164

Obstetrics & Gynecology
Focuses on women's health and reproductive health.
Sub Categories on Obstetrics & Gynecology
Latest Articles
Researchers learn that pregnant women pass along protective COVID antibodies to their babies

Researchers learn that pregnant women pass along protective COVID antibodies to their babies

by Weill Cornell Medical CollegeCredit: CC0 Public DomainResearchers Learn that Pregnant Women Pass Along Protective COVID Antibodies to their BabiesAntibodies that guard against COVID-19 can tra

Researchers learn that pregnant women pass along protective COVID antibodies to their babies

by Weill Cornell Medical CollegeCredit: CC0 Public DomainResearchers Learn that Pregnant Women Pass Along Protective COVID Antibodies to their BabiesAntibodies that guard against COVID-19 can tra
Study suggests postpartum depression differs from major depression

Study suggests postpartum depression differs from major depression

by University of OtagoCredit: CC0 Public DomainWomen with postpartum depression experience smell differently than other women, a University of Otago study has found.Lead author Dr. Mei Peng, of t

Study suggests postpartum depression differs from major depression

by University of OtagoCredit: CC0 Public DomainWomen with postpartum depression experience smell differently than other women, a University of Otago study has found.Lead author Dr. Mei Peng, of t
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
Early dispensing of hormonal contraception after medical abortion may reduce need for second medical abortion

Early dispensing of hormonal contraception after medical abortion may reduce need for second medical abortion

by Flinders UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainEarly dispensing of long-acting reversible contraception (LARC) after a medical abortion is associated with a reduced likelihood of the nee

Early dispensing of hormonal contraception after medical abortion may reduce need for second medical abortion

by Flinders UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainEarly dispensing of long-acting reversible contraception (LARC) after a medical abortion is associated with a reduced likelihood of the nee
Blood test may one day predict severe pregnancy complication

Blood test may one day predict severe pregnancy complication

by Laura UngarCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA blood test may one day be able to predict whether someone who is pregnant will develop a serious blood pressure disorder months before symptoms show u

Blood test may one day predict severe pregnancy complication

by Laura UngarCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA blood test may one day be able to predict whether someone who is pregnant will develop a serious blood pressure disorder months before symptoms show u
Study: How to safely remove ovary in girls for best results in fertility preservation

Study: How to safely remove ovary in girls for best results in fertility preservation

by Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of ChicagoCredit: CC0 Public DomainYoung girls who are about to undergo treatment for cancer or other therapies that pose high risk of inferti

Study: How to safely remove ovary in girls for best results in fertility preservation

by Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of ChicagoCredit: CC0 Public DomainYoung girls who are about to undergo treatment for cancer or other therapies that pose high risk of inferti
Health care reforms to support Aboriginal expectant mothers

Health care reforms to support Aboriginal expectant mothers

by Flinders UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainExploring cultural reforms to help improve health outcomes for Aboriginal mothers and their babies is the focus of new research from Flinde

Health care reforms to support Aboriginal expectant mothers

by Flinders UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainExploring cultural reforms to help improve health outcomes for Aboriginal mothers and their babies is the focus of new research from Flinde
Medical, surgical abortions are very safe: review

Medical, surgical abortions are very safe: review

by Denise MannWhen the U.S. Supreme Court overturned the landmark Roe v. Wade ruling last June, many feared that abortion bans would jeopardize the health of pregnant women.Several months later, a con

Medical, surgical abortions are very safe: review

by Denise MannWhen the U.S. Supreme Court overturned the landmark Roe v. Wade ruling last June, many feared that abortion bans would jeopardize the health of pregnant women.Several months later, a con
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
Risk of miscarriage may increase during the summer

Risk of miscarriage may increase during the summer

by Boston University School of Public HealthCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainUp to 30 percent of pregnancies end in miscarriage, defined as pregnancy loss before 20 weeks of pregnancy. As many as half

Risk of miscarriage may increase during the summer

by Boston University School of Public HealthCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainUp to 30 percent of pregnancies end in miscarriage, defined as pregnancy loss before 20 weeks of pregnancy. As many as half
Expanding Medicaid led to decreased postpartum hospitalizations

Expanding Medicaid led to decreased postpartum hospitalizations

by Brown UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAccording to health care experts, the benefits for brand-new parents and their infants having access to health care during pregnancy as well a

Expanding Medicaid led to decreased postpartum hospitalizations

by Brown UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAccording to health care experts, the benefits for brand-new parents and their infants having access to health care during pregnancy as well a