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Illinois county reverses decision; will allow pregnant and lactating women to get COVID-19 vaccines

Illinois county reverses decision; will allow pregnant and lactating women to get COVID-19 vaccines

by Alison BowenCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainKane County, Illinois, officials have reversed a policy that denied COVID-19 vaccines to pregnant and lactating women.In a statement released Friday, th

Illinois county reverses decision; will allow pregnant and lactating women to get COVID-19 vaccines

by Alison BowenCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainKane County, Illinois, officials have reversed a policy that denied COVID-19 vaccines to pregnant and lactating women.In a statement released Friday, th
Endometriosis could be treated with cancer drug, study suggests

Endometriosis could be treated with cancer drug, study suggests

by University of EdinburghCredit: CC0 Public DomainThe painful symptoms of endometriosis—a chronic condition which affects millions of women—could potentially be reduced with a drug that had prev

Endometriosis could be treated with cancer drug, study suggests

by University of EdinburghCredit: CC0 Public DomainThe painful symptoms of endometriosis—a chronic condition which affects millions of women—could potentially be reduced with a drug that had prev
Genetics may affect pregnancy risk factors for offspring neurodevelopmental conditions

Genetics may affect pregnancy risk factors for offspring neurodevelopmental conditions

Maternal genetic liability to neurodevelopmental conditions is associated with several pregnancy-related factors previously thought to be associated with those conditions, according to a study publish

Genetics may affect pregnancy risk factors for offspring neurodevelopmental conditions

Maternal genetic liability to neurodevelopmental conditions is associated with several pregnancy-related factors previously thought to be associated with those conditions, according to a study publish
Medication abortion is common; here's how it works

Medication abortion is common; here's how it works

By LINDSEY TANNER and MATTHEW PERRONEHow the chemical combination of mifepristone and misoprostal acts to end a pregnancy. Credit: AP GraphicMedication abortions became the preferred method for ending

Medication abortion is common; here's how it works

By LINDSEY TANNER and MATTHEW PERRONEHow the chemical combination of mifepristone and misoprostal acts to end a pregnancy. Credit: AP GraphicMedication abortions became the preferred method for ending
Researchers identify gene mutations linked to pregnancy sickness

Researchers identify gene mutations linked to pregnancy sickness

by Zara Abrams,University of Southern CaliforniaCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainMost women experience nausea and vomiting during pregnancy, but a condition known as hyperemesis gravidarum (HG)

Researchers identify gene mutations linked to pregnancy sickness

by Zara Abrams,University of Southern CaliforniaCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainMost women experience nausea and vomiting during pregnancy, but a condition known as hyperemesis gravidarum (HG)
Researchers develop novel, woman controlled contraceptive product

Researchers develop novel, woman controlled contraceptive product

by Boston University School of MedicineCredit: CC0 Public DomainDespite the availability of numerous effective birth control methods, more than 40 percent of pregnancies worldwide are unintended.

Researchers develop novel, woman controlled contraceptive product

by Boston University School of MedicineCredit: CC0 Public DomainDespite the availability of numerous effective birth control methods, more than 40 percent of pregnancies worldwide are unintended.
7 million US women live in maternity care 'deserts'

7 million US women live in maternity care 'deserts'

The United States is still among one of the most dangerous developed nations for childbirth, especially in rural areas and communities of color, according to a new March of Dimes report. About 36 perc

7 million US women live in maternity care 'deserts'

The United States is still among one of the most dangerous developed nations for childbirth, especially in rural areas and communities of color, according to a new March of Dimes report. About 36 perc
Study finds higher rates of unexpected complications for Black and Hispanic infants

Study finds higher rates of unexpected complications for Black and Hispanic infants

by The Mount Sinai HospitalCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainMount Sinai researchers who examined racial and ethnic disparities among low-risk newborns found that Black and Hispanic newborns have

Study finds higher rates of unexpected complications for Black and Hispanic infants

by The Mount Sinai HospitalCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainMount Sinai researchers who examined racial and ethnic disparities among low-risk newborns found that Black and Hispanic newborns have
How pregnant woman's high blood pressure can change shape of baby's heart

How pregnant woman's high blood pressure can change shape of baby's heart

Credit: AI-generated imageMothers who have high blood pressure are more likely to have babies with slightly different-shaped hearts, a finding that could impact future cardiovascular care for those wo

How pregnant woman's high blood pressure can change shape of baby's heart

Credit: AI-generated imageMothers who have high blood pressure are more likely to have babies with slightly different-shaped hearts, a finding that could impact future cardiovascular care for those wo
Pregnancy-related COVID-19 guidance

Pregnancy-related COVID-19 guidance

by Yale UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainTThe International Society for Ultrasound in Obstetrics and Gynecology (ISUOG) has released interim guidance to medical professionals on management of C

Pregnancy-related COVID-19 guidance

by Yale UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainTThe International Society for Ultrasound in Obstetrics and Gynecology (ISUOG) has released interim guidance to medical professionals on management of C
Researchers identify proteins that prevent COVID-19 transmission through the placenta

Researchers identify proteins that prevent COVID-19 transmission through the placenta

by Boston Medical CenterCredit: CC0 Public DomainResearchers from Boston Medical Center's Maxwell Finland Laboratory for Infectious Diseases have identified properties in placenta tissue that

Researchers identify proteins that prevent COVID-19 transmission through the placenta

by Boston Medical CenterCredit: CC0 Public DomainResearchers from Boston Medical Center's Maxwell Finland Laboratory for Infectious Diseases have identified properties in placenta tissue that
Researchers identify new gene variants that cause hypertension in pregnant women

Researchers identify new gene variants that cause hypertension in pregnant women

by Queen Mary, University of LondonCredit: CC0 Public DomainAn international study, led by researchers from Queen Mary University of London and St Bartholomew's Hospital, has found a unique p

Researchers identify new gene variants that cause hypertension in pregnant women

by Queen Mary, University of LondonCredit: CC0 Public DomainAn international study, led by researchers from Queen Mary University of London and St Bartholomew's Hospital, has found a unique p