'Before-baby relationship checkup' shows promise for helping couples manage perinatal stress

by Susan E.W. Spencer,University of Massachusetts Medical SchoolCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainChecking in with expectant couples in connection with prenatal obstetrical visits shows promise a

Updated on: March 12,2024

'Before-baby relationship checkup' shows promise for helping couples manage perinatal stress

by Susan E.W. Spencer,University of Massachusetts Medical SchoolCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainChecking in with expectant couples in connection with prenatal obstetrical visits shows promise a

Updated on:March 12,2024

'One size fits all' medication approach doesn't work in pregnancy

by University of South AustraliaSome prescribed or over-the-counter drugs may put growth restricted babies at risk if the dosage is incorrect. Credit: UniSANew research led by the University of S

Updated on: March 12,2024

'One size fits all' medication approach doesn't work in pregnancy

by University of South AustraliaSome prescribed or over-the-counter drugs may put growth restricted babies at risk if the dosage is incorrect. Credit: UniSANew research led by the University of S

Updated on:March 12,2024

Mother of 3-DNA baby praises new fertility treatment

A pediatric nurse holds a premature baby after feeding him at Medellín's General hospital on August 20, 2014 in Medellin, Colombia. A Greek mother of the first baby born using DNA from three peopl

Updated on: March 12,2024

Mother of 3-DNA baby praises new fertility treatment

A pediatric nurse holds a premature baby after feeding him at Medellín's General hospital on August 20, 2014 in Medellin, Colombia. A Greek mother of the first baby born using DNA from three peopl

Updated on:March 12,2024

ACOG: Opioid agonist Rx first choice in affected pregnancies

(HealthDay)—While opioid agonist pharmacotherapy continues to be the recommended therapy for pregnant women with an opioid use disorder, medically supervised withdrawal can be considered under the car

Updated on: March 12,2024

ACOG: Opioid agonist Rx first choice in affected pregnancies

(HealthDay)—While opioid agonist pharmacotherapy continues to be the recommended therapy for pregnant women with an opioid use disorder, medically supervised withdrawal can be considered under the car

Updated on:March 12,2024

30 million women struggle with low sex drive. This Dallas OB-GYN has an app for that

by Dom DifurioCredit: CC0 Public DomainInvestors have pumped $1 million into Dallas-based OB-GYN Dr. Lyndsey Harper's startup Rosy, seeing an opportunity to fund an app they believe could bridge a

Updated on: March 12,2024

30 million women struggle with low sex drive. This Dallas OB-GYN has an app for that

by Dom DifurioCredit: CC0 Public DomainInvestors have pumped $1 million into Dallas-based OB-GYN Dr. Lyndsey Harper's startup Rosy, seeing an opportunity to fund an app they believe could bridge a

Updated on:March 12,2024

Trump election in 2016 linked to increase in preterm births among US Latinas

by Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg School of Public HealthCredit: CC0 Public DomainA significant jump in preterm births to Latina mothers living in the U.S. occurred in the nine months followi

Updated on: March 12,2024

Trump election in 2016 linked to increase in preterm births among US Latinas

by Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg School of Public HealthCredit: CC0 Public DomainA significant jump in preterm births to Latina mothers living in the U.S. occurred in the nine months followi

Updated on:March 12,2024

2012 to 2016 saw increase in syphilis among pregnant women

(HealthDay)—From 2012 to 2016, there was a 61 percent increase in syphilis cases among pregnant women, with no traditional behavioral risk factors reported among half of these women, according to a st

Updated on: March 12,2024

2012 to 2016 saw increase in syphilis among pregnant women

(HealthDay)—From 2012 to 2016, there was a 61 percent increase in syphilis cases among pregnant women, with no traditional behavioral risk factors reported among half of these women, according to a st

Updated on:March 12,2024

More than 2.2 million women live in maternity care desert status areas

(HealthDay)—More than 2.2 million women live in areas with severely limited to no access to maternity care (maternity care desert status), according to a report published Sept. 23 by the March of Dime

Updated on: March 12,2024

More than 2.2 million women live in maternity care desert status areas

(HealthDay)—More than 2.2 million women live in areas with severely limited to no access to maternity care (maternity care desert status), according to a report published Sept. 23 by the March of Dime

Updated on:March 12,2024

Inducing labor at 39 weeks reduces likelihood of C-sections

by Kristina Sauerwein,Washington University in St. LouisCredit: CC0 Public DomainInducing labor in healthy first-time mothers in the 39th week of pregnancy results in lower rates of cesarean sec

Updated on: March 12,2024

Inducing labor at 39 weeks reduces likelihood of C-sections

by Kristina Sauerwein,Washington University in St. LouisCredit: CC0 Public DomainInducing labor in healthy first-time mothers in the 39th week of pregnancy results in lower rates of cesarean sec

Updated on:March 12,2024

Induction for late-term pregnancies at 41 weeks tied to small benefits

(HealthDay)—There may be a small benefit to labor induction in low-risk woman at 41 weeks versus expectant management, though the chances of a good perinatal outcome are high with both strategies, acc

Updated on: March 12,2024

Induction for late-term pregnancies at 41 weeks tied to small benefits

(HealthDay)—There may be a small benefit to labor induction in low-risk woman at 41 weeks versus expectant management, though the chances of a good perinatal outcome are high with both strategies, acc

Updated on:March 12,2024