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Babies' gut bacteria affected by delivery method, Baby Biome project shows

Babies' gut bacteria affected by delivery method, Baby Biome project shows

by Wellcome Trust Sanger InstituteCredit: CC0 Public DomainBabies born vaginally have different gut bacteria—their microbiome—than those delivered by Caesarean, research has shown. Scientists fro

Babies' gut bacteria affected by delivery method, Baby Biome project shows

by Wellcome Trust Sanger InstituteCredit: CC0 Public DomainBabies born vaginally have different gut bacteria—their microbiome—than those delivered by Caesarean, research has shown. Scientists fro
A new study answers vital question about preterm labour and opens the door for future treatments

A new study answers vital question about preterm labour and opens the door for future treatments

by Hunter Medical Research InstituteThis graph shows the differences in gene expression in the uterus amongst the different groups. NOTE⁠—The two largest ovals represent the gene expression at te

A new study answers vital question about preterm labour and opens the door for future treatments

by Hunter Medical Research InstituteThis graph shows the differences in gene expression in the uterus amongst the different groups. NOTE⁠—The two largest ovals represent the gene expression at te
2012 to 2016 saw increase in syphilis among pregnant women

2012 to 2016 saw increase in syphilis among pregnant women

(HealthDay)—From 2012 to 2016, there was a 61 percent increase in syphilis cases among pregnant women, with no traditional behavioral risk factors reported among half of these women, according to a st

2012 to 2016 saw increase in syphilis among pregnant women

(HealthDay)—From 2012 to 2016, there was a 61 percent increase in syphilis cases among pregnant women, with no traditional behavioral risk factors reported among half of these women, according to a st
'Call the Midwife' has translated from the screen into real life

'Call the Midwife' has translated from the screen into real life

by University of South AustraliaCredit: CC0 Public Domain"Call the Midwife" is one of the most loved shows on television, regularly watched by a global audience of 11 million, and if th

'Call the Midwife' has translated from the screen into real life

by University of South AustraliaCredit: CC0 Public Domain"Call the Midwife" is one of the most loved shows on television, regularly watched by a global audience of 11 million, and if th
Regular enquiry about well-being vs. universal screening recommended to detect depression in pregnancy and after birth

Regular enquiry about well-being vs. universal screening recommended to detect depression in pregnancy and after birth

by Canadian Medical Association JournalCredit: CC0 Public DomainDepression in pregnant and postpartum people is a serious problem. Rather than using a screening tool with a cut-off score to detec

Regular enquiry about well-being vs. universal screening recommended to detect depression in pregnancy and after birth

by Canadian Medical Association JournalCredit: CC0 Public DomainDepression in pregnant and postpartum people is a serious problem. Rather than using a screening tool with a cut-off score to detec
ACOG updates guidelines for gestational HTN, preeclampsia

ACOG updates guidelines for gestational HTN, preeclampsia

(HealthDay)—The American College of Obstetricians & Gynecologists (ACOG) has updated its guidance on the management of gestational hypertension and preeclampsia as well as chronic hypertension in

ACOG updates guidelines for gestational HTN, preeclampsia

(HealthDay)—The American College of Obstetricians & Gynecologists (ACOG) has updated its guidance on the management of gestational hypertension and preeclampsia as well as chronic hypertension in
Telephone-based health coaching did not affect postpartum weight gain, finds study

Telephone-based health coaching did not affect postpartum weight gain, finds study

by Boston University School of MedicineCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainGestational diabetes (GDM) and overweight during pregnancy are associated with increased risk for type 2 diabetes. Althoug

Telephone-based health coaching did not affect postpartum weight gain, finds study

by Boston University School of MedicineCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainGestational diabetes (GDM) and overweight during pregnancy are associated with increased risk for type 2 diabetes. Althoug
Study finds low risk of pregnancy complications from COVID-19

Study finds low risk of pregnancy complications from COVID-19

by UT Southwestern Medical CenterEmily Adhikari, M.D. Credit: UT Southwestern Medical CenterPregnant women who test positive for COVID-19 and their newborn babies have a low risk of developing se

Study finds low risk of pregnancy complications from COVID-19

by UT Southwestern Medical CenterEmily Adhikari, M.D. Credit: UT Southwestern Medical CenterPregnant women who test positive for COVID-19 and their newborn babies have a low risk of developing se
Study: Due to masculine dominance, gynecological science focuses on reproduction rather than women's health

Study: Due to masculine dominance, gynecological science focuses on reproduction rather than women's health

by Tel-Aviv UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA new preliminary study from Tel Aviv University reveals that due to masculine dominance of the gynecological science field, most gynecologi

Study: Due to masculine dominance, gynecological science focuses on reproduction rather than women's health

by Tel-Aviv UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA new preliminary study from Tel Aviv University reveals that due to masculine dominance of the gynecological science field, most gynecologi
Research team reports on risk of IUD expulsion in early postpartum placement

Research team reports on risk of IUD expulsion in early postpartum placement

by UC San Diego HealthCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainIn a study recently published inJAMA, researchers at University of California San Diego School of Medicine found evidence of the risk of i

Research team reports on risk of IUD expulsion in early postpartum placement

by UC San Diego HealthCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainIn a study recently published inJAMA, researchers at University of California San Diego School of Medicine found evidence of the risk of i
Epilepsy register helps deliver healthy babies, huge savings, study finds

Epilepsy register helps deliver healthy babies, huge savings, study finds

by Monash UniversityDanielle Heaven and her son Callum, 10, (pictured right) and daughter Luci, 8. Credit: Monash UniversityAn Australian register set up to help pregnant women with epilepsy has

Epilepsy register helps deliver healthy babies, huge savings, study finds

by Monash UniversityDanielle Heaven and her son Callum, 10, (pictured right) and daughter Luci, 8. Credit: Monash UniversityAn Australian register set up to help pregnant women with epilepsy has
Largest ever genetic study of age of puberty in girls shows links with weight gain

Largest ever genetic study of age of puberty in girls shows links with weight gain

byUniversity of CambridgeCredit: CC0 Public DomainGenes can indirectly influence the age at which girls have their first period by accelerating weight gain in childhood, a known risk factor for

Largest ever genetic study of age of puberty in girls shows links with weight gain

byUniversity of CambridgeCredit: CC0 Public DomainGenes can indirectly influence the age at which girls have their first period by accelerating weight gain in childhood, a known risk factor for