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Researchers develop new imaging method to detect complications early in pregnancy

Researchers develop new imaging method to detect complications early in pregnancy

by Nicole Rideout,Oregon Health & Science UniversityA study led by OHSU researchers published inPLOS Onedemonstrates the potential of quantitative T2* mapping during pregnancy to

Researchers develop new imaging method to detect complications early in pregnancy

by Nicole Rideout,Oregon Health & Science UniversityA study led by OHSU researchers published inPLOS Onedemonstrates the potential of quantitative T2* mapping during pregnancy to
The tiniest babies: Shifting the boundary of life earlier

The tiniest babies: Shifting the boundary of life earlier

Credit: CC0 Public DomainMichelle Butler was just over halfway through her pregnancy when her water broke and contractions wracked her body. She couldn't escape a terrifying truth: Her twins were

The tiniest babies: Shifting the boundary of life earlier

Credit: CC0 Public DomainMichelle Butler was just over halfway through her pregnancy when her water broke and contractions wracked her body. She couldn't escape a terrifying truth: Her twins were
'There are two Americas': Pregnancy-related deaths up to three times more likely in states with abortion bans

'There are two Americas': Pregnancy-related deaths up to three times more likely in states with abortion bans

by Christine FernandoCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainWomen in states with abortions bans are up to three times more likely to die during pregnancy, childbirth or soon after giving birth, according t

'There are two Americas': Pregnancy-related deaths up to three times more likely in states with abortion bans

by Christine FernandoCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainWomen in states with abortions bans are up to three times more likely to die during pregnancy, childbirth or soon after giving birth, according t
Genes, environment and schizophrenia—new study finds the placenta is the missing link

Genes, environment and schizophrenia—new study finds the placenta is the missing link

by Lieber Institute for Brain DevelopmentFetus in utero, between fifth and sixth months. Image credit: Wikipedia.Hiding in plain sight, new research shines a spotlight on the placenta's critical r

Genes, environment and schizophrenia—new study finds the placenta is the missing link

by Lieber Institute for Brain DevelopmentFetus in utero, between fifth and sixth months. Image credit: Wikipedia.Hiding in plain sight, new research shines a spotlight on the placenta's critical r
Exercise solution for gym-going women with continence concerns

Exercise solution for gym-going women with continence concerns

by Flinders UniversitySummary of study protocol. Credit:International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health(2023). DOI: 10.3390/ijerph20021481Women with continence issue

Exercise solution for gym-going women with continence concerns

by Flinders UniversitySummary of study protocol. Credit:International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health(2023). DOI: 10.3390/ijerph20021481Women with continence issue
Research finds removing ovaries at benign hysterectomy carries health risks

Research finds removing ovaries at benign hysterectomy carries health risks

by American College of PhysiciansCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAn emulated target trial of more than 140,000 women in Denmark found that removing the ovaries at benign hysterectomy was associa

Research finds removing ovaries at benign hysterectomy carries health risks

by American College of PhysiciansCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAn emulated target trial of more than 140,000 women in Denmark found that removing the ovaries at benign hysterectomy was associa
Study finds care inadequacies in disabled pregnancy, childbirth and early parenting

Study finds care inadequacies in disabled pregnancy, childbirth and early parenting

by University of LiverpoolCredit: University of LiverpoolA study by the University of Liverpool and Bournemouth University (BU) has found that some disabled women are not receiving appropriate pe

Study finds care inadequacies in disabled pregnancy, childbirth and early parenting

by University of LiverpoolCredit: University of LiverpoolA study by the University of Liverpool and Bournemouth University (BU) has found that some disabled women are not receiving appropriate pe
Roe v. Wade: Canada can respond to U.S. bans by improving access to abortion care

Roe v. Wade: Canada can respond to U.S. bans by improving access to abortion care

by Martha Paynter,The ConversationAs an abortion care provider in Canada, I feel deep solidarity with colleagues south of the border and terror for their patients after the U.S. Supreme Court ov

Roe v. Wade: Canada can respond to U.S. bans by improving access to abortion care

by Martha Paynter,The ConversationAs an abortion care provider in Canada, I feel deep solidarity with colleagues south of the border and terror for their patients after the U.S. Supreme Court ov
Maternal mortality jumped during COVID-19 pandemic

Maternal mortality jumped during COVID-19 pandemic

by University of MarylandThe analysis of maternal mortality after the start of the COVID-19 pandemic showed a 40% jump among already high rates for non-Hispanic Black women and a 74% jump among f

Maternal mortality jumped during COVID-19 pandemic

by University of MarylandThe analysis of maternal mortality after the start of the COVID-19 pandemic showed a 40% jump among already high rates for non-Hispanic Black women and a 74% jump among f
Genetics reveal moderate coffee intake is safe during pregnancy

Genetics reveal moderate coffee intake is safe during pregnancy

by University of QueenslandCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainUniversity of Queensland researchers have found enjoying a daily latte or "long black" coffee causes no increased risk to pr

Genetics reveal moderate coffee intake is safe during pregnancy

by University of QueenslandCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainUniversity of Queensland researchers have found enjoying a daily latte or "long black" coffee causes no increased risk to pr
Antidepressants in pregnancy do not affect child neurodevelopment, study finds

Antidepressants in pregnancy do not affect child neurodevelopment, study finds

Antidepressant use in pregnancy is not associated with an increased risk for neurodevelopmental disorders in children, according to a study published online Oct. 3 inJAMA Internal Medicine.Eliza

Antidepressants in pregnancy do not affect child neurodevelopment, study finds

Antidepressant use in pregnancy is not associated with an increased risk for neurodevelopmental disorders in children, according to a study published online Oct. 3 inJAMA Internal Medicine.Eliza