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Chewing xylitol gum linked to decrease in preterm birth

Chewing xylitol gum linked to decrease in preterm birth

byUniversity of WashingtonCredit:Med(2024). DOI: 10.1016/j.medj.2024.10.016Could the incidence of preterm births be lowered by chewing gum? New research suggests yes. Results from a

Chewing xylitol gum linked to decrease in preterm birth

byUniversity of WashingtonCredit:Med(2024). DOI: 10.1016/j.medj.2024.10.016Could the incidence of preterm births be lowered by chewing gum? New research suggests yes. Results from a
Is lumbopelvic pain in pregnancy under-reported?

Is lumbopelvic pain in pregnancy under-reported?

byMary Ann Liebert, IncDiagram responses to questions for reporting lumbopelvic pain to HCP, receiving treatment and treatment effectiveness. HCP, health care provider; PLPP, pregnancy-related l

Is lumbopelvic pain in pregnancy under-reported?

byMary Ann Liebert, IncDiagram responses to questions for reporting lumbopelvic pain to HCP, receiving treatment and treatment effectiveness. HCP, health care provider; PLPP, pregnancy-related l
Perinatal transmission of COVID-19 unlikely with correct hygiene

Perinatal transmission of COVID-19 unlikely with correct hygiene

(HealthDay)—If correct hygiene procedures are undertaken, perinatal transmission of COVID-19 is unlikely to occur, according to a study published online July 23 inThe Lancet Child & Adolesce

Perinatal transmission of COVID-19 unlikely with correct hygiene

(HealthDay)—If correct hygiene procedures are undertaken, perinatal transmission of COVID-19 is unlikely to occur, according to a study published online July 23 inThe Lancet Child & Adolesce
Medical exceptions to abortion bans often exclude mental health conditions

Medical exceptions to abortion bans often exclude mental health conditions

by Nada Hassanein, Stateline.orgCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainMore than a dozen states now have near-total abortion bans following the overturning of Roe v. Wade, with limited medical exceptions m

Medical exceptions to abortion bans often exclude mental health conditions

by Nada Hassanein, Stateline.orgCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainMore than a dozen states now have near-total abortion bans following the overturning of Roe v. Wade, with limited medical exceptions m
Harm reduction education and tools access may help women prevent opioid overdose

Harm reduction education and tools access may help women prevent opioid overdose

Harm reduction education and tools access may help women prevent opioid overdoseby Christine Yu,Pennsylvania State UniversityCredit: Jure Širić from PexelsWomen with opioid use disorder and who

Harm reduction education and tools access may help women prevent opioid overdose

Harm reduction education and tools access may help women prevent opioid overdoseby Christine Yu,Pennsylvania State UniversityCredit: Jure Širić from PexelsWomen with opioid use disorder and who
Water births are as safe as land births for mom, baby: study

Water births are as safe as land births for mom, baby: study

by Laura Bailey,University of MichiganCredit: CC0 Public DomainA new study found that water births are no more risky than land births, and that women in the water group sustain fewer first and s

Water births are as safe as land births for mom, baby: study

by Laura Bailey,University of MichiganCredit: CC0 Public DomainA new study found that water births are no more risky than land births, and that women in the water group sustain fewer first and s
Improved neonatal outcomes with routine third-trimester ultrasound in the UK

Improved neonatal outcomes with routine third-trimester ultrasound in the UK

by Justin Jackson , Medical XpressThe number of term breech presentations that were undiagnosed during the study period in St. George’s University Hospital. Dotted line represents the fitted regressio

Improved neonatal outcomes with routine third-trimester ultrasound in the UK

by Justin Jackson , Medical XpressThe number of term breech presentations that were undiagnosed during the study period in St. George’s University Hospital. Dotted line represents the fitted regressio
Structural sexism and anti-LGB stigma linked to poor birth outcomes in the US

Structural sexism and anti-LGB stigma linked to poor birth outcomes in the US

by Columbia University's Mailman School of Public HealthCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainNew research links structural sexism, restrictive family planning policies, and structural discrimina

Structural sexism and anti-LGB stigma linked to poor birth outcomes in the US

by Columbia University's Mailman School of Public HealthCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainNew research links structural sexism, restrictive family planning policies, and structural discrimina
Risk of death related to pregnancy and childbirth more than doubled between 1999 and 2019 in the US

Risk of death related to pregnancy and childbirth more than doubled between 1999 and 2019 in the US

by Laura Fleszar, Allison Bryant Mantha, Catherine O. Johnson and Greg Roth,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainBlack women were more likely to die during pregnancy or soon after in

Risk of death related to pregnancy and childbirth more than doubled between 1999 and 2019 in the US

by Laura Fleszar, Allison Bryant Mantha, Catherine O. Johnson and Greg Roth,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainBlack women were more likely to die during pregnancy or soon after in
Study challenges safety concerns over planned home births for low-risk pregnancies

Study challenges safety concerns over planned home births for low-risk pregnancies

byOregon State UniversityKāla Noel captured this image of the Wagar family welcoming their baby at a planned home birth. Credit: Melissa Cheyney, professor in the OSU College of Liberal Arts and

Study challenges safety concerns over planned home births for low-risk pregnancies

byOregon State UniversityKāla Noel captured this image of the Wagar family welcoming their baby at a planned home birth. Credit: Melissa Cheyney, professor in the OSU College of Liberal Arts and
International study reveals critical insights into timely interventions for maternal depression

International study reveals critical insights into timely interventions for maternal depression

byAgency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR), SingaporeCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA large-scale international study spanning three continents, led by researchers from A*STAR&#39

International study reveals critical insights into timely interventions for maternal depression

byAgency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR), SingaporeCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA large-scale international study spanning three continents, led by researchers from A*STAR&#39
Abortion bans increase need for congenital heart defect care, study finds

Abortion bans increase need for congenital heart defect care, study finds

by Erin Digitale,Stanford UniversityWhile hypoplastic left heart syndrome can be treated with surgery, normal heart function is still not restored, and many infants suffer damage to other organs

Abortion bans increase need for congenital heart defect care, study finds

by Erin Digitale,Stanford UniversityWhile hypoplastic left heart syndrome can be treated with surgery, normal heart function is still not restored, and many infants suffer damage to other organs