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Researchers identify potential approaches to modify the vaginal microbiome

Researchers identify potential approaches to modify the vaginal microbiome

by Massachusetts General HospitalCredit: CC0 Public DomainThe female genital tract is naturally colonized by mixed communities of bacteria, known as the vaginal microbiome. When these communities

Researchers identify potential approaches to modify the vaginal microbiome

by Massachusetts General HospitalCredit: CC0 Public DomainThe female genital tract is naturally colonized by mixed communities of bacteria, known as the vaginal microbiome. When these communities
Study identifies cardiovascular risk factors that may lead to pregnancy problems for first-time moms

Study identifies cardiovascular risk factors that may lead to pregnancy problems for first-time moms

by National Institutes of HealthCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA new study of first-time pregnant women found risk factors for heart disease, such as obesity and elevated blood sugar, can put

Study identifies cardiovascular risk factors that may lead to pregnancy problems for first-time moms

by National Institutes of HealthCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA new study of first-time pregnant women found risk factors for heart disease, such as obesity and elevated blood sugar, can put
Inducing birth at 39 weeks' gestation does not impact childhood development

Inducing birth at 39 weeks' gestation does not impact childhood development

by University of MelbourneCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA new study from researchers at the University of Melbourne and Mercy Hospital for Women has found that children born following an indu

Inducing birth at 39 weeks' gestation does not impact childhood development

by University of MelbourneCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA new study from researchers at the University of Melbourne and Mercy Hospital for Women has found that children born following an indu
How should doctors convey 'bad news' to pregnant mothers?

How should doctors convey 'bad news' to pregnant mothers?

by Asociacion RUVIDCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainIn the case of pregnant mothers with an adverse diagnosis on the health of their child, medical preparation to know how to convey said informa

How should doctors convey 'bad news' to pregnant mothers?

by Asociacion RUVIDCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainIn the case of pregnant mothers with an adverse diagnosis on the health of their child, medical preparation to know how to convey said informa
Talking postpartum depression and exercise with kinesiology expert

Talking postpartum depression and exercise with kinesiology expert

by University of MinnesotaBeth Lewis, Ph.D. Credit: University of MinnesotaMay is Maternal Mental Health Awareness Month. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimate that one in nine

Talking postpartum depression and exercise with kinesiology expert

by University of MinnesotaBeth Lewis, Ph.D. Credit: University of MinnesotaMay is Maternal Mental Health Awareness Month. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimate that one in nine
Study finds increased risk of serious opioid events in mothers, regardless of dose

Study finds increased risk of serious opioid events in mothers, regardless of dose

by Vanderbilt University Medical CenterCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA new study from Vanderbilt University Medical Center researchers finds that new mothers who receive opioids after uncompl

Study finds increased risk of serious opioid events in mothers, regardless of dose

by Vanderbilt University Medical CenterCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA new study from Vanderbilt University Medical Center researchers finds that new mothers who receive opioids after uncompl
Transfer of COVID-19 antibodies from pregnant women to newborns lower than expected

Transfer of COVID-19 antibodies from pregnant women to newborns lower than expected

by Jill Wu,Emory UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainWomen who contract COVID-19 during pregnancy are able to make strong neutralizing antibodies but may end up passing fewer of these protective

Transfer of COVID-19 antibodies from pregnant women to newborns lower than expected

by Jill Wu,Emory UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainWomen who contract COVID-19 during pregnancy are able to make strong neutralizing antibodies but may end up passing fewer of these protective
Prenatal care providers need to know more about the underlying causes of obesity, says researcher

Prenatal care providers need to know more about the underlying causes of obesity, says researcher

by Ingebjørg Hestvik,Norwegian University of Science and TechnologyCredit: CC0 Public DomainIncreasing numbers of pregnant women in Norway are overweight. Heidi Sandsæter has studied what overwe

Prenatal care providers need to know more about the underlying causes of obesity, says researcher

by Ingebjørg Hestvik,Norwegian University of Science and TechnologyCredit: CC0 Public DomainIncreasing numbers of pregnant women in Norway are overweight. Heidi Sandsæter has studied what overwe
Extra one-minute check can stop some babies from being born prematurely

Extra one-minute check can stop some babies from being born prematurely

by University College LondonCesarean scar distance to the internal cervical os in the sagittal plane. A, Cesarean scar above the internal os. B, Cesarean scar in cervix. Credit:American Jou

Extra one-minute check can stop some babies from being born prematurely

by University College LondonCesarean scar distance to the internal cervical os in the sagittal plane. A, Cesarean scar above the internal os. B, Cesarean scar in cervix. Credit:American Jou
Research links COVID-19 in pregnancy with stillbirths

Research links COVID-19 in pregnancy with stillbirths

by Lindsey TannerA pregnant and intubated COVID-19 patient sits in the Surgical Intensive care unit (SICU) at St. Luke's Boise Medical Center in Boise, Idaho on Tuesday, Aug. 31, 2021. Pregnant wo

Research links COVID-19 in pregnancy with stillbirths

by Lindsey TannerA pregnant and intubated COVID-19 patient sits in the Surgical Intensive care unit (SICU) at St. Luke's Boise Medical Center in Boise, Idaho on Tuesday, Aug. 31, 2021. Pregnant wo
Mother's family history could pose risk for preterm birth

Mother's family history could pose risk for preterm birth

by American Associates, Ben-Gurion University of the NegevPregnancy test. Credit: public domainIf a pregnant mother has a family history of premature birth, she is at risk for a preterm birth of

Mother's family history could pose risk for preterm birth

by American Associates, Ben-Gurion University of the NegevPregnancy test. Credit: public domainIf a pregnant mother has a family history of premature birth, she is at risk for a preterm birth of
Genetic, environmental prenatal risk factors play role in early atopic dermatitis

Genetic, environmental prenatal risk factors play role in early atopic dermatitis

by Elana GotkineGenetic and environmental prenatal risk factors play a role in early childhood atopic dermatitis (AD), according to a review published online Jan. 27 in theAnnals of Dermatology.

Genetic, environmental prenatal risk factors play role in early atopic dermatitis

by Elana GotkineGenetic and environmental prenatal risk factors play a role in early childhood atopic dermatitis (AD), according to a review published online Jan. 27 in theAnnals of Dermatology.