Small benefit of inducing labor over 'wait and see' approach for late-term pregnancies

by British Medical JournalCredit: CC0 Public DomainInducing labour at 41 weeks of pregnancy leads to a small reduction in birth complications compared with expectant management (a "wait and

Updated on: April 29,2024 19

Small benefit of inducing labor over 'wait and see' approach for late-term pregnancies

by British Medical JournalCredit: CC0 Public DomainInducing labour at 41 weeks of pregnancy leads to a small reduction in birth complications compared with expectant management (a "wait and

Updated on:April 29,2024 19

Face pareidolia: How pregnant women could help us understand why we see faces in inanimate objects

by Robin Kramer,The ConversationCredit: AI-generated imageSometimes we see faces that aren't really there. You may be looking at the front of a car or a burnt piece of toast when you notice

Updated on: January 18,2024 5

Face pareidolia: How pregnant women could help us understand why we see faces in inanimate objects

by Robin Kramer,The ConversationCredit: AI-generated imageSometimes we see faces that aren't really there. You may be looking at the front of a car or a burnt piece of toast when you notice

Updated on:January 18,2024 5

Women want to see the same health provider during pregnancy, birth and beyond: Study

by Hazel Keedle and Hannah Dahlen,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainIn theory, pregnant women in Australia can choose the type of health provider they see during pregnancy, labor

Updated on: December 30,2023 20

Women want to see the same health provider during pregnancy, birth and beyond: Study

by Hazel Keedle and Hannah Dahlen,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainIn theory, pregnant women in Australia can choose the type of health provider they see during pregnancy, labor

Updated on:December 30,2023 20

Study examines effects of taking ondansetron during first trimester of pregnancy

by Brigham and Women's HospitalCredit: CC0 Public DomainOndansetron (Zofran) is commonly and increasingly prescribed during pregnancy to relieve nausea. In 2014, an estimated 22 percent of pr

Updated on: May 27,2024 4

Study examines effects of taking ondansetron during first trimester of pregnancy

by Brigham and Women's HospitalCredit: CC0 Public DomainOndansetron (Zofran) is commonly and increasingly prescribed during pregnancy to relieve nausea. In 2014, an estimated 22 percent of pr

Updated on:May 27,2024 4

Research reveals maternal education levels during pregnancy are linked with epigenetic markers in the child

byUniversity of OuluCredit: CC0 Public DomainA study from the University of Oulu, Finland, has uncovered compelling evidence linking maternal education levels at the time of pregnancy to childre

Updated on: December 26,2023 5

Research reveals maternal education levels during pregnancy are linked with epigenetic markers in the child

byUniversity of OuluCredit: CC0 Public DomainA study from the University of Oulu, Finland, has uncovered compelling evidence linking maternal education levels at the time of pregnancy to childre

Updated on:December 26,2023 5

Study charts possibilities for a better way to diagnose gestational diabetes

by Nakaysha Gonzalez,Rutgers UniversityQuality assessment of the included studies by critical appraisal domain. The risk of bias and overall quality of each study was assessed independently or i

Updated on: December 26,2023 10

Study charts possibilities for a better way to diagnose gestational diabetes

by Nakaysha Gonzalez,Rutgers UniversityQuality assessment of the included studies by critical appraisal domain. The risk of bias and overall quality of each study was assessed independently or i

Updated on:December 26,2023 10

The slowly evolving truth about heart disease and women

by Laura Williamson,American Heart AssociationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA century ago, so little was known about heart disease that people who had it resigned themselves to years of bed r

Updated on: March 15,2024 12

The slowly evolving truth about heart disease and women

by Laura Williamson,American Heart AssociationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA century ago, so little was known about heart disease that people who had it resigned themselves to years of bed r

Updated on:March 15,2024 12

Pickle, anyone? Three possible reasons women get cravings during pregnancy

by Lauren Ball and Katelyn Barnes,The ConversationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainFrom pickles and french fries to oranges and ice cream, women and other people who are pregnant report craving

Updated on: March 18,2024 10

Pickle, anyone? Three possible reasons women get cravings during pregnancy

by Lauren Ball and Katelyn Barnes,The ConversationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainFrom pickles and french fries to oranges and ice cream, women and other people who are pregnant report craving

Updated on:March 18,2024 10

Big data study yields insights into pregnancy symptoms and how they progress over time

by Michael Nissen,Florida Atlantic UniversityTotal number of symptoms recorded each week, for selected data set selection criteria. Some data set selection criteria have been omitted for clarity

Updated on: December 26,2023 15

Big data study yields insights into pregnancy symptoms and how they progress over time

by Michael Nissen,Florida Atlantic UniversityTotal number of symptoms recorded each week, for selected data set selection criteria. Some data set selection criteria have been omitted for clarity

Updated on:December 26,2023 15

Rh sensitization treatment may be unnecessary in first trimester pregnancies

byPennsylvania State UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainA special immune treatment may not be necessary until after the first trimester of pregnancy, according to a new Penn State and University

Updated on: January 17,2024 20

Rh sensitization treatment may be unnecessary in first trimester pregnancies

byPennsylvania State UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainA special immune treatment may not be necessary until after the first trimester of pregnancy, according to a new Penn State and University

Updated on:January 17,2024 20

Research validates AI-powered gestational age calculator for global pregnancy care

by Kim Morris,University of North Carolina School of MedicineJeffrey Stringer, MD. Credit: UNC-Chapel HillA study presented Oct. 9 by University of North Carolina (UNC) School of Medicine resear

Updated on: January 06,2024 10

Research validates AI-powered gestational age calculator for global pregnancy care

by Kim Morris,University of North Carolina School of MedicineJeffrey Stringer, MD. Credit: UNC-Chapel HillA study presented Oct. 9 by University of North Carolina (UNC) School of Medicine resear

Updated on:January 06,2024 10

Pregnancy and oral health: Unveiling the risks and awareness for mothers-to-be

In a recent study published in the journalBMC Pregnancy and Childbirth, researchers surveyed the significance of oral health in pregnancy.Pregnancy causes hormonal changes that also affect the o

Updated on: October 27,2023 30

Pregnancy and oral health: Unveiling the risks and awareness for mothers-to-be

In a recent study published in the journalBMC Pregnancy and Childbirth, researchers surveyed the significance of oral health in pregnancy.Pregnancy causes hormonal changes that also affect the o

Updated on:October 27,2023 30