New study probes the effects of opioid use during pregnancy

by Emily Halnon,University of OregonCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA new University of Oregon study is examining the effects of opioids on an understudied population: developing infants.Human

OB & GYN May 10,2024

New study probes the effects of opioid use during pregnancy

by Emily Halnon,University of OregonCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA new University of Oregon study is examining the effects of opioids on an understudied population: developing infants.Human

OB & GYN May 10,2024

New research seeks to improve safety equipment for pregnant women

by University of British ColumbiaHadi Mohammadi is an assistant professor at UBC's School of Engineering. Credit: UBC OkanaganAs technology advances in the things we use every day, it's g

OB & GYN May 10,2024

New research seeks to improve safety equipment for pregnant women

by University of British ColumbiaHadi Mohammadi is an assistant professor at UBC's School of Engineering. Credit: UBC OkanaganAs technology advances in the things we use every day, it's g

OB & GYN May 10,2024

Study links air pollution to nearly 6 million preterm births around the world

by University of California, San FranciscoCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAir pollution likely contributed to almost 6 million premature births and almost 3 million underweight babies in 2019,

OB & GYN May 10,2024

Study links air pollution to nearly 6 million preterm births around the world

by University of California, San FranciscoCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAir pollution likely contributed to almost 6 million premature births and almost 3 million underweight babies in 2019,

OB & GYN May 10,2024

Groups ask Supreme Court to reinstate restrictions on abortion pill access

by Cara MurezIn the latest move to restrict access to the abortion pill mifepristone in the United States, a coalition of anti-abortion groups on Tuesday asked the Supreme Court to allow an appeals co

OB & GYN May 10,2024

Groups ask Supreme Court to reinstate restrictions on abortion pill access

by Cara MurezIn the latest move to restrict access to the abortion pill mifepristone in the United States, a coalition of anti-abortion groups on Tuesday asked the Supreme Court to allow an appeals co

OB & GYN May 10,2024

A molecular mechanism that mediates a link between fetal conditions and later health

by Tampere UniversityIndividuals who inherit the unmethylated nc886 gene from both parents have permanently higher levels of nc886 RNA. This level of methylation is also associated with the individual

OB & GYN May 10,2024

A molecular mechanism that mediates a link between fetal conditions and later health

by Tampere UniversityIndividuals who inherit the unmethylated nc886 gene from both parents have permanently higher levels of nc886 RNA. This level of methylation is also associated with the individual

OB & GYN May 10,2024

Study of pregnant women finds increasing exposure to chemicals from plastics and pesticides

by University of California, San FranciscoCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA national study that enrolled a highly diverse group of pregnant women over 12 years found rising exposure to chemicals

OB & GYN May 10,2024

Study of pregnant women finds increasing exposure to chemicals from plastics and pesticides

by University of California, San FranciscoCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA national study that enrolled a highly diverse group of pregnant women over 12 years found rising exposure to chemicals

OB & GYN May 10,2024

Are some sex lubricants really 'sperm-friendly'?

by WileyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainLubricants are used by couples during sexual intercourse for numerous reasons, and several lubricants are promoted as "sperm-friendly," suggest

OB & GYN May 10,2024

Are some sex lubricants really 'sperm-friendly'?

by WileyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainLubricants are used by couples during sexual intercourse for numerous reasons, and several lubricants are promoted as "sperm-friendly," suggest

OB & GYN May 10,2024

New study explores infection effect on fetal brain development

by Maggie MacLellan,University of Western OntarioCredit: CC0 Public DomainThe risk of infection during pregnancy has always been a concern, but the high rate of illness during the COVID-19 pande

OB & GYN May 10,2024

New study explores infection effect on fetal brain development

by Maggie MacLellan,University of Western OntarioCredit: CC0 Public DomainThe risk of infection during pregnancy has always been a concern, but the high rate of illness during the COVID-19 pande

OB & GYN May 10,2024

Study seeks to guide maternal weight gain in twin pregnancies

by University of PittsburghCredit: CC0 Public DomainAn old adage urges pregnant women to "eat for two." So with twins, is it "eat for three?" While that is likely bad advice,

OB & GYN May 10,2024

Study seeks to guide maternal weight gain in twin pregnancies

by University of PittsburghCredit: CC0 Public DomainAn old adage urges pregnant women to "eat for two." So with twins, is it "eat for three?" While that is likely bad advice,

OB & GYN May 10,2024

A novel pill to treat bleeding from uterine fibroids aims for FDA approval

by Marie McCulloughCredit: CC0 Public DomainFor millions of premenopausal women, uterine fibroids turn their monthly periods into virtual hemorrhages.A new drug called elagolix cut blood loss by half

OB & GYN May 10,2024

A novel pill to treat bleeding from uterine fibroids aims for FDA approval

by Marie McCulloughCredit: CC0 Public DomainFor millions of premenopausal women, uterine fibroids turn their monthly periods into virtual hemorrhages.A new drug called elagolix cut blood loss by half

OB & GYN May 10,2024