Inducing labor at 39 weeks reduces likelihood of C-sections

by Kristina Sauerwein,Washington University in St. LouisCredit: CC0 Public DomainInducing labor in healthy first-time mothers in the 39th week of pregnancy results in lower rates of cesarean sec

Updated on: March 12,2024

Inducing labor at 39 weeks reduces likelihood of C-sections

by Kristina Sauerwein,Washington University in St. LouisCredit: CC0 Public DomainInducing labor in healthy first-time mothers in the 39th week of pregnancy results in lower rates of cesarean sec

Updated on:March 12,2024

One in six women are diagnosed with gestational diabetes. But this diagnosis may not benefit them or their babies

by Paul Glasziou and Jenny Doust,The ConversationGestational diabetes rates more than doubled after the threshold changed. Credit: AIHW, Author providedWhen Sophie was pregnant with her first ba

Updated on: January 21,2024

One in six women are diagnosed with gestational diabetes. But this diagnosis may not benefit them or their babies

by Paul Glasziou and Jenny Doust,The ConversationGestational diabetes rates more than doubled after the threshold changed. Credit: AIHW, Author providedWhen Sophie was pregnant with her first ba

Updated on:January 21,2024

Taking antidepressants during pregnancy not associated with newborn problems at 2-4 weeks of age

by Kristin Samuelson,Northwestern UniversityCredit: Northwestern UniversityBabies exposed to an antidepressant or a mood disorder during fetal life did not have any more signs of irritability, d

Updated on: April 18,2024

Taking antidepressants during pregnancy not associated with newborn problems at 2-4 weeks of age

by Kristin Samuelson,Northwestern UniversityCredit: Northwestern UniversityBabies exposed to an antidepressant or a mood disorder during fetal life did not have any more signs of irritability, d

Updated on:April 18,2024

Race discrimination linked to heightened risk of underweight and premature babies

by British Medical JournalCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainExperience of race discrimination on the basis of ethnicity, skin color, or nationality is linked to a heightened risk of having an unde

Updated on: March 07,2024

Race discrimination linked to heightened risk of underweight and premature babies

by British Medical JournalCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainExperience of race discrimination on the basis of ethnicity, skin color, or nationality is linked to a heightened risk of having an unde

Updated on:March 07,2024

Anorexia linked to significant adverse pregnancy outcomes

by European Society of Human Reproduction and EmbryologyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainWomen diagnosed with the eating disorder anorexia nervosa are five (500%) times more likely on average to

Updated on: May 16,2024

Anorexia linked to significant adverse pregnancy outcomes

by European Society of Human Reproduction and EmbryologyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainWomen diagnosed with the eating disorder anorexia nervosa are five (500%) times more likely on average to

Updated on:May 16,2024

Alternations in gut microbiota in pregnancy and lactation

by Federation of American Societies for Experimental BiologyCredit: CC0 Public DomainRecent studies have shown that maternal gut microbiota in humans primes the offspring's immune and metabol

Updated on: March 07,2024

Alternations in gut microbiota in pregnancy and lactation

by Federation of American Societies for Experimental BiologyCredit: CC0 Public DomainRecent studies have shown that maternal gut microbiota in humans primes the offspring's immune and metabol

Updated on:March 07,2024

In utero SARS-CoV-2 exposure tied to neurodevelopmental sequelae

In utero exposure to severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) is associated with increased neurodevelopmental sequelae in offspring, according to a study published online June 9 in

Updated on: March 19,2024

In utero SARS-CoV-2 exposure tied to neurodevelopmental sequelae

In utero exposure to severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) is associated with increased neurodevelopmental sequelae in offspring, according to a study published online June 9 in

Updated on:March 19,2024

Study suggests more educational intervention is needed to help women spot signs of endometrial cancer

byThe North American Menopause SocietyCredit: CC0 Public DomainDespite the fact that endometrial cancer is the most common cancer of the female reproductive organs, a significant percentage of w

Updated on: August 31,2024

Study suggests more educational intervention is needed to help women spot signs of endometrial cancer

byThe North American Menopause SocietyCredit: CC0 Public DomainDespite the fact that endometrial cancer is the most common cancer of the female reproductive organs, a significant percentage of w

Updated on:August 31,2024

Catching COVID-19 during pregnancy increases risk of hospitalization, premature birth, study finds

by University of British ColumbiaAdverse Maternal Outcomes Associated With SARS-CoV-2 Diagnosis in Pregnancy From March 1, 2020, to October 31, 2021 (N = 6012). Points are offset a small amount a

Updated on: June 04,2024

Catching COVID-19 during pregnancy increases risk of hospitalization, premature birth, study finds

by University of British ColumbiaAdverse Maternal Outcomes Associated With SARS-CoV-2 Diagnosis in Pregnancy From March 1, 2020, to October 31, 2021 (N = 6012). Points are offset a small amount a

Updated on:June 04,2024

Study explores the pandemic's impact on breastfeeding practices in historically marginalized communities

bySaint Louis UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA Saint Louis University study has explored the impact of COVID-19 stay-at-home orders on breastfeeding practices in the U.S.The study, r

Updated on: December 05,2024

Study explores the pandemic's impact on breastfeeding practices in historically marginalized communities

bySaint Louis UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA Saint Louis University study has explored the impact of COVID-19 stay-at-home orders on breastfeeding practices in the U.S.The study, r

Updated on:December 05,2024