Study finds virtual green space exposure beneficial to pregnant women

by University of California, IrvineResearch participants were shown three five-minute, 360-degree videos of urban environments: one depicting a parklike setting, the second consisting of a street

Updated on: May 27,2024 7

Study finds virtual green space exposure beneficial to pregnant women

by University of California, IrvineResearch participants were shown three five-minute, 360-degree videos of urban environments: one depicting a parklike setting, the second consisting of a street

Updated on:May 27,2024 7

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

Updated on: March 02,2024 19

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

Updated on:March 02,2024 19

First-void morning urine not necessary for CIN2+ detection

(HealthDay)—There is no advantage in testing morning first-void urine over later samples for cervical intraepithelial neoplasia grade 2+ (CIN2+) detection using human papillomavirus (HPV) testing, acc

Updated on: March 13,2024 17

First-void morning urine not necessary for CIN2+ detection

(HealthDay)—There is no advantage in testing morning first-void urine over later samples for cervical intraepithelial neoplasia grade 2+ (CIN2+) detection using human papillomavirus (HPV) testing, acc

Updated on:March 13,2024 17

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.

Updated on: May 09,2024 8

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.

Updated on:May 09,2024 8

Prenatal detection of heart defects lower in rural, poor areas and among Hispanic women

by American Heart AssociationCredit: CC0 Public DomainDetecting a critical heart defect before birth (congenital heart defects) is less likely when a mother lives in a rural area, lives in a neig

Updated on: April 07,2024 19

Prenatal detection of heart defects lower in rural, poor areas and among Hispanic women

by American Heart AssociationCredit: CC0 Public DomainDetecting a critical heart defect before birth (congenital heart defects) is less likely when a mother lives in a rural area, lives in a neig

Updated on:April 07,2024 19

Bill to aid pregnant women heads to Biden

by Jessica HillCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThe U.S. Senate passed a bill by Sen. Jacky Rosen, D-Nev., that aims to improve maternal health in rural areas that lack internet access.The Data Mappi

Updated on: March 05,2024 17

Bill to aid pregnant women heads to Biden

by Jessica HillCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThe U.S. Senate passed a bill by Sen. Jacky Rosen, D-Nev., that aims to improve maternal health in rural areas that lack internet access.The Data Mappi

Updated on:March 05,2024 17

National study confirms that mRNA vaccines protect against serious COVID-19 during pregnancy

by Regenstrief InstituteCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe first large, real-world study of the effectiveness of mRNA COVID-19 vaccines during pregnancy found these vaccines, especially two ini

Updated on: May 13,2024 6

National study confirms that mRNA vaccines protect against serious COVID-19 during pregnancy

by Regenstrief InstituteCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe first large, real-world study of the effectiveness of mRNA COVID-19 vaccines during pregnancy found these vaccines, especially two ini

Updated on:May 13,2024 6

Researchers determine factors associated with ovary removal in patients with ovarian torsion

by Boston University School of MedicineCredit: CC0 Public DomainOvarian torsion can cause severe pain and other symptoms because the ovary is not receiving enough blood due to twisting of its blo

Updated on: May 23,2024 5

Researchers determine factors associated with ovary removal in patients with ovarian torsion

by Boston University School of MedicineCredit: CC0 Public DomainOvarian torsion can cause severe pain and other symptoms because the ovary is not receiving enough blood due to twisting of its blo

Updated on:May 23,2024 5

Having a baby at a birth centre is as safe as hospital but results in less intervention

by Caroline Homer, David Ellwood, Hannah Dahlen and Vanessa Scarf,The ConversationCredit: CC0 Public DomainHaving a baby at a birth centre is as safe as giving birth in hospital, according to ou

Updated on: March 09,2024 16

Having a baby at a birth centre is as safe as hospital but results in less intervention

by Caroline Homer, David Ellwood, Hannah Dahlen and Vanessa Scarf,The ConversationCredit: CC0 Public DomainHaving a baby at a birth centre is as safe as giving birth in hospital, according to ou

Updated on:March 09,2024 16

2016 to 2020 saw increase in rates of GDM across United States

The rates of gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) increased from 2016 to 2020, according to the July 19 issue of theNational Vital Statistics Reports, a publication from the U.S. Centers for Dise

Updated on: March 12,2024 12

2016 to 2020 saw increase in rates of GDM across United States

The rates of gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) increased from 2016 to 2020, according to the July 19 issue of theNational Vital Statistics Reports, a publication from the U.S. Centers for Dise

Updated on:March 12,2024 12

ACOG: Interpregnancy period should maximize women's health

(HealthDay)—Providers should maximize women's health during the interpregnancy period, continuing care beyond the immediate postpartum period, according to a consensus report published online Dec.

Updated on: March 12,2024 12

ACOG: Interpregnancy period should maximize women's health

(HealthDay)—Providers should maximize women's health during the interpregnancy period, continuing care beyond the immediate postpartum period, according to a consensus report published online Dec.

Updated on:March 12,2024 12

Expectant mothers' pregnancy-related anxiety may alter how infant brains respond to sad speech

by Aalto UniversityThe brain scanning equipment uses fibre optics held to the baby's head with a gauze. Credit: University of Turku & Aalto UniversityA study has shown a potential link be

Updated on: March 19,2024 11

Expectant mothers' pregnancy-related anxiety may alter how infant brains respond to sad speech

by Aalto UniversityThe brain scanning equipment uses fibre optics held to the baby's head with a gauze. Credit: University of Turku & Aalto UniversityA study has shown a potential link be

Updated on:March 19,2024 11