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Study challenges WHO guidelines on pregnancy interval following miscarriage or abortion

Study challenges WHO guidelines on pregnancy interval following miscarriage or abortion

by Public Library of ScienceResearchers review guidelines on pregnancy interval following miscarriage or abortion. Credit: Pixabay, Pexels (CC0, creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/)Concept

Study challenges WHO guidelines on pregnancy interval following miscarriage or abortion

by Public Library of ScienceResearchers review guidelines on pregnancy interval following miscarriage or abortion. Credit: Pixabay, Pexels (CC0, creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/)Concept
Women who start periods early are at greater risk of cardiovascular problems

Women who start periods early are at greater risk of cardiovascular problems

by University of Western AustraliaCredit: CC0 Public DomainResearchers from The University of Western Australia have conducted a study that has found young women who start having periods early an

Women who start periods early are at greater risk of cardiovascular problems

by University of Western AustraliaCredit: CC0 Public DomainResearchers from The University of Western Australia have conducted a study that has found young women who start having periods early an
Baby infected with coronavirus in the womb

Baby infected with coronavirus in the womb

by Mehreen Zaigham,The ConversationCredit: AI-generated imageA pregnant woman with suspected COVID-19 was rushed by ambulance to Skåne University Hospital, in Malmo, Sweden, suffering from sudde

Baby infected with coronavirus in the womb

by Mehreen Zaigham,The ConversationCredit: AI-generated imageA pregnant woman with suspected COVID-19 was rushed by ambulance to Skåne University Hospital, in Malmo, Sweden, suffering from sudde
More studies needed on mental health treatments during and after pregnancy

More studies needed on mental health treatments during and after pregnancy

by WileyCredit: CC0 Public DomainUntreated mental health disorders can be a serious problem for women and their children during pregnancy and after giving birth, during the postpartum period.A re

More studies needed on mental health treatments during and after pregnancy

by WileyCredit: CC0 Public DomainUntreated mental health disorders can be a serious problem for women and their children during pregnancy and after giving birth, during the postpartum period.A re
50 is the new 40 for safe childbirth, according to researchers

50 is the new 40 for safe childbirth, according to researchers

by American Associates, Ben-Gurion University of the NegevCredit: CC0 Public DomainBen-Gurion University of the Negev (BGU) and Soroka University Medical Center researchers have determined that i

50 is the new 40 for safe childbirth, according to researchers

by American Associates, Ben-Gurion University of the NegevCredit: CC0 Public DomainBen-Gurion University of the Negev (BGU) and Soroka University Medical Center researchers have determined that i
Induction for late-term pregnancies at 41 weeks tied to small benefits

Induction for late-term pregnancies at 41 weeks tied to small benefits

(HealthDay)—There may be a small benefit to labor induction in low-risk woman at 41 weeks versus expectant management, though the chances of a good perinatal outcome are high with both strategies, acc

Induction for late-term pregnancies at 41 weeks tied to small benefits

(HealthDay)—There may be a small benefit to labor induction in low-risk woman at 41 weeks versus expectant management, though the chances of a good perinatal outcome are high with both strategies, acc
Painkillers in pregnancy may affect baby's future fertility

Painkillers in pregnancy may affect baby's future fertility

by University of EdinburghCredit: CC0 Public DomainTaking painkillers during pregnancy could affect the fertility of the unborn child in later life, research suggests.The study identifies that th

Painkillers in pregnancy may affect baby's future fertility

by University of EdinburghCredit: CC0 Public DomainTaking painkillers during pregnancy could affect the fertility of the unborn child in later life, research suggests.The study identifies that th
Alomst 70 percent of 103 genes linked to prenatal death affect the placenta

Alomst 70 percent of 103 genes linked to prenatal death affect the placenta

by Babraham InstituteCells in a healthy placenta (from mice), the exchange surface between mother and baby is shown in green. Credit: Perez-Garcia, Fineberg et al.The role of the placenta in heal

Alomst 70 percent of 103 genes linked to prenatal death affect the placenta

by Babraham InstituteCells in a healthy placenta (from mice), the exchange surface between mother and baby is shown in green. Credit: Perez-Garcia, Fineberg et al.The role of the placenta in heal
7 million US women live in maternity care 'deserts'

7 million US women live in maternity care 'deserts'

The United States is still among one of the most dangerous developed nations for childbirth, especially in rural areas and communities of color, according to a new March of Dimes report. About 36 perc

7 million US women live in maternity care 'deserts'

The United States is still among one of the most dangerous developed nations for childbirth, especially in rural areas and communities of color, according to a new March of Dimes report. About 36 perc
5 Things Women Need to Know About Diabetes and Their Period

5 Things Women Need to Know About Diabetes and Their Period

5 Things Women Need to Know About Diabetes and Their PeriodByAndrea Chisholm, MDUpdated on October 08, 2023Medically reviewed byChioma Ndubisi, MDA typical menstrual cycle last

5 Things Women Need to Know About Diabetes and Their Period

5 Things Women Need to Know About Diabetes and Their PeriodByAndrea Chisholm, MDUpdated on October 08, 2023Medically reviewed byChioma Ndubisi, MDA typical menstrual cycle last
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
Pregnant women living near fracking sites face higher risk of hypertension, study finds

Pregnant women living near fracking sites face higher risk of hypertension, study finds

by Oregon State UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainIn a study of nearly three million births over 13 years, Oregon State University researchers found that pregnant women living in close proximity

Pregnant women living near fracking sites face higher risk of hypertension, study finds

by Oregon State UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainIn a study of nearly three million births over 13 years, Oregon State University researchers found that pregnant women living in close proximity