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Rate of pregnant US women who have diabetes keeps rising

Rate of pregnant US women who have diabetes keeps rising

by Steven ReinbergThe number of American women who have diabetes when they become pregnant has increased dramatically over five years, health officials reported Wednesday.Between 2016 and 2021, the ra

Rate of pregnant US women who have diabetes keeps rising

by Steven ReinbergThe number of American women who have diabetes when they become pregnant has increased dramatically over five years, health officials reported Wednesday.Between 2016 and 2021, the ra
Technique may restore healthy bacterial balance in C-section babies

Technique may restore healthy bacterial balance in C-section babies

byRutgers UniversityDifferences in bacterial DNA load and composition between treatment groups at differing body sites, collection types, and times. (A) Bacterial DNA load in maternal vaginal sw

Technique may restore healthy bacterial balance in C-section babies

byRutgers UniversityDifferences in bacterial DNA load and composition between treatment groups at differing body sites, collection types, and times. (A) Bacterial DNA load in maternal vaginal sw
Infertility is linked to small increased risk of cancer

Infertility is linked to small increased risk of cancer

by European Society of Human Reproduction and EmbryologyKiller T cells surround a cancer cell. Credit: NIHA study of over 64,000 women of childbearing age in the USA has found that infertility is

Infertility is linked to small increased risk of cancer

by European Society of Human Reproduction and EmbryologyKiller T cells surround a cancer cell. Credit: NIHA study of over 64,000 women of childbearing age in the USA has found that infertility is
Prenatal care providers need to know more about the underlying causes of obesity, says researcher

Prenatal care providers need to know more about the underlying causes of obesity, says researcher

by Ingebjørg Hestvik,Norwegian University of Science and TechnologyCredit: CC0 Public DomainIncreasing numbers of pregnant women in Norway are overweight. Heidi Sandsæter has studied what overwe

Prenatal care providers need to know more about the underlying causes of obesity, says researcher

by Ingebjørg Hestvik,Norwegian University of Science and TechnologyCredit: CC0 Public DomainIncreasing numbers of pregnant women in Norway are overweight. Heidi Sandsæter has studied what overwe
Vitamin D levels during pregnancy linked with child IQ

Vitamin D levels during pregnancy linked with child IQ

by Kathryn Mueller,Seattle Children's Research InstituteCredit: CC0 Public DomainVitamin D is a critical nutrient and has many important functions in the body. A mother's vitamin D suppl

Vitamin D levels during pregnancy linked with child IQ

by Kathryn Mueller,Seattle Children's Research InstituteCredit: CC0 Public DomainVitamin D is a critical nutrient and has many important functions in the body. A mother's vitamin D suppl
Study finds dynamic pregnancy intentions among participants

Study finds dynamic pregnancy intentions among participants

by Morgan Aguilar,University of UtahCredit: CC0 Public DomainDeciding when to start or grow a family is deeply personal and complex. When someone begins using a contraceptive, it may seem obviou

Study finds dynamic pregnancy intentions among participants

by Morgan Aguilar,University of UtahCredit: CC0 Public DomainDeciding when to start or grow a family is deeply personal and complex. When someone begins using a contraceptive, it may seem obviou
Study finds problems with gestational diabetes test in rural areas

Study finds problems with gestational diabetes test in rural areas

by Simone Hewett,University of Western AustraliaCredit: CC0 Public DomainA number of pregnant women in rural and remote areas may be missing out on being diagnosed with gestational diabetes due

Study finds problems with gestational diabetes test in rural areas

by Simone Hewett,University of Western AustraliaCredit: CC0 Public DomainA number of pregnant women in rural and remote areas may be missing out on being diagnosed with gestational diabetes due
Patients use about half of opioids prescribed after hysterectomy

Patients use about half of opioids prescribed after hysterectomy

(HealthDay)—Gynecologists prescribe about twice the amount of opioids than patients use after hysterectomy for benign, nonobstetric indications, according to a study published online Nov. 7 inOb

Patients use about half of opioids prescribed after hysterectomy

(HealthDay)—Gynecologists prescribe about twice the amount of opioids than patients use after hysterectomy for benign, nonobstetric indications, according to a study published online Nov. 7 inOb
New book examines bias, dissatisfaction with birth control

New book examines bias, dissatisfaction with birth control

by Victoria Sanchez,University of OregonCredit: University of OregonA UO professor has distilled 10 years of research on birth control and women's experiences surrounding it into a new book

New book examines bias, dissatisfaction with birth control

by Victoria Sanchez,University of OregonCredit: University of OregonA UO professor has distilled 10 years of research on birth control and women's experiences surrounding it into a new book
ACOG: Opioid agonist Rx first choice in affected pregnancies

ACOG: Opioid agonist Rx first choice in affected pregnancies

(HealthDay)—While opioid agonist pharmacotherapy continues to be the recommended therapy for pregnant women with an opioid use disorder, medically supervised withdrawal can be considered under the car

ACOG: Opioid agonist Rx first choice in affected pregnancies

(HealthDay)—While opioid agonist pharmacotherapy continues to be the recommended therapy for pregnant women with an opioid use disorder, medically supervised withdrawal can be considered under the car
Researchers use human-centered design to improve mammography process, patient experience

Researchers use human-centered design to improve mammography process, patient experience

by Tim Tedeschi,University of CincinnatiAnn Brown, left, reviews imaging data with a patient. Credit: UC HealthWhen you order a pizza, an online tracker can provide real-time data that lets you

Researchers use human-centered design to improve mammography process, patient experience

by Tim Tedeschi,University of CincinnatiAnn Brown, left, reviews imaging data with a patient. Credit: UC HealthWhen you order a pizza, an online tracker can provide real-time data that lets you
Physician procedure volume linked to outcomes after surgical abortion

Physician procedure volume linked to outcomes after surgical abortion

by Canadian Medical Association JournalCredit: CC0 Public DomainAlthough surgically induced abortion is a low-risk procedure, women whose physician infrequently performs it have almost twice the

Physician procedure volume linked to outcomes after surgical abortion

by Canadian Medical Association JournalCredit: CC0 Public DomainAlthough surgically induced abortion is a low-risk procedure, women whose physician infrequently performs it have almost twice the