In utero exposure to tiny air pollution particles is linked to asthma in preschoolers

by The Mount Sinai HospitalCredit: CC0 Public DomainWomen who were highly exposed to ultra-fine particles in air pollution during their pregnancy were more likely to have children who developed a

Updated on: April 02,2024

In utero exposure to tiny air pollution particles is linked to asthma in preschoolers

by The Mount Sinai HospitalCredit: CC0 Public DomainWomen who were highly exposed to ultra-fine particles in air pollution during their pregnancy were more likely to have children who developed a

Updated on:April 02,2024

Endometriosis afflicts millions of women, but few people feel comfortable talking about it

by Kristina S. Brown,The ConversationCredit: Engin Akyurt from PexelsEndometriosiscauses physical, sexual and emotional pain. About190 million people around the globehave endom

Updated on: January 15,2024

Endometriosis afflicts millions of women, but few people feel comfortable talking about it

by Kristina S. Brown,The ConversationCredit: Engin Akyurt from PexelsEndometriosiscauses physical, sexual and emotional pain. About190 million people around the globehave endom

Updated on:January 15,2024

Major water birth safety study finds no increased risk of death, major trauma

by Oregon State UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainOregon State University researchers have conducted the largest study of water births to date and found they were associated with better

Updated on: March 23,2024

Major water birth safety study finds no increased risk of death, major trauma

by Oregon State UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainOregon State University researchers have conducted the largest study of water births to date and found they were associated with better

Updated on:March 23,2024

Early guidance can help future moms fight fear of childbirth

by University of British ColumbiaCredit: CC0 Public DomainCaesarean deliveries in most developed countries, including Canada, are at least 10 to 20 per cent higher than recommended by the World H

Updated on: April 01,2024

Early guidance can help future moms fight fear of childbirth

by University of British ColumbiaCredit: CC0 Public DomainCaesarean deliveries in most developed countries, including Canada, are at least 10 to 20 per cent higher than recommended by the World H

Updated on:April 01,2024

Common antibiotic is a cost-saving treatment for reducing maternal sepsis, death or infection in developing countries

by Society for Maternal-Fetal MedicineCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainSepsis, a severe infection that can lead to tissue damage, organ failure, and death, is one of the top three causes of mater

Updated on: April 07,2024

Common antibiotic is a cost-saving treatment for reducing maternal sepsis, death or infection in developing countries

by Society for Maternal-Fetal MedicineCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainSepsis, a severe infection that can lead to tissue damage, organ failure, and death, is one of the top three causes of mater

Updated on:April 07,2024

Largest ever genetic study of age of puberty in girls shows links with weight gain

byUniversity of CambridgeCredit: CC0 Public DomainGenes can indirectly influence the age at which girls have their first period by accelerating weight gain in childhood, a known risk factor for

Updated on: July 08,2024

Largest ever genetic study of age of puberty in girls shows links with weight gain

byUniversity of CambridgeCredit: CC0 Public DomainGenes can indirectly influence the age at which girls have their first period by accelerating weight gain in childhood, a known risk factor for

Updated on:July 08,2024

Probiotic combo found to stop bacteria that cause toxic shock syndrome

byAmerican Society for MicrobiologyScanning electromicrograph of Staphylococcus aureus bacteria. Credit: NIAIDThe widespread, pathogenic microbe Staphylococcus aureus can colonize the skin and m

Updated on: January 21,2024

Probiotic combo found to stop bacteria that cause toxic shock syndrome

byAmerican Society for MicrobiologyScanning electromicrograph of Staphylococcus aureus bacteria. Credit: NIAIDThe widespread, pathogenic microbe Staphylococcus aureus can colonize the skin and m

Updated on:January 21,2024

Prenatal supplements largely lack the recommended amount of omega-3 fatty acids to help prevent preterm birth

by Mary Scourboutakos,The ConversationCredit: CC0 Public DomainMost prenatal supplements lack the amount of omega-3 fatty acids that could help prevent preterm birth, meaning delivery before 37

Updated on: December 13,2024

Prenatal supplements largely lack the recommended amount of omega-3 fatty acids to help prevent preterm birth

by Mary Scourboutakos,The ConversationCredit: CC0 Public DomainMost prenatal supplements lack the amount of omega-3 fatty acids that could help prevent preterm birth, meaning delivery before 37

Updated on:December 13,2024

Study evaluates new World Health Organization Labor Care Guide for maternity care providers

by WileyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe World Health Organization developed the new Labour Care Guide to support clinicians in providing good quality, women-centred care during labour and ch

Updated on: May 26,2024

Study evaluates new World Health Organization Labor Care Guide for maternity care providers

by WileyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe World Health Organization developed the new Labour Care Guide to support clinicians in providing good quality, women-centred care during labour and ch

Updated on:May 26,2024

Expectant moms: Take care and don't panic about coronavirus

(HealthDay)—As coronavirus continues to spread, pregnant women may be especially anxious.But a University of California, Los Angeles expert says there's no reason to panic.Whileexpectant mot

Updated on: March 19,2024

Expectant moms: Take care and don't panic about coronavirus

(HealthDay)—As coronavirus continues to spread, pregnant women may be especially anxious.But a University of California, Los Angeles expert says there's no reason to panic.Whileexpectant mot

Updated on:March 19,2024