Epidural in labor not linked to adverse outcomes in offspring

(HealthDay)—Epidural analgesia during labor is not associated with immediate or longer-term adverse outcomes in offspring, according to a study published online Oct. 28 inJAMA Network Open.Rache

Updated on: May 05,2024 10

Epidural in labor not linked to adverse outcomes in offspring

(HealthDay)—Epidural analgesia during labor is not associated with immediate or longer-term adverse outcomes in offspring, according to a study published online Oct. 28 inJAMA Network Open.Rache

Updated on:May 05,2024 10

Natural compound exhibits almost ideal male contraceptive effects in pre-clinical studies

by The Lundquist InstituteCredit: CC0 Public DomainIn a new paper published byNature Communications, The Lundquist Institute (TLI) Investigator Wei Yan, MD, Ph.D., and his research colleagues sp

Updated on: April 07,2024 13

Natural compound exhibits almost ideal male contraceptive effects in pre-clinical studies

by The Lundquist InstituteCredit: CC0 Public DomainIn a new paper published byNature Communications, The Lundquist Institute (TLI) Investigator Wei Yan, MD, Ph.D., and his research colleagues sp

Updated on:April 07,2024 13

Mississippi community workers battle maternal mortality crisis

by Lauren ClasonCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainWhen Lauren Jones was pregnant with her first child, doctors overlooked a leak in her amniotic sac because her description of the symptoms didn't s

Updated on: February 18,2024 8

Mississippi community workers battle maternal mortality crisis

by Lauren ClasonCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainWhen Lauren Jones was pregnant with her first child, doctors overlooked a leak in her amniotic sac because her description of the symptoms didn't s

Updated on:February 18,2024 8

Iron deficiency anaemia in early pregnancy increases risk of heart defects, suggests new research

by University of OxfordCredit: AI-generated imageIn animal models, iron deficient mothers had a greatly increased risk of having offspring with congenital heart disease (CHD).A team of University

Updated on: May 13,2024 6

Iron deficiency anaemia in early pregnancy increases risk of heart defects, suggests new research

by University of OxfordCredit: AI-generated imageIn animal models, iron deficient mothers had a greatly increased risk of having offspring with congenital heart disease (CHD).A team of University

Updated on:May 13,2024 6

Researchers discover how the placenta may be blocking SARS-CoV-2 transmission to babies during pregnancy

by Boston University School of MedicineCredit: CC0 Public DomainWhile COVID-19 disease significantly impacts many pregnant women, the rates of transmission from mother to baby in pregnancy are ve

Updated on: May 23,2024 6

Researchers discover how the placenta may be blocking SARS-CoV-2 transmission to babies during pregnancy

by Boston University School of MedicineCredit: CC0 Public DomainWhile COVID-19 disease significantly impacts many pregnant women, the rates of transmission from mother to baby in pregnancy are ve

Updated on:May 23,2024 6

Caesarean section use has almost doubled globally since 2000

by LancetCredit: CC0 Public DomainGlobally, the number of babies born through caesarean section (C-section) almost doubled between 2000 and 2015—from 12% to 21% of all births—according to a Serie

Updated on: March 16,2024 12

Caesarean section use has almost doubled globally since 2000

by LancetCredit: CC0 Public DomainGlobally, the number of babies born through caesarean section (C-section) almost doubled between 2000 and 2015—from 12% to 21% of all births—according to a Serie

Updated on:March 16,2024 12

Tissue adhesive, sterile strips similar after cesarean section

(HealthDay)—With cesarean deliveries, wound complications are similar for tissue adhesive and sterile strips when used after closure of a Pfannenstiel skin incision, according to a study published onl

Updated on: March 16,2024 12

Tissue adhesive, sterile strips similar after cesarean section

(HealthDay)—With cesarean deliveries, wound complications are similar for tissue adhesive and sterile strips when used after closure of a Pfannenstiel skin incision, according to a study published onl

Updated on:March 16,2024 12

Sexual enjoyment following childbirth is not altered by different delivery methods, research suggests

by University of BristolIllustration depicting Caesarean section. Credit: BruceBlaus/Wikipedia/CC BY 3.0Sexual enjoyment in the years following childbirth is unaffected by the way in which the ba

Updated on: March 09,2024 20

Sexual enjoyment following childbirth is not altered by different delivery methods, research suggests

by University of BristolIllustration depicting Caesarean section. Credit: BruceBlaus/Wikipedia/CC BY 3.0Sexual enjoyment in the years following childbirth is unaffected by the way in which the ba

Updated on:March 09,2024 20

History of vaccines offers lessons on COVID-19 for pregnant women

by UT Southwestern Medical CenterCredit: CC0 Public DomainPregnant women, who are at increased risk of preterm birth or pregnancy loss if they develop a severe case of COVID-19, need the best pos

Updated on: May 06,2024 18

History of vaccines offers lessons on COVID-19 for pregnant women

by UT Southwestern Medical CenterCredit: CC0 Public DomainPregnant women, who are at increased risk of preterm birth or pregnancy loss if they develop a severe case of COVID-19, need the best pos

Updated on:May 06,2024 18

Abnormal thyroid hormone levels during pregnancy may increase the risk of preschool boys' behavioral problems

by The Endocrine SocietyCredit: CC0 Public DomainThyroid hormone levels during pregnancy may predict preschool boys' emotional and behavioral problems, according to a study published in the E

Updated on: April 16,2024 19

Abnormal thyroid hormone levels during pregnancy may increase the risk of preschool boys' behavioral problems

by The Endocrine SocietyCredit: CC0 Public DomainThyroid hormone levels during pregnancy may predict preschool boys' emotional and behavioral problems, according to a study published in the E

Updated on:April 16,2024 19

Pregnancy expert discusses progress for women with severe pregnancy sickness

by Caroline Brogan,Imperial College LondonMany sufferers feel isolated. Credit: Imperial College LondonSevere pregnancy sickness, or hyperemesis gravidarum (HG), is a debilitating condition that

Updated on: March 02,2024 18

Pregnancy expert discusses progress for women with severe pregnancy sickness

by Caroline Brogan,Imperial College LondonMany sufferers feel isolated. Credit: Imperial College LondonSevere pregnancy sickness, or hyperemesis gravidarum (HG), is a debilitating condition that

Updated on:March 02,2024 18

Third baby born after uterus transplant at Baylor University Medical Center in Dallas

by Baylor Scott & White Research InstituteCredit: CC0 Public DomainBaylor University Medical Center at Dallas, a part of Baylor Scott & White Health, today announces that a third family has we

Updated on: March 02,2024 18

Third baby born after uterus transplant at Baylor University Medical Center in Dallas

by Baylor Scott & White Research InstituteCredit: CC0 Public DomainBaylor University Medical Center at Dallas, a part of Baylor Scott & White Health, today announces that a third family has we

Updated on:March 02,2024 18