Induction for late-term pregnancies at 41 weeks tied to small benefits

(HealthDay)—There may be a small benefit to labor induction in low-risk woman at 41 weeks versus expectant management, though the chances of a good perinatal outcome are high with both strategies, acc

Updated on: March 12,2024

Induction for late-term pregnancies at 41 weeks tied to small benefits

(HealthDay)—There may be a small benefit to labor induction in low-risk woman at 41 weeks versus expectant management, though the chances of a good perinatal outcome are high with both strategies, acc

Updated on:March 12,2024

Study says at least one in four women suffered obstetric violence in Spain during the pandemic

by Asociacion RUVIDComparative analysis of breastfeeding support and obstetric violence during the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic. Credit:International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Hea

Updated on: June 12,2024

Study says at least one in four women suffered obstetric violence in Spain during the pandemic

by Asociacion RUVIDComparative analysis of breastfeeding support and obstetric violence during the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic. Credit:International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Hea

Updated on:June 12,2024

Parents' psychiatric diagnoses are associated with risk of preterm birth, study finds

byPublic Library of ScienceResearchers find both children of parents with mental illness are at increased risk of being born too early—both the mothers and fathers are important. Credit: Julia F

Updated on: January 19,2024

Parents' psychiatric diagnoses are associated with risk of preterm birth, study finds

byPublic Library of ScienceResearchers find both children of parents with mental illness are at increased risk of being born too early—both the mothers and fathers are important. Credit: Julia F

Updated on:January 19,2024

Nonheterosexual women may maintain better sexual functioning during menopause transition, study suggests

byThe North American Menopause SocietyCredit: RDNE Stock project from PexelsA woman's sex drive may diminish with age—partially because of problems with genitourinary symptoms during the men

Updated on: January 11,2025

Nonheterosexual women may maintain better sexual functioning during menopause transition, study suggests

byThe North American Menopause SocietyCredit: RDNE Stock project from PexelsA woman's sex drive may diminish with age—partially because of problems with genitourinary symptoms during the men

Updated on:January 11,2025

More studies needed on mental health treatments during and after pregnancy

by WileyCredit: CC0 Public DomainUntreated mental health disorders can be a serious problem for women and their children during pregnancy and after giving birth, during the postpartum period.A re

Updated on: March 05,2024

More studies needed on mental health treatments during and after pregnancy

by WileyCredit: CC0 Public DomainUntreated mental health disorders can be a serious problem for women and their children during pregnancy and after giving birth, during the postpartum period.A re

Updated on:March 05,2024

Yearlong birth control supply would cut unintended pregnancies, costs

by University of PittsburghWhat are the impacts of a yearlong supply of birth control pills? Credit: UPMCNew research from the University of Pittsburgh and the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

Updated on: May 13,2024

Yearlong birth control supply would cut unintended pregnancies, costs

by University of PittsburghWhat are the impacts of a yearlong supply of birth control pills? Credit: UPMCNew research from the University of Pittsburgh and the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

Updated on:May 13,2024

Blood test reveals which women are at higher risk of preeclampsia in the later stages of pregnancy

by Nena Testelmans,KU LeuvenCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainPreeclampsia is a severe complication of pregnancy, affecting one in 40 pregnant women. Identifying high-risk patients is often diff

Updated on: January 17,2024

Blood test reveals which women are at higher risk of preeclampsia in the later stages of pregnancy

by Nena Testelmans,KU LeuvenCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainPreeclampsia is a severe complication of pregnancy, affecting one in 40 pregnant women. Identifying high-risk patients is often diff

Updated on:January 17,2024

Prolonged acetaminophen use during pregnancy linked to increased ASD and ADHD risk

by Hebrew University of JerusalemPregnancy test. Credit: public domainA study from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem sheds new light on the possible relationship between prolonged use of acetami

Updated on: March 02,2024

Prolonged acetaminophen use during pregnancy linked to increased ASD and ADHD risk

by Hebrew University of JerusalemPregnancy test. Credit: public domainA study from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem sheds new light on the possible relationship between prolonged use of acetami

Updated on:March 02,2024

Research finds hurricane forecasts impair birth outcomes

by University of WyomingCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainIn August 2011, as Hurricane Irene approached North Carolina, the National Hurricane Center released forecasts depicting where in the stat

Updated on: May 31,2024

Research finds hurricane forecasts impair birth outcomes

by University of WyomingCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainIn August 2011, as Hurricane Irene approached North Carolina, the National Hurricane Center released forecasts depicting where in the stat

Updated on:May 31,2024

GPs can play a key role in diagnosing vulval lichen sclerosus

byUniversity of BristolCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainPrimary care professionals should think beyond thrush and genitourinary symptoms of menopause (GSM) when women present with vulval sympto

Updated on: February 18,2024

GPs can play a key role in diagnosing vulval lichen sclerosus

byUniversity of BristolCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainPrimary care professionals should think beyond thrush and genitourinary symptoms of menopause (GSM) when women present with vulval sympto

Updated on:February 18,2024