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Regular enquiry about well-being vs. universal screening recommended to detect depression in pregnancy and after birth

Regular enquiry about well-being vs. universal screening recommended to detect depression in pregnancy and after birth

by Canadian Medical Association JournalCredit: CC0 Public DomainDepression in pregnant and postpartum people is a serious problem. Rather than using a screening tool with a cut-off score to detec

Regular enquiry about well-being vs. universal screening recommended to detect depression in pregnancy and after birth

by Canadian Medical Association JournalCredit: CC0 Public DomainDepression in pregnant and postpartum people is a serious problem. Rather than using a screening tool with a cut-off score to detec
Common gynecological surgery for abnormal bleeding associated with a high risk of hysterectomy

Common gynecological surgery for abnormal bleeding associated with a high risk of hysterectomy

byICESCredit: CC0 Public DomainA recent study has found that 29% of people in Ontario who undergo endometrial ablation will have a subsequent hysterectomy to remove the entire uterus within 15 y

Common gynecological surgery for abnormal bleeding associated with a high risk of hysterectomy

byICESCredit: CC0 Public DomainA recent study has found that 29% of people in Ontario who undergo endometrial ablation will have a subsequent hysterectomy to remove the entire uterus within 15 y
Rural counties with access to obstetrics have healthier infant birth outcomes

Rural counties with access to obstetrics have healthier infant birth outcomes

by American Academy of Family PhysiciansCredit: CC0 Public DomainRural areas with local access to obstetrical care report better infant health outcomes, including lower infant mortality rates and

Rural counties with access to obstetrics have healthier infant birth outcomes

by American Academy of Family PhysiciansCredit: CC0 Public DomainRural areas with local access to obstetrical care report better infant health outcomes, including lower infant mortality rates and
Alomst 70 percent of 103 genes linked to prenatal death affect the placenta

Alomst 70 percent of 103 genes linked to prenatal death affect the placenta

by Babraham InstituteCells in a healthy placenta (from mice), the exchange surface between mother and baby is shown in green. Credit: Perez-Garcia, Fineberg et al.The role of the placenta in heal

Alomst 70 percent of 103 genes linked to prenatal death affect the placenta

by Babraham InstituteCells in a healthy placenta (from mice), the exchange surface between mother and baby is shown in green. Credit: Perez-Garcia, Fineberg et al.The role of the placenta in heal
7 million US women live in maternity care 'deserts'

7 million US women live in maternity care 'deserts'

The United States is still among one of the most dangerous developed nations for childbirth, especially in rural areas and communities of color, according to a new March of Dimes report. About 36 perc

7 million US women live in maternity care 'deserts'

The United States is still among one of the most dangerous developed nations for childbirth, especially in rural areas and communities of color, according to a new March of Dimes report. About 36 perc
Ultrasound test detects 96% of ovarian cancers in postmenopausal women

Ultrasound test detects 96% of ovarian cancers in postmenopausal women

byUniversity of BirminghamIntermediate magnification micrograph of a low malignant potential (LMP) mucinous ovarian tumor. H&E stain. The micrograph shows: Simple mucinous epithelium (right)

Ultrasound test detects 96% of ovarian cancers in postmenopausal women

byUniversity of BirminghamIntermediate magnification micrograph of a low malignant potential (LMP) mucinous ovarian tumor. H&E stain. The micrograph shows: Simple mucinous epithelium (right)
Abortion pills will be controlled substances in Louisiana soon. Doctors have concerns

Abortion pills will be controlled substances in Louisiana soon. Doctors have concerns

by SARA CLINE and LAURA UNGARBottles of abortion pills mifepristone, left, and misoprostol, right, are displayed at a clinic in Des Moines, Iowa, Sept. 22, 2010. Credit: AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall, F

Abortion pills will be controlled substances in Louisiana soon. Doctors have concerns

by SARA CLINE and LAURA UNGARBottles of abortion pills mifepristone, left, and misoprostol, right, are displayed at a clinic in Des Moines, Iowa, Sept. 22, 2010. Credit: AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall, F
New study examines treatment outcomes of pregnant women with cannabis use disorder

New study examines treatment outcomes of pregnant women with cannabis use disorder

by George Mason UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainAn estimated 4 to 7 percent of women use cannabis during pregnancy, and cannabis use disorder (CUD) among pregnant women is on the rise in the U

New study examines treatment outcomes of pregnant women with cannabis use disorder

by George Mason UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainAn estimated 4 to 7 percent of women use cannabis during pregnancy, and cannabis use disorder (CUD) among pregnant women is on the rise in the U
Induction for late-term pregnancies at 41 weeks tied to small benefits

Induction for late-term pregnancies at 41 weeks tied to small benefits

(HealthDay)—There may be a small benefit to labor induction in low-risk woman at 41 weeks versus expectant management, though the chances of a good perinatal outcome are high with both strategies, acc

Induction for late-term pregnancies at 41 weeks tied to small benefits

(HealthDay)—There may be a small benefit to labor induction in low-risk woman at 41 weeks versus expectant management, though the chances of a good perinatal outcome are high with both strategies, acc
Income affects maternal and infant health in some unexpected ways, study finds

Income affects maternal and infant health in some unexpected ways, study finds

by Bob Needham,University of MichiganCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainWhile higher income improves maternal and infant health over time, it's not enough to offset the impact of race, accord

Income affects maternal and infant health in some unexpected ways, study finds

by Bob Needham,University of MichiganCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainWhile higher income improves maternal and infant health over time, it's not enough to offset the impact of race, accord
Study says at least one in four women suffered obstetric violence in Spain during the pandemic

Study says at least one in four women suffered obstetric violence in Spain during the pandemic

by Asociacion RUVIDComparative analysis of breastfeeding support and obstetric violence during the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic. Credit:International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Hea

Study says at least one in four women suffered obstetric violence in Spain during the pandemic

by Asociacion RUVIDComparative analysis of breastfeeding support and obstetric violence during the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic. Credit:International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Hea
Safe pregnancy is possible for women with interstitial lung disease

Safe pregnancy is possible for women with interstitial lung disease

by American College of RheumatologyCredit: CC0 Public DomainA new study shows that women with interstitial lung disease (ILD) related to autoimmune disease may not need to terminate their pregnan

Safe pregnancy is possible for women with interstitial lung disease

by American College of RheumatologyCredit: CC0 Public DomainA new study shows that women with interstitial lung disease (ILD) related to autoimmune disease may not need to terminate their pregnan