Maternal labor epidural analgesia may be linked to autism in children

by Elana GotkineMaternal labor epidural analgesia (LEA) was associated with an increased risk for autism spectrum disorder (ASD) among offspring, according to a study published online July 21 in

Updated on: January 19,2024

Maternal labor epidural analgesia may be linked to autism in children

by Elana GotkineMaternal labor epidural analgesia (LEA) was associated with an increased risk for autism spectrum disorder (ASD) among offspring, according to a study published online July 21 in

Updated on:January 19,2024

Analyzing the impact of disadvantage on mothers and babies

byLa Trobe UniversityCredit: Unsplash/Public Domain CC0A first in Australia, the La Trobe University study, published inBJOG: An International Journal of Obstetrics & Gynaecology, anal

Updated on: February 18,2024

Analyzing the impact of disadvantage on mothers and babies

byLa Trobe UniversityCredit: Unsplash/Public Domain CC0A first in Australia, the La Trobe University study, published inBJOG: An International Journal of Obstetrics & Gynaecology, anal

Updated on:February 18,2024

Postnatal depression: What new fathers need to know—and how to ask for help

by Andrew Mayers,The ConversationCredit: AI-generated imageMany people think of postnatal depression as a condition that only affects women. But in reality, postnatal depression affectsalm

Updated on: February 18,2024

Postnatal depression: What new fathers need to know—and how to ask for help

by Andrew Mayers,The ConversationCredit: AI-generated imageMany people think of postnatal depression as a condition that only affects women. But in reality, postnatal depression affectsalm

Updated on:February 18,2024

Measurement of uterine contractions could predict the outcome of in vitro fertilization

by Valentina Bonito,Eindhoven University of TechnologyCredit: CC0 Public DomainIn vitro fertilization (IVF) is considered as the gold standard of assisted reproductive technologies. Yet, the fai

Updated on: March 16,2024

Measurement of uterine contractions could predict the outcome of in vitro fertilization

by Valentina Bonito,Eindhoven University of TechnologyCredit: CC0 Public DomainIn vitro fertilization (IVF) is considered as the gold standard of assisted reproductive technologies. Yet, the fai

Updated on:March 16,2024

Maternal mortality jumped during COVID-19 pandemic

by University of MarylandThe analysis of maternal mortality after the start of the COVID-19 pandemic showed a 40% jump among already high rates for non-Hispanic Black women and a 74% jump among f

Updated on: April 19,2024

Maternal mortality jumped during COVID-19 pandemic

by University of MarylandThe analysis of maternal mortality after the start of the COVID-19 pandemic showed a 40% jump among already high rates for non-Hispanic Black women and a 74% jump among f

Updated on:April 19,2024

Menopausal palpitations causing distress

by Mary Ann Liebert, IncCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainMany menopausal women report having palpitation distress. The likelihood of women reporting palpitation distress was higher with worse ins

Updated on: May 06,2024

Menopausal palpitations causing distress

by Mary Ann Liebert, IncCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainMany menopausal women report having palpitation distress. The likelihood of women reporting palpitation distress was higher with worse ins

Updated on:May 06,2024

Researchers document dramatic increase in cervical cancer in Appalachian Kentucky

by Leslie Cantu,Medical University of South CarolinaTrends in Hysterectomy Cervical Cancer Incidence Rates Overall and by Stage at Diagnosis Data are compared from Appalachian Kentucky, non-Appa

Updated on: January 16,2024

Researchers document dramatic increase in cervical cancer in Appalachian Kentucky

by Leslie Cantu,Medical University of South CarolinaTrends in Hysterectomy Cervical Cancer Incidence Rates Overall and by Stage at Diagnosis Data are compared from Appalachian Kentucky, non-Appa

Updated on:January 16,2024

Air pollution exposure early in pregnancy increases gestational diabetes risk, study finds

by Leigh Hopper,University of Southern CaliforniaGestational diabetes usually goes away after childbirth, but it can cause problems during pregnancy. Credit: PexelsExposure to air pollution earl

Updated on: January 19,2024

Air pollution exposure early in pregnancy increases gestational diabetes risk, study finds

by Leigh Hopper,University of Southern CaliforniaGestational diabetes usually goes away after childbirth, but it can cause problems during pregnancy. Credit: PexelsExposure to air pollution earl

Updated on:January 19,2024

Birth control: What to expect if you choose to come off it

by Susan Walker,The ConversationCredit: AI-generated imageDeciding to stop using your regular birth control is a big decision. There are a number of reasons why you might be considering this—whe

Updated on: March 09,2024

Birth control: What to expect if you choose to come off it

by Susan Walker,The ConversationCredit: AI-generated imageDeciding to stop using your regular birth control is a big decision. There are a number of reasons why you might be considering this—whe

Updated on:March 09,2024

Maternal deaths up with pregnancies complicated by cancer

Among pregnancies complicated by cancer, the risks for severe maternal morbidity and mortality are increased, according to a research letter published online June 16 inJAMA Oncology.Koji Matsuo,

Updated on: April 18,2024

Maternal deaths up with pregnancies complicated by cancer

Among pregnancies complicated by cancer, the risks for severe maternal morbidity and mortality are increased, according to a research letter published online June 16 inJAMA Oncology.Koji Matsuo,

Updated on:April 18,2024