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

Updated on: May 13,2024 8

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

Updated on:May 13,2024 8

Smartphone app could improve aspirin use for healthy pregnancies

by University of PittsburghVisual abstract: Use of a smartphone app to explore potential underuse of prophylactic aspirin for preeclampsia. Credit: University of Pittsburgh Division of General In

Updated on: March 24,2024 15

Smartphone app could improve aspirin use for healthy pregnancies

by University of PittsburghVisual abstract: Use of a smartphone app to explore potential underuse of prophylactic aspirin for preeclampsia. Credit: University of Pittsburgh Division of General In

Updated on:March 24,2024 15

NIH study suggests higher air pollution exposure during second pregnancy may increase preterm birth risk

by National Institutes of HealthCredit: CC0 Public DomainPregnant women who are exposed to higher air pollution levels during their second pregnancy, compared to their first one, may be at greate

Updated on: March 05,2024 19

NIH study suggests higher air pollution exposure during second pregnancy may increase preterm birth risk

by National Institutes of HealthCredit: CC0 Public DomainPregnant women who are exposed to higher air pollution levels during their second pregnancy, compared to their first one, may be at greate

Updated on:March 05,2024 19

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

Updated on: March 05,2024 11

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

Updated on:March 05,2024 11

Research team improves fetal heart defect detection using machine learning

by University of California, San FranciscoCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainUC San Francisco researchers have found a way to double doctors' accuracy in detecting the vast majority of complex

Updated on: May 18,2024 5

Research team improves fetal heart defect detection using machine learning

by University of California, San FranciscoCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainUC San Francisco researchers have found a way to double doctors' accuracy in detecting the vast majority of complex

Updated on:May 18,2024 5

Mobile prenatal app shown to reduce in-person visits during pregnancy

by George Washington UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainUsing the mobile app Babyscripts reduced in-person prenatal care visits while maintaining patient and provider satisfaction, according to r

Updated on: May 18,2024 7

Mobile prenatal app shown to reduce in-person visits during pregnancy

by George Washington UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainUsing the mobile app Babyscripts reduced in-person prenatal care visits while maintaining patient and provider satisfaction, according to r

Updated on:May 18,2024 7

A pandemic 'baby bump' is happening in the US, study finds

by Max Witynski,Northwestern UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainDo you have a friend, coworker or family member who recently welcomed a new baby? If so, they're part of a nationwide

Updated on: June 05,2024 4

A pandemic 'baby bump' is happening in the US, study finds

by Max Witynski,Northwestern UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainDo you have a friend, coworker or family member who recently welcomed a new baby? If so, they're part of a nationwide

Updated on:June 05,2024 4

US abortion trends have changed since landmark 1973 ruling

by Lindsey TannerDemonstrators protest outside of the U.S. Supreme Court Tuesday, May 3, 2022 in Washington. A draft opinion suggests the U.S. Supreme Court could be poised to overturn the landmark 19

Updated on: March 16,2024 10

US abortion trends have changed since landmark 1973 ruling

by Lindsey TannerDemonstrators protest outside of the U.S. Supreme Court Tuesday, May 3, 2022 in Washington. A draft opinion suggests the U.S. Supreme Court could be poised to overturn the landmark 19

Updated on:March 16,2024 10

Do fathers affect their partners' susceptibility to preeclampsia during pregnancy?

by WileyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainPreeclampsia—a condition that occurs in pregnancy and is characterized by high blood pressure and signs of kidney damage—can be dangerous for both mother

Updated on: March 05,2024 13

Do fathers affect their partners' susceptibility to preeclampsia during pregnancy?

by WileyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainPreeclampsia—a condition that occurs in pregnancy and is characterized by high blood pressure and signs of kidney damage—can be dangerous for both mother

Updated on:March 05,2024 13

COVID could add to 2 million per year stillbirth toll: UN

Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAlmost two million babies are stillborn every year—one every 16 seconds—the United Nations said Thursday, warning that the COVID-19 pandemic could add another 200,000

Updated on: March 05,2024 17

COVID could add to 2 million per year stillbirth toll: UN

Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAlmost two million babies are stillborn every year—one every 16 seconds—the United Nations said Thursday, warning that the COVID-19 pandemic could add another 200,000

Updated on:March 05,2024 17

Uterine fibroids can take a heavy emotional toll on women, study shows

by Marisol Martinez,Johns Hopkins UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainIn a comprehensive review of 57 research studies looking at the quality of life of women with uterine fibroids compar

Updated on: May 18,2024 6

Uterine fibroids can take a heavy emotional toll on women, study shows

by Marisol Martinez,Johns Hopkins UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainIn a comprehensive review of 57 research studies looking at the quality of life of women with uterine fibroids compar

Updated on:May 18,2024 6

Best strategy for managing hypertension and preeclampsia at end of pregnancy

by WileyCredit: CC0 Public DomainIn 2009, the Hypertension and Preeclampsia Intervention Trial At near Term-I (HYPITAT- I) trial showed that inducing labor in women with gestational hypertension

Updated on: March 05,2024 17

Best strategy for managing hypertension and preeclampsia at end of pregnancy

by WileyCredit: CC0 Public DomainIn 2009, the Hypertension and Preeclampsia Intervention Trial At near Term-I (HYPITAT- I) trial showed that inducing labor in women with gestational hypertension

Updated on:March 05,2024 17