How philosophy can help mothers avoid judgment, guilt and shame

by Fiona Woollard,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainParenting is tough: the lack of sleep, the baby that cries for hours for no reason, the toddler that has a tantrum for all too

Updated on: March 30,2024

How philosophy can help mothers avoid judgment, guilt and shame

by Fiona Woollard,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainParenting is tough: the lack of sleep, the baby that cries for hours for no reason, the toddler that has a tantrum for all too

Updated on:March 30,2024

Research finds new info about higher number of male babies of Indian-born women in Canada

by St. Michael's HospitalResearch published today in theJournal of Obstetrics and GynecologyCanada found that the skewed ratio of male to female babies born to Indian-born women d

Updated on: May 31,2024

Research finds new info about higher number of male babies of Indian-born women in Canada

by St. Michael's HospitalResearch published today in theJournal of Obstetrics and GynecologyCanada found that the skewed ratio of male to female babies born to Indian-born women d

Updated on:May 31,2024

Prenatal wellness classes found to cut moms' depression in half up to eight years later

by Jess Berthold,University of California, San FranciscoCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA low-cost, prenatal intervention benefits mothers' mental health up to eight years later, a new UC S

Updated on: June 07,2024

Prenatal wellness classes found to cut moms' depression in half up to eight years later

by Jess Berthold,University of California, San FranciscoCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA low-cost, prenatal intervention benefits mothers' mental health up to eight years later, a new UC S

Updated on:June 07,2024

How does the new OTC birth control pill, Opill, work to prevent pregnancy? 5 questions answered

by Sarah Lynch,The ConversationCredit: CC0 Public DomainThe Food and Drug Administration's July 13, 2023, approval of thefirst over-the-counter birth control pill, called Opill, broade

Updated on: January 19,2024

How does the new OTC birth control pill, Opill, work to prevent pregnancy? 5 questions answered

by Sarah Lynch,The ConversationCredit: CC0 Public DomainThe Food and Drug Administration's July 13, 2023, approval of thefirst over-the-counter birth control pill, called Opill, broade

Updated on:January 19,2024

Children exposed to antiseizure meds during pregnancy face neurodevelopmental risks, study finds

byDrexel UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainChildren born to mothers who take antiseizure medications to manage seizures and psychiatric conditions during pregnancy may face increased ri

Updated on: November 28,2024

Children exposed to antiseizure meds during pregnancy face neurodevelopmental risks, study finds

byDrexel UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainChildren born to mothers who take antiseizure medications to manage seizures and psychiatric conditions during pregnancy may face increased ri

Updated on:November 28,2024

High-quality diet in pregnancy is associated with a lower risk of fetal growth restriction

by Society for Maternal-Fetal MedicineCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainResearch has shown that an unhealthy diet during pregnancy can have long-term effects on a child's health. Now, in a ne

Updated on: April 16,2024

High-quality diet in pregnancy is associated with a lower risk of fetal growth restriction

by Society for Maternal-Fetal MedicineCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainResearch has shown that an unhealthy diet during pregnancy can have long-term effects on a child's health. Now, in a ne

Updated on:April 16,2024

New blood test uses cell-free DNA shed from placenta to accurately predict preeclampsia

byUniversity of Washington School of MedicineNucleosome patterns in cfDNA discern maternal–fetal tissue composition and early tissue dysfunction in those who develop preeclampsia. Credit:N

Updated on: February 14,2025

New blood test uses cell-free DNA shed from placenta to accurately predict preeclampsia

byUniversity of Washington School of MedicineNucleosome patterns in cfDNA discern maternal–fetal tissue composition and early tissue dysfunction in those who develop preeclampsia. Credit:N

Updated on:February 14,2025

Prophylactic tranexamic acid doesn't cut postpartum bleeding

(HealthDay)—Prophylactic administration of tranexamic acid does not reduce postpartum hemorrhage among women with vaginal delivery receiving prophylactic oxytocin, according to a study published in th

Updated on: April 23,2024

Prophylactic tranexamic acid doesn't cut postpartum bleeding

(HealthDay)—Prophylactic administration of tranexamic acid does not reduce postpartum hemorrhage among women with vaginal delivery receiving prophylactic oxytocin, according to a study published in th

Updated on:April 23,2024

Metformin used during pregnancy may lead to obesity in children

by Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU)Metformin 500mg tablets. Credit: public domainMetformin,a common drug used to treat type 2 diabetes, is often used during pregnancy where the mo

Updated on: April 18,2024

Metformin used during pregnancy may lead to obesity in children

by Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU)Metformin 500mg tablets. Credit: public domainMetformin,a common drug used to treat type 2 diabetes, is often used during pregnancy where the mo

Updated on:April 18,2024

Doctors debate use of blood thinners to prevent clots in women after C-sections

by Harris MeyerCredit: CC0 Public DomainNearly all women who deliver babies through cesarean section at Columbia University Irving Medical Center in New York City receive injections of the blood thinn

Updated on: May 09,2024

Doctors debate use of blood thinners to prevent clots in women after C-sections

by Harris MeyerCredit: CC0 Public DomainNearly all women who deliver babies through cesarean section at Columbia University Irving Medical Center in New York City receive injections of the blood thinn

Updated on:May 09,2024