 05,2024 20

Risk factors identified for infanticide in the 21st century

by Medical University of ViennaCredit: CC0 Public DomainIn a study on the subject of infanticide recently published in theArchives of Women's Mental Health, Claudia Klier from MedUni Vi

Updated on: March 12,2024 13

Risk factors identified for infanticide in the 21st century

by Medical University of ViennaCredit: CC0 Public DomainIn a study on the subject of infanticide recently published in theArchives of Women's Mental Health, Claudia Klier from MedUni Vi

Updated on:March 12,2024 13

Study finds toolkit could improve detection and management of iron deficiency in pregnancy

by St. Michael's HospitalCredit: CC0 Public DomainIron deficiency in pregnancy is a common problem that often goes unrecognized and untreated due to a lack of knowledge of its implications an

Updated on: June 07,2024 5

Study finds toolkit could improve detection and management of iron deficiency in pregnancy

by St. Michael's HospitalCredit: CC0 Public DomainIron deficiency in pregnancy is a common problem that often goes unrecognized and untreated due to a lack of knowledge of its implications an

Updated on:June 07,2024 5

Effect of lockdowns on birth rates in the UK

by Ann Berrington and Joanne Ellison,The ConversationCredit: Clément Proust from PexelsManywonderedwhether the COVID lockdowns would lead to a baby boom or a bust. We finally have&nb

Updated on: March 09,2024 18

Effect of lockdowns on birth rates in the UK

by Ann Berrington and Joanne Ellison,The ConversationCredit: Clément Proust from PexelsManywonderedwhether the COVID lockdowns would lead to a baby boom or a bust. We finally have&nb

Updated on:March 09,2024 18

Artificial placenta created in the laboratory

by Vienna University of TechnologyDenise Mandt in the lab. Credit: Vienna University of TechnologyIn order to better understand important biological membranes, it is necessary to explore new meth

Updated on: March 09,2024 14

Artificial placenta created in the laboratory

by Vienna University of TechnologyDenise Mandt in the lab. Credit: Vienna University of TechnologyIn order to better understand important biological membranes, it is necessary to explore new meth

Updated on:March 09,2024 14