Don't believe the hype—'egg timer' tests can't reliably predict your chance of conceiving or menopause timing

by Tessa Copp, Jenny Doust and Karin Hammarberg,The ConversationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainMany women who want to have children and are getting older worry about their fertility. The &quo

Updated on: February 18,2024

Don't believe the hype—'egg timer' tests can't reliably predict your chance of conceiving or menopause timing

by Tessa Copp, Jenny Doust and Karin Hammarberg,The ConversationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainMany women who want to have children and are getting older worry about their fertility. The &quo

Updated on:February 18,2024

Researchers develop new imaging method to detect complications early in pregnancy

by Nicole Rideout,Oregon Health & Science UniversityA study led by OHSU researchers published inPLOS Onedemonstrates the potential of quantitative T2* mapping during pregnancy to

Updated on: May 23,2024

Researchers develop new imaging method to detect complications early in pregnancy

by Nicole Rideout,Oregon Health & Science UniversityA study led by OHSU researchers published inPLOS Onedemonstrates the potential of quantitative T2* mapping during pregnancy to

Updated on:May 23,2024

Plans for children often derailed by chronic illness

by Monash UniversityCredit: Monash UniversityMore than four million Australian women of childbearing age are living with chronic conditions like diabetes, cystic fibrosis and asthma, and many are

Updated on: March 07,2024

Plans for children often derailed by chronic illness

by Monash UniversityCredit: Monash UniversityMore than four million Australian women of childbearing age are living with chronic conditions like diabetes, cystic fibrosis and asthma, and many are

Updated on:March 07,2024

Scarred by Zika and fearing new COVID-19 variants, Brazilian women say no to another pandemic pregnancy

by Letícia Marteleto,The ConversationCredit: CC0 Public Domain"We have to avoid a pregnancy," said Rosa, about the possibility of getting pregnant during the COVID-19 pandemic. "M

Updated on: April 29,2024

Scarred by Zika and fearing new COVID-19 variants, Brazilian women say no to another pandemic pregnancy

by Letícia Marteleto,The ConversationCredit: CC0 Public Domain"We have to avoid a pregnancy," said Rosa, about the possibility of getting pregnant during the COVID-19 pandemic. "M

Updated on:April 29,2024

The use of nitrous oxide 'cracking ' technology in the labor ward

by AAGBIAmbient concentration of nitrous oxide in parts per million (ppm) with use of cracking technology, over the course of established labor, plotted against time. Picture of Mobile Destruction Uni

Updated on: May 10,2024

The use of nitrous oxide 'cracking ' technology in the labor ward

by AAGBIAmbient concentration of nitrous oxide in parts per million (ppm) with use of cracking technology, over the course of established labor, plotted against time. Picture of Mobile Destruction Uni

Updated on:May 10,2024

Study disputes notion that people of color have 'flawed' beliefs about pregnancy

by The City University of New YorkCredit: CC0 Public DomainBlack and Latinx individuals are often the focus of health educational efforts to "correct" perceived flawed beliefs about pre

Updated on: March 02,2024

Study disputes notion that people of color have 'flawed' beliefs about pregnancy

by The City University of New YorkCredit: CC0 Public DomainBlack and Latinx individuals are often the focus of health educational efforts to "correct" perceived flawed beliefs about pre

Updated on:March 02,2024

Medication use during pregnancy is common in women with preeclampsia

by WileyCredit: CC0 Public DomainUse of medications during pregnancy is more common in women with preeclampsia than in those without, according to an analysis of women who gave birth at a hospita

Updated on: March 05,2024

Medication use during pregnancy is common in women with preeclampsia

by WileyCredit: CC0 Public DomainUse of medications during pregnancy is more common in women with preeclampsia than in those without, according to an analysis of women who gave birth at a hospita

Updated on:March 05,2024

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

Updated on: April 29,2024

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

Updated on:April 29,2024

Automated appointment scheduling, reminder messages may improve postpartum health for those with chronic conditions

by Brian Burns,Massachusetts General HospitalCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainMany pregnant people have chronic medical conditions, and although they are usually closely monitored during pregnan

Updated on: August 06,2024

Automated appointment scheduling, reminder messages may improve postpartum health for those with chronic conditions

by Brian Burns,Massachusetts General HospitalCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainMany pregnant people have chronic medical conditions, and although they are usually closely monitored during pregnan

Updated on:August 06,2024

Hospitals with the most vulnerable maternity patients understaffed with nurses, finds study

by New York UniversityFrequency of Guideline Adherence. Credit:Nursing Outlook(2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.outlook.2023.101960Hospitals serving more patients at risk for complications durin

Updated on: May 11,2024

Hospitals with the most vulnerable maternity patients understaffed with nurses, finds study

by New York UniversityFrequency of Guideline Adherence. Credit:Nursing Outlook(2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.outlook.2023.101960Hospitals serving more patients at risk for complications durin

Updated on:May 11,2024