Improved access to midwifery units in England is urgently needed

by Shamim Quadir,City University LondonCredit: CC0 Public DomainA high number of pregnant women in England cannot access the maternity care most appropriate for them, according to a new study, w

Updated on: May 05,2024 17

Improved access to midwifery units in England is urgently needed

by Shamim Quadir,City University LondonCredit: CC0 Public DomainA high number of pregnant women in England cannot access the maternity care most appropriate for them, according to a new study, w

Updated on:May 05,2024 17

Chronic conditions increasing among childbearing women

(HealthDay)—Between 2005 and 2014, the prevalence of chronic conditions increased across all segments of the childbearing population, according to a study published online Nov. 7 inObstetrics &a

Updated on: April 23,2024 14

Chronic conditions increasing among childbearing women

(HealthDay)—Between 2005 and 2014, the prevalence of chronic conditions increased across all segments of the childbearing population, according to a study published online Nov. 7 inObstetrics &a

Updated on:April 23,2024 14

Telemedicine can help women get early abortions safely, according to a South African study

by Oluwaseyi Dolapo Somefun, Deborah Constant and Margit Endler,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainIn South Africa, it islegalto have an abortion upon request until the

Updated on: January 19,2024 20

Telemedicine can help women get early abortions safely, according to a South African study

by Oluwaseyi Dolapo Somefun, Deborah Constant and Margit Endler,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainIn South Africa, it islegalto have an abortion upon request until the

Updated on:January 19,2024 20

In national survey, U.S. ob-gyns say care has worsened after Dobbs decision

by Cara MurezThe U.S. Supreme Court decision ending a nationwide right to abortion one year ago has made it harder for doctors to treat miscarriages and other pregnancy-related emergencies, a new repo

Updated on: February 18,2024 5

In national survey, U.S. ob-gyns say care has worsened after Dobbs decision

by Cara MurezThe U.S. Supreme Court decision ending a nationwide right to abortion one year ago has made it harder for doctors to treat miscarriages and other pregnancy-related emergencies, a new repo

Updated on:February 18,2024 5

Blood test helps accurate, rapid diagnosis for pre-eclampsia

by King's College LondonCredit: CC0 Public DomainA new study published today inThe Lancet, has found that a simple blood test can help make the diagnosis for a common and potentially fa

Updated on: May 16,2024 4

Blood test helps accurate, rapid diagnosis for pre-eclampsia

by King's College LondonCredit: CC0 Public DomainA new study published today inThe Lancet, has found that a simple blood test can help make the diagnosis for a common and potentially fa

Updated on:May 16,2024 4

Research finds removing ovaries at benign hysterectomy carries health risks

by American College of PhysiciansCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAn emulated target trial of more than 140,000 women in Denmark found that removing the ovaries at benign hysterectomy was associa

Updated on: May 27,2024 3

Research finds removing ovaries at benign hysterectomy carries health risks

by American College of PhysiciansCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAn emulated target trial of more than 140,000 women in Denmark found that removing the ovaries at benign hysterectomy was associa

Updated on:May 27,2024 3

African American veterans with PTSD have higher risk of re-hospitalization after stroke, finds study

by American Heart AssociationCredit:Stroke(2024). DOI: 10.1161/STROKEAHA.123.044795After a stroke, African American veterans previously diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder (

Updated on: March 19,2024 19

African American veterans with PTSD have higher risk of re-hospitalization after stroke, finds study

by American Heart AssociationCredit:Stroke(2024). DOI: 10.1161/STROKEAHA.123.044795After a stroke, African American veterans previously diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder (

Updated on:March 19,2024 19

No level of smoke exposure is safe during pregnancy

by Virginia Commonwealth UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainNearly a quarter of pregnant women say they've been around secondhand smoke—in their homes, at work, around a friend or relative—wh

Updated on: March 05,2024 20

No level of smoke exposure is safe during pregnancy

by Virginia Commonwealth UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainNearly a quarter of pregnant women say they've been around secondhand smoke—in their homes, at work, around a friend or relative—wh

Updated on:March 05,2024 20

Study: Women's hormonal cycles do not affect preferences for men's behavior

by University of GöttingenParticipants provide a saliva sample for hormone analysis. Credit: Julia Stern, University of GöttingenIn the past, there has been much excitement over research that pur

Updated on: March 09,2024 10

Study: Women's hormonal cycles do not affect preferences for men's behavior

by University of GöttingenParticipants provide a saliva sample for hormone analysis. Credit: Julia Stern, University of GöttingenIn the past, there has been much excitement over research that pur

Updated on:March 09,2024 10

Nutraceuticals may be the secret to a full head of hair for women at midlife

by The North American Menopause SocietyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainHair thinning is one of the many symptoms that accompanies the menopause transition. Roughly 40% of women over 60 will exp

Updated on: May 05,2024 20

Nutraceuticals may be the secret to a full head of hair for women at midlife

by The North American Menopause SocietyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainHair thinning is one of the many symptoms that accompanies the menopause transition. Roughly 40% of women over 60 will exp

Updated on:May 05,2024 20

Expert Reaction: Meghan Markle and pregnancy body image

by Samantha Martin,University of YorkCredit: CC0 Public DomainAn expert in body image at the University of York comments on the pressures and anxiety that pregnant women and new mothers can expe

Updated on: March 23,2024 14

Expert Reaction: Meghan Markle and pregnancy body image

by Samantha Martin,University of YorkCredit: CC0 Public DomainAn expert in body image at the University of York comments on the pressures and anxiety that pregnant women and new mothers can expe

Updated on:March 23,2024 14

Rheumatic diseases associated with childbearing problems

byOxford University PressCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAnew paperinRheumatologyfinds that rheumatic diseases can lead to reproductive problems, though some conditions

Updated on: March 27,2024 0

Rheumatic diseases associated with childbearing problems

byOxford University PressCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAnew paperinRheumatologyfinds that rheumatic diseases can lead to reproductive problems, though some conditions

Updated on:March 27,2024 0