Selective abortion of girls occurs—for different reasons—among Indian and Chinese diaspora

by University of TorontoConditional sex ratio (CSR) of second and third order births in the UK by mother’s country of birth. CSRs shown are based on the total number of births (shown on each grap

Updated on: April 03,2024

Selective abortion of girls occurs—for different reasons—among Indian and Chinese diaspora

by University of TorontoConditional sex ratio (CSR) of second and third order births in the UK by mother’s country of birth. CSRs shown are based on the total number of births (shown on each grap

Updated on:April 03,2024

Oral contraceptive pill users less likely to report depression, according to study

byAnglia Ruskin UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA new study has shown that women who are taking the oral contraceptive pill are less likely to report depression.The research, which a

Updated on: January 15,2024

Oral contraceptive pill users less likely to report depression, according to study

byAnglia Ruskin UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA new study has shown that women who are taking the oral contraceptive pill are less likely to report depression.The research, which a

Updated on:January 15,2024

Pregnant trauma patients with certain injury patterns should be screened for intimate partner violence

by American College of SurgeonsCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainPregnant trauma patients with certain injury patterns—including multiple injuries, injuries to the head, face, neck, and scalp, and

Updated on: April 29,2024

Pregnant trauma patients with certain injury patterns should be screened for intimate partner violence

by American College of SurgeonsCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainPregnant trauma patients with certain injury patterns—including multiple injuries, injuries to the head, face, neck, and scalp, and

Updated on:April 29,2024

Study reveals impact of Dobbs decision on OBGYN workforce in abortion ban states

byGeorge Washington UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA new study from the George Washington University finds trends in the national OBGYN workforce following the Supreme Court's ru

Updated on: December 13,2024

Study reveals impact of Dobbs decision on OBGYN workforce in abortion ban states

byGeorge Washington UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA new study from the George Washington University finds trends in the national OBGYN workforce following the Supreme Court's ru

Updated on:December 13,2024

Survey finds most women with uterine fibroids are offered hysterectomies over minimally invasive treatments

by The Reis GroupCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAmong women who have been diagnosed with uterine fibroids, more than half (53%) were presented with a hysterectomy, while fewer than one in five (20%)

Updated on: July 10,2024

Survey finds most women with uterine fibroids are offered hysterectomies over minimally invasive treatments

by The Reis GroupCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAmong women who have been diagnosed with uterine fibroids, more than half (53%) were presented with a hysterectomy, while fewer than one in five (20%)

Updated on:July 10,2024

Expecting? Stay heart-healthy for you and your baby

by Cara MurezIt's never too late for an expectant mom to adopt healthy habits for her baby and herself.The American Heart Association (AHA) offers some heart-healthy tips."Pregnancy is often

Updated on: January 12,2024

Expecting? Stay heart-healthy for you and your baby

by Cara MurezIt's never too late for an expectant mom to adopt healthy habits for her baby and herself.The American Heart Association (AHA) offers some heart-healthy tips."Pregnancy is often

Updated on:January 12,2024

More states are requiring patients to give consent for medical students performing pelvic exams

by SAMANTHA HENDRICKSON and JESSE BEDAYNAlexandra Fountaine, a medical student at Ohio University, poses for a picture in front of the Ohio Statehouse in Columbus, Ohio, Thursday, May 11, 2023. Founta

Updated on: April 19,2024

More states are requiring patients to give consent for medical students performing pelvic exams

by SAMANTHA HENDRICKSON and JESSE BEDAYNAlexandra Fountaine, a medical student at Ohio University, poses for a picture in front of the Ohio Statehouse in Columbus, Ohio, Thursday, May 11, 2023. Founta

Updated on:April 19,2024

Researchers pinpoint cause of fatigue during pregnancy

by University of OtagoCredit: CC0 Public DomainPregnant women now have a scientific reason for skipping the gym during pregnancy; the same hormone gearing up the body for breastfeeding is also te

Updated on: May 26,2024

Researchers pinpoint cause of fatigue during pregnancy

by University of OtagoCredit: CC0 Public DomainPregnant women now have a scientific reason for skipping the gym during pregnancy; the same hormone gearing up the body for breastfeeding is also te

Updated on:May 26,2024

Pregnancy stretch marks cause stress and emotional burden, study finds

by Noah Fromson,University of MichiganCredit: CC0 Public DomainWhile stretch marks are commonly associated with pregnancy, the permanency of the skin lesions causes pregnant women and pregnant i

Updated on: June 04,2024

Pregnancy stretch marks cause stress and emotional burden, study finds

by Noah Fromson,University of MichiganCredit: CC0 Public DomainWhile stretch marks are commonly associated with pregnancy, the permanency of the skin lesions causes pregnant women and pregnant i

Updated on:June 04,2024

Culturally-centered care increases feelings of respect and autonomy for birthing people of color

by University of MinnesotaCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainBlack and Indigenous birthing people die up to three times as often from pregnancy-related complications than their white counterparts.

Updated on: March 05,2024

Culturally-centered care increases feelings of respect and autonomy for birthing people of color

by University of MinnesotaCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainBlack and Indigenous birthing people die up to three times as often from pregnancy-related complications than their white counterparts.

Updated on:March 05,2024