Rates of depression and substance use higher for pregnant teens, study finds

by Lawson Health Research InstituteCredit: CC0 Public DomainResearchers from Lawson Health Research Institute and Brescia University College found that teenage pregnant women are more likely to l

Updated on: June 07,2024

Rates of depression and substance use higher for pregnant teens, study finds

by Lawson Health Research InstituteCredit: CC0 Public DomainResearchers from Lawson Health Research Institute and Brescia University College found that teenage pregnant women are more likely to l

Updated on:June 07,2024

Researchers find family discussions of menstruation lacking

by Joseph Paul,Purdue UniversityAndrea DeMaria, an assistant professor in the College of Health and Human Sciences, led an interdisciplinary research team that conducted 70 in-depth interviews o

Updated on: May 26,2024

Researchers find family discussions of menstruation lacking

by Joseph Paul,Purdue UniversityAndrea DeMaria, an assistant professor in the College of Health and Human Sciences, led an interdisciplinary research team that conducted 70 in-depth interviews o

Updated on:May 26,2024

Black women of childbearing age more likely to have high blood pressure, raising pregnancy risks

by American Heart AssociationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainBlack women of childbearing age were twice as likely to have uncontrolled high blood pressure when compared with their white peers,

Updated on: April 23,2024

Black women of childbearing age more likely to have high blood pressure, raising pregnancy risks

by American Heart AssociationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainBlack women of childbearing age were twice as likely to have uncontrolled high blood pressure when compared with their white peers,

Updated on:April 23,2024

Researchers examine role of B cells in polycystic ovary syndrome

byKarolinska InstitutetCredit: CC0 Public DomainPolycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a common hormone disorder in women. Studies have shown that the change in hormones is accompanied by variation

Updated on: January 19,2024

Researchers examine role of B cells in polycystic ovary syndrome

byKarolinska InstitutetCredit: CC0 Public DomainPolycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a common hormone disorder in women. Studies have shown that the change in hormones is accompanied by variation

Updated on:January 19,2024

Babies' gut bacteria affected by delivery method, Baby Biome project shows

by Wellcome Trust Sanger InstituteCredit: CC0 Public DomainBabies born vaginally have different gut bacteria—their microbiome—than those delivered by Caesarean, research has shown. Scientists fro

Updated on: May 05,2024

Babies' gut bacteria affected by delivery method, Baby Biome project shows

by Wellcome Trust Sanger InstituteCredit: CC0 Public DomainBabies born vaginally have different gut bacteria—their microbiome—than those delivered by Caesarean, research has shown. Scientists fro

Updated on:May 05,2024

9 in 10 women in England found to enter pregnancy with at least one indicator that risks baby's health

by University of Southampton9 in 10 women enter pregnancy with at least one indicator that risks baby’s health. Credit: University of SouthamptonNine in ten women in England enter pregnancy with at le

Updated on: April 03,2024

9 in 10 women in England found to enter pregnancy with at least one indicator that risks baby's health

by University of Southampton9 in 10 women enter pregnancy with at least one indicator that risks baby’s health. Credit: University of SouthamptonNine in ten women in England enter pregnancy with at le

Updated on:April 03,2024

Women need more freedom during labour, not a medicalised birth script to follow

by Alys Bethan Einion,The ConversationCredit: AI-generated imageCountless women around the world give birth to babieswithout medical interventionin this natural process. For them, th

Updated on: April 08,2024

Women need more freedom during labour, not a medicalised birth script to follow

by Alys Bethan Einion,The ConversationCredit: AI-generated imageCountless women around the world give birth to babieswithout medical interventionin this natural process. For them, th

Updated on:April 08,2024

Researchers evaluate effectiveness of placental growth factor measurement in mid-pregnancy

byKing's College LondonCredit: MART PRODUCTION from PexelsA new study led by Professor Laura Magee, has found that among pregnancies with clinical risk factors for pre-eclampsia or fetal gro

Updated on: January 15,2024

Researchers evaluate effectiveness of placental growth factor measurement in mid-pregnancy

byKing's College LondonCredit: MART PRODUCTION from PexelsA new study led by Professor Laura Magee, has found that among pregnancies with clinical risk factors for pre-eclampsia or fetal gro

Updated on:January 15,2024

Maternal obesity predicts heart disease risk better than pregnancy complications, finds study

byNorthwestern UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainPregnancy complications such as preeclampsia and gestational diabetes have recently been associated with a higher risk of developing heart disea

Updated on: January 17,2024

Maternal obesity predicts heart disease risk better than pregnancy complications, finds study

byNorthwestern UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainPregnancy complications such as preeclampsia and gestational diabetes have recently been associated with a higher risk of developing heart disea

Updated on:January 17,2024

A young mother is accused of killing her children. What is postpartum depression and psychosis?

by Cynthia McCormick Hibbert,Northeastern UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA Massachusetts woman is accused of killing her three- and five-year-old children, and injuring her seven-mo

Updated on: March 05,2024

A young mother is accused of killing her children. What is postpartum depression and psychosis?

by Cynthia McCormick Hibbert,Northeastern UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA Massachusetts woman is accused of killing her three- and five-year-old children, and injuring her seven-mo

Updated on:March 05,2024