History of vaccines offers lessons on COVID-19 for pregnant women

by UT Southwestern Medical CenterCredit: CC0 Public DomainPregnant women, who are at increased risk of preterm birth or pregnancy loss if they develop a severe case of COVID-19, need the best pos

Updated on: May 06,2024

History of vaccines offers lessons on COVID-19 for pregnant women

by UT Southwestern Medical CenterCredit: CC0 Public DomainPregnant women, who are at increased risk of preterm birth or pregnancy loss if they develop a severe case of COVID-19, need the best pos

Updated on:May 06,2024

Pandemic health behaviors linked to rise in neonatal health issues

by Hannah Echols,University of Alabama at BirminghamCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainStudies show that social distancing and other public health measures during the COVID-19 pandemic effectivel

Updated on: July 25,2024

Pandemic health behaviors linked to rise in neonatal health issues

by Hannah Echols,University of Alabama at BirminghamCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainStudies show that social distancing and other public health measures during the COVID-19 pandemic effectivel

Updated on:July 25,2024

Calcium, zinc intake tied to lower risk for hypertensive disorders of pregnancy

by Lori SolomonPeople with higher intakes of calcium and zinc before pregnancy appear to have a significantly lower risk for hypertensive disorders of pregnancy (HDP), according to research presented

Updated on: July 30,2024

Calcium, zinc intake tied to lower risk for hypertensive disorders of pregnancy

by Lori SolomonPeople with higher intakes of calcium and zinc before pregnancy appear to have a significantly lower risk for hypertensive disorders of pregnancy (HDP), according to research presented

Updated on:July 30,2024

Pandemic has increased pregnancy stress for US women

by Washington State UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainCOVID-19 has created new problems for pregnant women in the United States, a group that already faced the highest maternal mortality rate in

Updated on: May 06,2024

Pandemic has increased pregnancy stress for US women

by Washington State UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainCOVID-19 has created new problems for pregnant women in the United States, a group that already faced the highest maternal mortality rate in

Updated on:May 06,2024

Birth-related PTSD is overlooked in Australia, says study

byUniversity of SydneyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainResearch by University of Sydney psychologists examining post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) among Australian mothers shows that about a

Updated on: January 19,2024

Birth-related PTSD is overlooked in Australia, says study

byUniversity of SydneyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainResearch by University of Sydney psychologists examining post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) among Australian mothers shows that about a

Updated on:January 19,2024

Overall pregnancy, live birth outcomes unchanged in psoriasis

(HealthDay)—Overall pregnancy and live birth outcomes are similar for women with psoriasis and for the general population, according to a study published online Feb. 3 inJAMA Dermatology.Alexa B

Updated on: May 06,2024

Overall pregnancy, live birth outcomes unchanged in psoriasis

(HealthDay)—Overall pregnancy and live birth outcomes are similar for women with psoriasis and for the general population, according to a study published online Feb. 3 inJAMA Dermatology.Alexa B

Updated on:May 06,2024

Women's wellness: Vaccinations important for pregnant women

Credit: CC0 Public DomainVaccines have received a lot of news attention lately. And while vaccinations are most often thought of as a childhood rite of passage, adults need immunizations to remain hea

Updated on: March 05,2024

Women's wellness: Vaccinations important for pregnant women

Credit: CC0 Public DomainVaccines have received a lot of news attention lately. And while vaccinations are most often thought of as a childhood rite of passage, adults need immunizations to remain hea

Updated on:March 05,2024

Finding the right birth control for you

by Carrie Macmillan,Yale UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainWhen it comes to birth control, many preconceived notions may influence which method a woman chooses.Whether it's the belief

Updated on: April 01,2024

Finding the right birth control for you

by Carrie Macmillan,Yale UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainWhen it comes to birth control, many preconceived notions may influence which method a woman chooses.Whether it's the belief

Updated on:April 01,2024

Researchers identify mechanisms of pregnancy-associated heart growth

by Will Doss,Northwestern UniversityCardiac Zfp36l2 deletion induces heart failure. (A) Survival of Zfp36l2 KO mice and control mice after an average of 2 pregnancies delivery. (B) Echo measurem

Updated on: May 23,2024

Researchers identify mechanisms of pregnancy-associated heart growth

by Will Doss,Northwestern UniversityCardiac Zfp36l2 deletion induces heart failure. (A) Survival of Zfp36l2 KO mice and control mice after an average of 2 pregnancies delivery. (B) Echo measurem

Updated on:May 23,2024

Review paves the way for better diagnosis and care for polycystic ovary syndrome

by Monash UniversityPresence of many small, fluid-filled sacs or cysts inside the ovaries in case of PCOS. Credit:http://www.scientificanimations.com/Wikimedia Commons,CC BY-SA 4.0A r

Updated on: March 16,2024

Review paves the way for better diagnosis and care for polycystic ovary syndrome

by Monash UniversityPresence of many small, fluid-filled sacs or cysts inside the ovaries in case of PCOS. Credit:http://www.scientificanimations.com/Wikimedia Commons,CC BY-SA 4.0A r

Updated on:March 16,2024