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Regular enquiry about well-being vs. universal screening recommended to detect depression in pregnancy and after birth

Regular enquiry about well-being vs. universal screening recommended to detect depression in pregnancy and after birth

by Canadian Medical Association JournalCredit: CC0 Public DomainDepression in pregnant and postpartum people is a serious problem. Rather than using a screening tool with a cut-off score to detec

Regular enquiry about well-being vs. universal screening recommended to detect depression in pregnancy and after birth

by Canadian Medical Association JournalCredit: CC0 Public DomainDepression in pregnant and postpartum people is a serious problem. Rather than using a screening tool with a cut-off score to detec
7 million US women live in maternity care 'deserts'

7 million US women live in maternity care 'deserts'

The United States is still among one of the most dangerous developed nations for childbirth, especially in rural areas and communities of color, according to a new March of Dimes report. About 36 perc

7 million US women live in maternity care 'deserts'

The United States is still among one of the most dangerous developed nations for childbirth, especially in rural areas and communities of color, according to a new March of Dimes report. About 36 perc
Scientists find variant in the synaptonemal complex protein SYCE2 increases risk of pregnancy loss

Scientists find variant in the synaptonemal complex protein SYCE2 increases risk of pregnancy loss

by deCODE geneticsCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainWhile it is well established that chromosomal abnormalities are a major cause of miscarriages the biology behind pregnancy losses with or without chr

Scientists find variant in the synaptonemal complex protein SYCE2 increases risk of pregnancy loss

by deCODE geneticsCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainWhile it is well established that chromosomal abnormalities are a major cause of miscarriages the biology behind pregnancy losses with or without chr
Study finds toolkit could improve detection and management of iron deficiency in pregnancy

Study finds toolkit could improve detection and management of iron deficiency in pregnancy

by St. Michael's HospitalCredit: CC0 Public DomainIron deficiency in pregnancy is a common problem that often goes unrecognized and untreated due to a lack of knowledge of its implications an

Study finds toolkit could improve detection and management of iron deficiency in pregnancy

by St. Michael's HospitalCredit: CC0 Public DomainIron deficiency in pregnancy is a common problem that often goes unrecognized and untreated due to a lack of knowledge of its implications an
Pandemic affects pregnancy health whether moms catch COVID or not

Pandemic affects pregnancy health whether moms catch COVID or not

by Michael Addelman,University of ManchesterCredit: CC0 Public DomainUK leading pregnancy charity Tommy's warns that pandemic pressures can take a physical toll on mums-to-be—even if they do

Pandemic affects pregnancy health whether moms catch COVID or not

by Michael Addelman,University of ManchesterCredit: CC0 Public DomainUK leading pregnancy charity Tommy's warns that pandemic pressures can take a physical toll on mums-to-be—even if they do
A young mother is accused of killing her children. What is postpartum depression and psychosis?

A young mother is accused of killing her children. What is postpartum depression and psychosis?

by Cynthia McCormick Hibbert,Northeastern UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA Massachusetts woman is accused of killing her three- and five-year-old children, and injuring her seven-mo

A young mother is accused of killing her children. What is postpartum depression and psychosis?

by Cynthia McCormick Hibbert,Northeastern UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA Massachusetts woman is accused of killing her three- and five-year-old children, and injuring her seven-mo
Study explores the effects of maternal inflammation on fetal brain development

Study explores the effects of maternal inflammation on fetal brain development

by Ingrid Fadelli , Medical XpressCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainPast research suggests that infections or inflammation in pregnant women can be linked with the development of neurodevelopmental dis

Study explores the effects of maternal inflammation on fetal brain development

by Ingrid Fadelli , Medical XpressCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainPast research suggests that infections or inflammation in pregnant women can be linked with the development of neurodevelopmental dis
Income affects maternal and infant health in some unexpected ways, study finds

Income affects maternal and infant health in some unexpected ways, study finds

by Bob Needham,University of MichiganCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainWhile higher income improves maternal and infant health over time, it's not enough to offset the impact of race, accord

Income affects maternal and infant health in some unexpected ways, study finds

by Bob Needham,University of MichiganCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainWhile higher income improves maternal and infant health over time, it's not enough to offset the impact of race, accord
Diagnoses of suicidal ideation surged among Black pregnant women in 10-year study

Diagnoses of suicidal ideation surged among Black pregnant women in 10-year study

by Sharita Forrest,University of Illinois at Urbana-ChampaignCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainDiagnoses of suicidal ideation soared by more than 700% among Black women in the year before childbi

Diagnoses of suicidal ideation surged among Black pregnant women in 10-year study

by Sharita Forrest,University of Illinois at Urbana-ChampaignCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainDiagnoses of suicidal ideation soared by more than 700% among Black women in the year before childbi
Postpartum diabetes testing low for women with gestational diabetes

Postpartum diabetes testing low for women with gestational diabetes

by University of OtagoCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainWomen with gestational diabetes are seven times more likely to develop type 2 diabetes than those without, yet over a ten-year period only

Postpartum diabetes testing low for women with gestational diabetes

by University of OtagoCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainWomen with gestational diabetes are seven times more likely to develop type 2 diabetes than those without, yet over a ten-year period only
Study uncovers cystic fibrosis screening limitations before or during early pregnancy

Study uncovers cystic fibrosis screening limitations before or during early pregnancy

by CSIROCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainNew research from Australia's national science agency, CSIRO, has found that reproductive carrier screening tests, used before or in early pregnancy t

Study uncovers cystic fibrosis screening limitations before or during early pregnancy

by CSIROCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainNew research from Australia's national science agency, CSIRO, has found that reproductive carrier screening tests, used before or in early pregnancy t
New study examines treatment outcomes of pregnant women with cannabis use disorder

New study examines treatment outcomes of pregnant women with cannabis use disorder

by George Mason UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainAn estimated 4 to 7 percent of women use cannabis during pregnancy, and cannabis use disorder (CUD) among pregnant women is on the rise in the U

New study examines treatment outcomes of pregnant women with cannabis use disorder

by George Mason UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainAn estimated 4 to 7 percent of women use cannabis during pregnancy, and cannabis use disorder (CUD) among pregnant women is on the rise in the U