Study examines the benefits of childbirth education classes during pregnancy

by WileyCredit: CC0 Public DomainParticipating in childbirth classes may help women have normal vaginal deliveries, according to a study published in theInternational Journal of Gynecology

Updated on: June 11,2024

Study examines the benefits of childbirth education classes during pregnancy

by WileyCredit: CC0 Public DomainParticipating in childbirth classes may help women have normal vaginal deliveries, according to a study published in theInternational Journal of Gynecology

Updated on:June 11,2024

Preterm births more likely when dads live in lower income areas

by Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of ChicagoCredit: CC0 Public DomainLifelong lower socioeconomic status of fathers, as defined by early life and adulthood neighborhood income,

Updated on: March 05,2024

Preterm births more likely when dads live in lower income areas

by Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of ChicagoCredit: CC0 Public DomainLifelong lower socioeconomic status of fathers, as defined by early life and adulthood neighborhood income,

Updated on:March 05,2024

NIH study suggests higher air pollution exposure during second pregnancy may increase preterm birth risk

by National Institutes of HealthCredit: CC0 Public DomainPregnant women who are exposed to higher air pollution levels during their second pregnancy, compared to their first one, may be at greate

Updated on: March 05,2024

NIH study suggests higher air pollution exposure during second pregnancy may increase preterm birth risk

by National Institutes of HealthCredit: CC0 Public DomainPregnant women who are exposed to higher air pollution levels during their second pregnancy, compared to their first one, may be at greate

Updated on:March 05,2024

Stress affects fetus' ability to absorb iron, study finds

by Barbara Clements,University of WashingtonCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainIf a woman experiences chronic stress late in her pregnancy, it can affect her fetus' ability to absorb iron by a

Updated on: June 04,2024

Stress affects fetus' ability to absorb iron, study finds

by Barbara Clements,University of WashingtonCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainIf a woman experiences chronic stress late in her pregnancy, it can affect her fetus' ability to absorb iron by a

Updated on:June 04,2024

Study finds large disparities in use of medications for opioid use disorder in pregnancy

by McKenzie Ridings Mainey,Massachusetts General HospitalBlack non-Hispanic and Hispanic women with opioid use disorder (OUD) are significantly less likely to receive or to consistently use any

Updated on: June 04,2024

Study finds large disparities in use of medications for opioid use disorder in pregnancy

by McKenzie Ridings Mainey,Massachusetts General HospitalBlack non-Hispanic and Hispanic women with opioid use disorder (OUD) are significantly less likely to receive or to consistently use any

Updated on:June 04,2024

2016 to 2020 saw increase in hepatitis C infection in pregnancy

by Elana GotkineCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainFrom 2016 to 2020, there was an increase in the rate of hepatitis C virus infection in mothers giving birth, followed by a decrease from 2020 through 2

Updated on: March 12,2024

2016 to 2020 saw increase in hepatitis C infection in pregnancy

by Elana GotkineCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainFrom 2016 to 2020, there was an increase in the rate of hepatitis C virus infection in mothers giving birth, followed by a decrease from 2020 through 2

Updated on:March 12,2024

Experts, advocates publish guidance for research on HIV, co-infections in pregnancy

by University of North Carolina Health CareCredit: CC0 Public DomainPregnant women are among those most in need of safe and effective preventives and treatments for HIV and co-infections. Yet bec

Updated on: March 09,2024

Experts, advocates publish guidance for research on HIV, co-infections in pregnancy

by University of North Carolina Health CareCredit: CC0 Public DomainPregnant women are among those most in need of safe and effective preventives and treatments for HIV and co-infections. Yet bec

Updated on:March 09,2024

Why pregnant women shouldn't wait to get flu vaccinations and COVID boosters

by Patti Zielinski,Rutgers UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAs the winter months and holiday season approach, people will be gathering in large groups and traveling, mostly without wea

Updated on: June 29,2024

Why pregnant women shouldn't wait to get flu vaccinations and COVID boosters

by Patti Zielinski,Rutgers UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAs the winter months and holiday season approach, people will be gathering in large groups and traveling, mostly without wea

Updated on:June 29,2024

Fewer unintended pregnancies contribute to all-time low U.S. fertility rate, new research says

by Colleen Sharkey,University of Notre DameCredit: CC0 Public DomainThe U.S. birth rate has been decreasing for the last decade, reaching a historic low in 2017. New research from a team of econ

Updated on: May 13,2024

Fewer unintended pregnancies contribute to all-time low U.S. fertility rate, new research says

by Colleen Sharkey,University of Notre DameCredit: CC0 Public DomainThe U.S. birth rate has been decreasing for the last decade, reaching a historic low in 2017. New research from a team of econ

Updated on:May 13,2024

Depression and anxiety spiked in pregnant women during COVID-19 pandemic, research reveals

by University of EssexCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThe COVID-19 pandemic caused a spike in depression and anxiety in expectant mums, a new study by the University of Essex has revealed.The r

Updated on: May 18,2024

Depression and anxiety spiked in pregnant women during COVID-19 pandemic, research reveals

by University of EssexCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThe COVID-19 pandemic caused a spike in depression and anxiety in expectant mums, a new study by the University of Essex has revealed.The r

Updated on:May 18,2024