Smaller eggs enhance IVF outcomes for male infertility in mice

by RIKENIn conventional in vitro fertilization (IVF) procedure, sperm are injected into an egg (oocyte). RIKEN researchers have discovered that using oocytes that are half their usual size can en

Updated on: March 02,2024 20

Smaller eggs enhance IVF outcomes for male infertility in mice

by RIKENIn conventional in vitro fertilization (IVF) procedure, sperm are injected into an egg (oocyte). RIKEN researchers have discovered that using oocytes that are half their usual size can en

Updated on:March 02,2024 20

Research shows how self-injectable contraception can enable women to take charge of their reproductive health

by FrontiersFlow diagram from training through subsequent contraceptive outcome. *8 individuals have conflicting information as they reported having self-injected yet also indicated zero times se

Updated on: June 12,2024 8

Research shows how self-injectable contraception can enable women to take charge of their reproductive health

by FrontiersFlow diagram from training through subsequent contraceptive outcome. *8 individuals have conflicting information as they reported having self-injected yet also indicated zero times se

Updated on:June 12,2024 8

Midwifery care safe for moderate- and high-risk pregnancies, shows research

by Brett Goldhawk,University of British ColumbiaFlowchart showing selection of births used in the analysis. Credit:Canadian Medical Association Journal(2023). DOI: 10.1503/cmaj.22045

Updated on: June 12,2024 4

Midwifery care safe for moderate- and high-risk pregnancies, shows research

by Brett Goldhawk,University of British ColumbiaFlowchart showing selection of births used in the analysis. Credit:Canadian Medical Association Journal(2023). DOI: 10.1503/cmaj.22045

Updated on:June 12,2024 4

What to expect when you're expecting: How will your sex life change during pregnancy and postpartum?

by Erin T. Fitzpatrick and Samantha Jane Dawson,The ConversationCredit: CC0 Public DomainWelcoming a new baby is often a joyous experience for couples. While many couples take time to prepare fo

Updated on: January 19,2024 9

What to expect when you're expecting: How will your sex life change during pregnancy and postpartum?

by Erin T. Fitzpatrick and Samantha Jane Dawson,The ConversationCredit: CC0 Public DomainWelcoming a new baby is often a joyous experience for couples. While many couples take time to prepare fo

Updated on:January 19,2024 9

Study finds that COVID-19 vaccines do not cause infertility

by Boston University School of MedicineCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainNew findings by Boston University School of Public Health investigators indicate that COVID-19 vaccination does not impair

Updated on: June 11,2024 6

Study finds that COVID-19 vaccines do not cause infertility

by Boston University School of MedicineCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainNew findings by Boston University School of Public Health investigators indicate that COVID-19 vaccination does not impair

Updated on:June 11,2024 6

Nationwide study shows rise in pregnancy-related complications during COVID-19 pandemic

by Beth Israel Deaconess Medical CenterCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe COVID-19 pandemic caused unprecedented stressors on the U.S. health care system and resulted in decreased access to rou

Updated on: May 13,2024 7

Nationwide study shows rise in pregnancy-related complications during COVID-19 pandemic

by Beth Israel Deaconess Medical CenterCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe COVID-19 pandemic caused unprecedented stressors on the U.S. health care system and resulted in decreased access to rou

Updated on:May 13,2024 7

Artificial intelligence predicts gestational diabetes in Chinese women

by The Endocrine SocietyCredit: CC0 Public DomainMachine learning, a form of artificial intelligence, can predict which women are at high risk of developing gestational diabetes and lead to earli

Updated on: March 05,2024 19

Artificial intelligence predicts gestational diabetes in Chinese women

by The Endocrine SocietyCredit: CC0 Public DomainMachine learning, a form of artificial intelligence, can predict which women are at high risk of developing gestational diabetes and lead to earli

Updated on:March 05,2024 19

Fetal mortality drops to historic low of 5.70 per 1,000 in 2019

(HealthDay)—The fetal mortality rate at 20 or more weeks of gestation in the United States was 5.70 per 1,000 live births or fetal deaths in 2019, down 3 percent from 2018, according to the Oct. 26&nb

Updated on: March 12,2024 19

Fetal mortality drops to historic low of 5.70 per 1,000 in 2019

(HealthDay)—The fetal mortality rate at 20 or more weeks of gestation in the United States was 5.70 per 1,000 live births or fetal deaths in 2019, down 3 percent from 2018, according to the Oct. 26&nb

Updated on:March 12,2024 19

Having a low birthweight baby may increase risk for early heart failure

by American College of CardiologyCredit: CC0 Public DomainIt's normal for expectant parents to worry about how well their baby is developing and growing. But could a newborn's birthweight

Updated on: April 29,2024 16

Having a low birthweight baby may increase risk for early heart failure

by American College of CardiologyCredit: CC0 Public DomainIt's normal for expectant parents to worry about how well their baby is developing and growing. But could a newborn's birthweight

Updated on:April 29,2024 16

A pregnancy ended by COVID-19 informs new understanding and protocols

by Brita Belli,Yale UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainWhen the first pregnant woman diagnosed with COVID-19 was admitted to Yale New Haven Hospital in March, she was in her second trime

Updated on: May 06,2024 16

A pregnancy ended by COVID-19 informs new understanding and protocols

by Brita Belli,Yale UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainWhen the first pregnant woman diagnosed with COVID-19 was admitted to Yale New Haven Hospital in March, she was in her second trime

Updated on:May 06,2024 16

Risk of adverse pregnancy, neonatal outcomes up with maternal OCD

by Elana GotkineWomen with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) have increased risk of adverse pregnancy, delivery, and neonatal outcomes, according to a study published online June 14 inJAMA Net

Updated on: February 18,2024 18

Risk of adverse pregnancy, neonatal outcomes up with maternal OCD

by Elana GotkineWomen with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) have increased risk of adverse pregnancy, delivery, and neonatal outcomes, according to a study published online June 14 inJAMA Net

Updated on:February 18,2024 18

High-fat diet during pregnancy found to change respiratory nerve development, increase asthma risk in adult offspring

byAmerican Physiological SocietyCharacteristics of offspring from a dam fed a high-fat diet. Credit:American Journal of Physiology-Lung Cellular and Molecular Physiology(2023). DOI:

Updated on: January 17,2024 18

High-fat diet during pregnancy found to change respiratory nerve development, increase asthma risk in adult offspring

byAmerican Physiological SocietyCharacteristics of offspring from a dam fed a high-fat diet. Credit:American Journal of Physiology-Lung Cellular and Molecular Physiology(2023). DOI:

Updated on:January 17,2024 18