Caesarean section use has almost doubled globally since 2000

by LancetCredit: CC0 Public DomainGlobally, the number of babies born through caesarean section (C-section) almost doubled between 2000 and 2015—from 12% to 21% of all births—according to a Serie

Updated on: March 16,2024

Caesarean section use has almost doubled globally since 2000

by LancetCredit: CC0 Public DomainGlobally, the number of babies born through caesarean section (C-section) almost doubled between 2000 and 2015—from 12% to 21% of all births—according to a Serie

Updated on:March 16,2024

Endometriosis and ovarian cancer genetically tied

by University of QueenslandCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainUniversity of Queensland researchers have demonstrated a genetic link between endometriosis and ovarian cancer subtypes enabling them t

Updated on: March 19,2024

Endometriosis and ovarian cancer genetically tied

by University of QueenslandCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainUniversity of Queensland researchers have demonstrated a genetic link between endometriosis and ovarian cancer subtypes enabling them t

Updated on:March 19,2024

Hydroxyurea does not reduce ovarian reserve in patients with sickle cell disease, study shows

byAmerican Society of HematologyCredit: National Institutes of HealthIn female patients living with sickle cell disease (SCD), hydroxyurea had no effect on ovarian reserve, suggesting that ferti

Updated on: August 03,2024

Hydroxyurea does not reduce ovarian reserve in patients with sickle cell disease, study shows

byAmerican Society of HematologyCredit: National Institutes of HealthIn female patients living with sickle cell disease (SCD), hydroxyurea had no effect on ovarian reserve, suggesting that ferti

Updated on:August 03,2024

Drinking alcohol even at conception damages placenta development: study

by The Company of BiologistsCredit: CC0 Public DomainAlcohol consumption during pregnancy has been linked to poor growth of the placenta, causing conditions such as fetal growth restriction and l

Updated on: May 27,2024

Drinking alcohol even at conception damages placenta development: study

by The Company of BiologistsCredit: CC0 Public DomainAlcohol consumption during pregnancy has been linked to poor growth of the placenta, causing conditions such as fetal growth restriction and l

Updated on:May 27,2024

COVID-19 vaccination and boosting during pregnancy found to benefit pregnant people and newborns

byNIH/National Institute of Allergy and Infectious DiseasesColorized scanning electron micrograph of a cell heavily infected with SARS-CoV-2 virus particles (yellow), isolated from a patient sam

Updated on: January 21,2024

COVID-19 vaccination and boosting during pregnancy found to benefit pregnant people and newborns

byNIH/National Institute of Allergy and Infectious DiseasesColorized scanning electron micrograph of a cell heavily infected with SARS-CoV-2 virus particles (yellow), isolated from a patient sam

Updated on:January 21,2024

Review considers the best time to administer antenatal corticosteroids

by Burnet InstituteCredit: CC0/PixabayThe time between when antenatal corticosteroids are administered and a woman gives birth can improve certain preterm birth outcomes for her baby, a systemati

Updated on: March 16,2024

Review considers the best time to administer antenatal corticosteroids

by Burnet InstituteCredit: CC0/PixabayThe time between when antenatal corticosteroids are administered and a woman gives birth can improve certain preterm birth outcomes for her baby, a systemati

Updated on:March 16,2024

First of its kind study seeks to answer whether effects of 'abortion pill' can be reversed

by University of California - Davis HealthCredit: CC0 Public DomainWomen who initiate medical abortion but opt to stop in the middle of treatment may be at risk for serious blood loss, a UC Davis Heal

Updated on: March 30,2024

First of its kind study seeks to answer whether effects of 'abortion pill' can be reversed

by University of California - Davis HealthCredit: CC0 Public DomainWomen who initiate medical abortion but opt to stop in the middle of treatment may be at risk for serious blood loss, a UC Davis Heal

Updated on:March 30,2024

ADHD and autism associated with in utero heavy metals and essential minerals

by Norwegian Institute of Public HealthCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainLevels of the heavy metals cadmium, lead, and arsenic and the essential mineral manganese, measured in maternal blood durin

Updated on: March 13,2024

ADHD and autism associated with in utero heavy metals and essential minerals

by Norwegian Institute of Public HealthCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainLevels of the heavy metals cadmium, lead, and arsenic and the essential mineral manganese, measured in maternal blood durin

Updated on:March 13,2024

Strength-based cultural care improves health outcomes for Aboriginal mothers and babies

byMurdoch UniversityCredit: Murdoch UniversityBridgette Kelly and Trish Ratajczak from Murdoch University's Ngangk Yira Institute for Change are passionate about changing this, with both add

Updated on: September 04,2024

Strength-based cultural care improves health outcomes for Aboriginal mothers and babies

byMurdoch UniversityCredit: Murdoch UniversityBridgette Kelly and Trish Ratajczak from Murdoch University's Ngangk Yira Institute for Change are passionate about changing this, with both add

Updated on:September 04,2024

Chewing xylitol gum linked to decrease in preterm birth

byUniversity of WashingtonCredit:Med(2024). DOI: 10.1016/j.medj.2024.10.016Could the incidence of preterm births be lowered by chewing gum? New research suggests yes. Results from a

Updated on: November 23,2024

Chewing xylitol gum linked to decrease in preterm birth

byUniversity of WashingtonCredit:Med(2024). DOI: 10.1016/j.medj.2024.10.016Could the incidence of preterm births be lowered by chewing gum? New research suggests yes. Results from a

Updated on:November 23,2024