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Women should be offered a choice of treatment options for miscarriage, study shows

Women should be offered a choice of treatment options for miscarriage, study shows

by University of WarwickCredit: CC0 Public DomainWomen experiencing miscarriage should be offered a choice in the treatment they receive, argues a new study from the University of Warwick that co

Women should be offered a choice of treatment options for miscarriage, study shows

by University of WarwickCredit: CC0 Public DomainWomen experiencing miscarriage should be offered a choice in the treatment they receive, argues a new study from the University of Warwick that co
Best strategy for managing hypertension and preeclampsia at end of pregnancy

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

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
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
Pregnant women with very high blood pressure face greater heart disease risk

Pregnant women with very high blood pressure face greater heart disease risk

by Rutgers UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainWomen with high blood pressure in their first pregnancy have a greater risk of heart attack or cardiovascular death, according to a Rutgers study.The

Pregnant women with very high blood pressure face greater heart disease risk

by Rutgers UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainWomen with high blood pressure in their first pregnancy have a greater risk of heart attack or cardiovascular death, according to a Rutgers study.The
Premature delivery linked to heightened risk of early death for mothers

Premature delivery linked to heightened risk of early death for mothers

by British Medical JournalCredit: CC0 Public DomainPreterm and early term delivery are independent risk factors for premature death in women up to 40 years later, finds a study from Sweden publis

Premature delivery linked to heightened risk of early death for mothers

by British Medical JournalCredit: CC0 Public DomainPreterm and early term delivery are independent risk factors for premature death in women up to 40 years later, finds a study from Sweden publis
Young women's gradual weight gain raises pregnancy blood pressure danger

Young women's gradual weight gain raises pregnancy blood pressure danger

by University of QueenslandWomen gaining more than 2.5 per cent of their bodyweight annually more than double their risk of hypertensive disorders in pregnancy. Credit: University of QueenslandRe

Young women's gradual weight gain raises pregnancy blood pressure danger

by University of QueenslandWomen gaining more than 2.5 per cent of their bodyweight annually more than double their risk of hypertensive disorders in pregnancy. Credit: University of QueenslandRe
Increasing staffing levels could reduce cesarean delivery use

Increasing staffing levels could reduce cesarean delivery use

by Public Library of ScienceIncreasing staffing levels could reduce cesarean delivery use Credit: pxhere, CC0High staffing levels for obstetricians and midwives at hospital maternal units are ass

Increasing staffing levels could reduce cesarean delivery use

by Public Library of ScienceIncreasing staffing levels could reduce cesarean delivery use Credit: pxhere, CC0High staffing levels for obstetricians and midwives at hospital maternal units are ass
Artificial placenta created in the laboratory

Artificial placenta created in the laboratory

by Vienna University of TechnologyDenise Mandt in the lab. Credit: Vienna University of TechnologyIn order to better understand important biological membranes, it is necessary to explore new meth

Artificial placenta created in the laboratory

by Vienna University of TechnologyDenise Mandt in the lab. Credit: Vienna University of TechnologyIn order to better understand important biological membranes, it is necessary to explore new meth
2016 to 2020 saw increase in hepatitis C infection in pregnancy

2016 to 2020 saw increase in hepatitis C infection in pregnancy

by Elana GotkineCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainFrom 2016 to 2020, there was an increase in the rate of hepatitis C virus infection in mothers giving birth, followed by a decrease from 2020 through 2

2016 to 2020 saw increase in hepatitis C infection in pregnancy

by Elana GotkineCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainFrom 2016 to 2020, there was an increase in the rate of hepatitis C virus infection in mothers giving birth, followed by a decrease from 2020 through 2
Managing early stages of abortion care at home after 12 weeks is safe and reduces time spent in hospital, study finds

Managing early stages of abortion care at home after 12 weeks is safe and reduces time spent in hospital, study finds

Managing early stages of abortion care at home after 12 weeks is safe and reduces time spent in hospital, study findsbyLancetCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA randomized controlled trial of 43

Managing early stages of abortion care at home after 12 weeks is safe and reduces time spent in hospital, study finds

Managing early stages of abortion care at home after 12 weeks is safe and reduces time spent in hospital, study findsbyLancetCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA randomized controlled trial of 43
Evidence backs women's choice on where to have their babies

Evidence backs women's choice on where to have their babies

by University of Technology, SydneyCredit: CC0 Public DomainHealthy women have more than twice the chance of a normal labour and birth in a planned birth centre birth compared to a planned hospit

Evidence backs women's choice on where to have their babies

by University of Technology, SydneyCredit: CC0 Public DomainHealthy women have more than twice the chance of a normal labour and birth in a planned birth centre birth compared to a planned hospit
With mortality a high risk for pregnant and postpartum Black women, new center aims to improve maternal health

With mortality a high risk for pregnant and postpartum Black women, new center aims to improve maternal health

by Darcel RockettCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainNina Thomas, 24, is a single mom who lived in Kankakee, Illinois, before COVID-19 upended her life.Her routine, for nearly four years, included workin

With mortality a high risk for pregnant and postpartum Black women, new center aims to improve maternal health

by Darcel RockettCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainNina Thomas, 24, is a single mom who lived in Kankakee, Illinois, before COVID-19 upended her life.Her routine, for nearly four years, included workin