Federally funded sex education programs linked to decline in teen birth rates, new study shows

by New York UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe implementation of federally funded sex education programs over a decade ago was followed by a decline in teenage pregnancies in counties

Updated on: March 05,2024 14

Federally funded sex education programs linked to decline in teen birth rates, new study shows

by New York UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe implementation of federally funded sex education programs over a decade ago was followed by a decline in teenage pregnancies in counties

Updated on:March 05,2024 14

Fetal growth inhibited by cocktail of chemicals in the mother

by Aarhus UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainThey make many everyday things easier, such as keeping children's feet dry in waterproofed boots, stopping the meat balls sticking to the frying p

Updated on: March 02,2024 17

Fetal growth inhibited by cocktail of chemicals in the mother

by Aarhus UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainThey make many everyday things easier, such as keeping children's feet dry in waterproofed boots, stopping the meat balls sticking to the frying p

Updated on:March 02,2024 17

Mobile prenatal app shown to reduce in-person visits during pregnancy

by George Washington UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainUsing the mobile app Babyscripts reduced in-person prenatal care visits while maintaining patient and provider satisfaction, according to r

Updated on: May 18,2024 7

Mobile prenatal app shown to reduce in-person visits during pregnancy

by George Washington UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainUsing the mobile app Babyscripts reduced in-person prenatal care visits while maintaining patient and provider satisfaction, according to r

Updated on:May 18,2024 7

Study suggests postpartum depression differs from major depression

by University of OtagoCredit: CC0 Public DomainWomen with postpartum depression experience smell differently than other women, a University of Otago study has found.Lead author Dr. Mei Peng, of t

Updated on: June 12,2024 5

Study suggests postpartum depression differs from major depression

by University of OtagoCredit: CC0 Public DomainWomen with postpartum depression experience smell differently than other women, a University of Otago study has found.Lead author Dr. Mei Peng, of t

Updated on:June 12,2024 5

In South LA, turning to Black midwives to give birth

by Sandy BanksCredit: CC0 Public DomainAllegra Hill knew she wanted to be a midwife long before she knew exactly what the term meant.Her mother had delivered her with the help of a midwife, and "

Updated on: April 07,2024 20

In South LA, turning to Black midwives to give birth

by Sandy BanksCredit: CC0 Public DomainAllegra Hill knew she wanted to be a midwife long before she knew exactly what the term meant.Her mother had delivered her with the help of a midwife, and "

Updated on:April 07,2024 20

Genetics may affect pregnancy risk factors for offspring neurodevelopmental conditions

Maternal genetic liability to neurodevelopmental conditions is associated with several pregnancy-related factors previously thought to be associated with those conditions, according to a study publish

Updated on: May 13,2024 8

Genetics may affect pregnancy risk factors for offspring neurodevelopmental conditions

Maternal genetic liability to neurodevelopmental conditions is associated with several pregnancy-related factors previously thought to be associated with those conditions, according to a study publish

Updated on:May 13,2024 8

Pandemic distress may affect fetal brain development, small study finds

by Nature Publishing GroupScatter plots with exponential fits of brain tissue volumes vs. gestational age. a Cortical gray matter (CGM); b White matter (WM); c Cerebellum; d Deep gray matter (DGM

Updated on: May 13,2024 6

Pandemic distress may affect fetal brain development, small study finds

by Nature Publishing GroupScatter plots with exponential fits of brain tissue volumes vs. gestational age. a Cortical gray matter (CGM); b White matter (WM); c Cerebellum; d Deep gray matter (DGM

Updated on:May 13,2024 6

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

Updated on: March 06,2024 13

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

Updated on:March 06,2024 13

New ACOG guidance on long-acting reversible contraceptives

(HealthDay)—Long-acting reversible contraceptives (LARC), including implants and intrauterine devices (IUDs), are a safe and effective contraception option for many women, according to a practice bull

Updated on: March 12,2024 12

New ACOG guidance on long-acting reversible contraceptives

(HealthDay)—Long-acting reversible contraceptives (LARC), including implants and intrauterine devices (IUDs), are a safe and effective contraception option for many women, according to a practice bull

Updated on:March 12,2024 12

GPs can play a key role in diagnosing vulval lichen sclerosus

byUniversity of BristolCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainPrimary care professionals should think beyond thrush and genitourinary symptoms of menopause (GSM) when women present with vulval sympto

Updated on: February 18,2024 12

GPs can play a key role in diagnosing vulval lichen sclerosus

byUniversity of BristolCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainPrimary care professionals should think beyond thrush and genitourinary symptoms of menopause (GSM) when women present with vulval sympto

Updated on:February 18,2024 12

Stress during pregnancy can affect child's diet

by Julie Greco,Cornell UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainMothers' exposure to stress during pregnancy could have long-term detrimental effects on their children's diets, and the

Updated on: April 16,2024 18

Stress during pregnancy can affect child's diet

by Julie Greco,Cornell UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainMothers' exposure to stress during pregnancy could have long-term detrimental effects on their children's diets, and the

Updated on:April 16,2024 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