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In a post-Roe world, more miscarriage and stillbirth prosecutions await women

In a post-Roe world, more miscarriage and stillbirth prosecutions await women

by Patricia Hurtado, Francesca MaglioneCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainIn Texas, 26-year-old Lizelle Herrera was arrested and charged with murder for self-induced abortion. In California, 29-year-ol

In a post-Roe world, more miscarriage and stillbirth prosecutions await women

by Patricia Hurtado, Francesca MaglioneCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainIn Texas, 26-year-old Lizelle Herrera was arrested and charged with murder for self-induced abortion. In California, 29-year-ol
Midwife continuity of care model linked to positive experiences during pregnancy

Midwife continuity of care model linked to positive experiences during pregnancy

byKing's College LondonCredit: CC0 Public DomainIncreasing midwifery continuity of care has been identified as a key priority for maternity services in the United Kingdom (UK). Published tod

Midwife continuity of care model linked to positive experiences during pregnancy

byKing's College LondonCredit: CC0 Public DomainIncreasing midwifery continuity of care has been identified as a key priority for maternity services in the United Kingdom (UK). Published tod
Women with chronic physical conditions more likely to experience mental illness in pregnancy

Women with chronic physical conditions more likely to experience mental illness in pregnancy

by Don Campbell,University of TorontoCredit: CC0 Public DomainA new study led by a University of Toronto researcher has found that women with chronic physical conditions are more likely to exper

Women with chronic physical conditions more likely to experience mental illness in pregnancy

by Don Campbell,University of TorontoCredit: CC0 Public DomainA new study led by a University of Toronto researcher has found that women with chronic physical conditions are more likely to exper
A new molecule is found to prevent preterm birth

A new molecule is found to prevent preterm birth

by University of MontrealA new molecule is found to prevent preterm birth. Image does not depict child involved in study. Credit: Sarah Hopkins. BY NC ND 2.0Premature births are intimately linked

A new molecule is found to prevent preterm birth

by University of MontrealA new molecule is found to prevent preterm birth. Image does not depict child involved in study. Credit: Sarah Hopkins. BY NC ND 2.0Premature births are intimately linked
Beta-blockers in 1st trimester do not up congenital malformations

Beta-blockers in 1st trimester do not up congenital malformations

(HealthDay)—Maternal use of β-blockers in the first trimester of pregnancy is not associated with a large increase in the risk for overall or cardiac congenital malformations, according to a study pub

Beta-blockers in 1st trimester do not up congenital malformations

(HealthDay)—Maternal use of β-blockers in the first trimester of pregnancy is not associated with a large increase in the risk for overall or cardiac congenital malformations, according to a study pub
Obstacles hinder access to legal abortion in Queensland

Obstacles hinder access to legal abortion in Queensland

by University of QueenslandCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA University of Queensland study has found there are still barriers to terminating a pregnancy in Queensland, more than three years af

Obstacles hinder access to legal abortion in Queensland

by University of QueenslandCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA University of Queensland study has found there are still barriers to terminating a pregnancy in Queensland, more than three years af
Long-acting reversible contraceptives good for teens

Long-acting reversible contraceptives good for teens

(HealthDay)—Long-acting reversible contraceptives (LARC) are suitable for use by adolescents, according to a Committee Opinion published in the May issue ofObstetrics & Gynecology.Noting tha

Long-acting reversible contraceptives good for teens

(HealthDay)—Long-acting reversible contraceptives (LARC) are suitable for use by adolescents, according to a Committee Opinion published in the May issue ofObstetrics & Gynecology.Noting tha
During outbreak, most pregnant women had high Zika awareness

During outbreak, most pregnant women had high Zika awareness

(HealthDay)—Pregnant women had a high level of awareness about Zika virus during the 2016 outbreak, according to a study published in the May issue ofEmerging Infectious Diseases.Letitia William

During outbreak, most pregnant women had high Zika awareness

(HealthDay)—Pregnant women had a high level of awareness about Zika virus during the 2016 outbreak, according to a study published in the May issue ofEmerging Infectious Diseases.Letitia William
Joint study unveils how COVID-19 adversely impacts placenta during pregnancy

Joint study unveils how COVID-19 adversely impacts placenta during pregnancy

byHong Kong University of Science and TechnologyThe team analyzes different cell types in placenta by single-nuclei assays and reveals that significant alterations in gene regulation affected by

Joint study unveils how COVID-19 adversely impacts placenta during pregnancy

byHong Kong University of Science and TechnologyThe team analyzes different cell types in placenta by single-nuclei assays and reveals that significant alterations in gene regulation affected by
Healing the heartbreak of stillbirth and newborn death

Healing the heartbreak of stillbirth and newborn death

by University of QueenslandCredit: CC0 Public DomainParents who experience stillbirth or neonatal death will be offered "the best possible care in the worst possible circumstance," than

Healing the heartbreak of stillbirth and newborn death

by University of QueenslandCredit: CC0 Public DomainParents who experience stillbirth or neonatal death will be offered "the best possible care in the worst possible circumstance," than
Researchers find a more accurate method to gauge prenatal alcohol use

Researchers find a more accurate method to gauge prenatal alcohol use

by University of New Mexico Health Sciences CenterCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainWhen health researchers ask pregnant women about their alcohol use, expectant women may underreport their drinking, h

Researchers find a more accurate method to gauge prenatal alcohol use

by University of New Mexico Health Sciences CenterCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainWhen health researchers ask pregnant women about their alcohol use, expectant women may underreport their drinking, h