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Prior abortion does not negatively affect feelings of parental competence

Prior abortion does not negatively affect feelings of parental competence

by WileyCredit: CC0 Public DomainA recent study found that a prior induced abortion did not negatively impact a woman's psychological well-being or her thoughts about her competence as a pare

Prior abortion does not negatively affect feelings of parental competence

by WileyCredit: CC0 Public DomainA recent study found that a prior induced abortion did not negatively impact a woman's psychological well-being or her thoughts about her competence as a pare
Breast milk may have potential protective effects against SARS-CoV-2, say researchers

Breast milk may have potential protective effects against SARS-CoV-2, say researchers

JANUARY 29, 2024by Betty Zou,University of TorontoCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe COVID-19 pandemic was an especially harrowing time for pregnant people and new parents.The uncertainties ab

Breast milk may have potential protective effects against SARS-CoV-2, say researchers

JANUARY 29, 2024by Betty Zou,University of TorontoCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe COVID-19 pandemic was an especially harrowing time for pregnant people and new parents.The uncertainties ab
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
Prenatal exposure to acid-suppressive meds not linked to allergic disease

Prenatal exposure to acid-suppressive meds not linked to allergic disease

by Elana GotkinePrenatal exposure to acid-suppressive medications (ASMs) seems not to be associated with allergic diseases in offspring, according to a study published online Jan. 9 inJAMA Pedia

Prenatal exposure to acid-suppressive meds not linked to allergic disease

by Elana GotkinePrenatal exposure to acid-suppressive medications (ASMs) seems not to be associated with allergic diseases in offspring, according to a study published online Jan. 9 inJAMA Pedia
Researchers identify biomarker panel that could help predict gestational diabetes in early pregnancy

Researchers identify biomarker panel that could help predict gestational diabetes in early pregnancy

by University of California, Los Angeles"As pregnancy complications continue to rise worldwide, there have been increasing efforts to study with urgency the first-trimester as a window of op

Researchers identify biomarker panel that could help predict gestational diabetes in early pregnancy

by University of California, Los Angeles"As pregnancy complications continue to rise worldwide, there have been increasing efforts to study with urgency the first-trimester as a window of op
Researchers develop app to determine risk of preterm birth

Researchers develop app to determine risk of preterm birth

by King's College LondonCredit: CC0 Public DomainAn improved mobile phone app will help identify women who need special treatments at the right time and reduce emotional and financial burden

Researchers develop app to determine risk of preterm birth

by King's College LondonCredit: CC0 Public DomainAn improved mobile phone app will help identify women who need special treatments at the right time and reduce emotional and financial burden
Maternal deaths up with pregnancies complicated by cancer

Maternal deaths up with pregnancies complicated by cancer

Among pregnancies complicated by cancer, the risks for severe maternal morbidity and mortality are increased, according to a research letter published online June 16 inJAMA Oncology.Koji Matsuo,

Maternal deaths up with pregnancies complicated by cancer

Among pregnancies complicated by cancer, the risks for severe maternal morbidity and mortality are increased, according to a research letter published online June 16 inJAMA Oncology.Koji Matsuo,
Novel procedure reduces the risk of mitochondrial disease transmission during assisted reproduction

Novel procedure reduces the risk of mitochondrial disease transmission during assisted reproduction

byPublic Library of ScienceMaximal residue removal of mitochondria in spindle transfer. Credit: Xiaoyu Liao, Liao X et al., 2023, PLOS Biology, CC-BY 4.0 (creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)A

Novel procedure reduces the risk of mitochondrial disease transmission during assisted reproduction

byPublic Library of ScienceMaximal residue removal of mitochondria in spindle transfer. Credit: Xiaoyu Liao, Liao X et al., 2023, PLOS Biology, CC-BY 4.0 (creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)A
Pelvic floor yoga not superior to general physical conditioning program for women with urinary incontinence

Pelvic floor yoga not superior to general physical conditioning program for women with urinary incontinence

by Elana GotkineA 12-week pelvic floor yoga program is not superior to a physical conditioning program for women with daily urinary incontinence, according to a studypublishedonline Aug. 2

Pelvic floor yoga not superior to general physical conditioning program for women with urinary incontinence

by Elana GotkineA 12-week pelvic floor yoga program is not superior to a physical conditioning program for women with daily urinary incontinence, according to a studypublishedonline Aug. 2
How a mother's data can help countless children

How a mother's data can help countless children

by Corrie Pikul,Brown UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainIn Rhode Island, when pregnant women are ready to deliver their babies, 80% of them check in at Women & Infants in Providence

How a mother's data can help countless children

by Corrie Pikul,Brown UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainIn Rhode Island, when pregnant women are ready to deliver their babies, 80% of them check in at Women & Infants in Providence
Tubal ligation half as likely for moms who deliver at Catholic hospitals

Tubal ligation half as likely for moms who deliver at Catholic hospitals

by Misti Crane,The Ohio State UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainWomen who deliver babies at Catholic hospitals are about half as likely to have undergone a sterilization procedure to p

Tubal ligation half as likely for moms who deliver at Catholic hospitals

by Misti Crane,The Ohio State UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainWomen who deliver babies at Catholic hospitals are about half as likely to have undergone a sterilization procedure to p
COVID-19 vaccination associated with a small, temporary increase in menstrual cycle length, study suggests

COVID-19 vaccination associated with a small, temporary increase in menstrual cycle length, study suggests

by NIH/Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human DevelopmentCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainWomen receiving one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine during a single menstrual cy

COVID-19 vaccination associated with a small, temporary increase in menstrual cycle length, study suggests

by NIH/Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human DevelopmentCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainWomen receiving one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine during a single menstrual cy