Obstetrics & gynaecology
Risks for prematurity, SGA, cesarean up with IBD in pregnancy
Credit: CC0 Public Domain (HealthDay)—The risks for prematurity, small for gestational age, and cesarean section are increased in pregnancies...
Read moreHigher stillbirth risk for mothers experiencing deprivation, unemployment, stress and domestic abuse in pregnancy
Credit: CC0 Public Domain Mothers who experience psychological stress and domestic abuse are more likely to have stillborn babies—but...
Read moreReduced hormone supply in pregnant mothers linked to ADHD in their children
Credit: CC0 Public Domain Low levels of key, body-regulating chemicals in mothers during the first three months of pregnancy...
Read moreIVF success rates higher at clinics that provide more outcomes data
Credit: CC0 Public Domain Success rates for in vitro fertilization are higher at clinics that voluntarily share more information...
Read moreUnderused by women to treat and prevent urinary incontinence
Kegels are underused to treat and prevent urinary incontinence, especially during pregnancy and the postpartum period. This woman-controlled, non-invasive...
Read moreLabor epidurals do not cause autism; Safe for mothers and infants, say anesthesiology, obstetrics
The Society for Obstetric Anesthesia and Perinatology (SOAP),the American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA), the Society for Pediatric Anesthesia (SPA)...
Read moreMore than 40% of women suffer from constipation during pregnancy and right after childbirth
Credit: CC0 Public Domain Women are 2-3 times more likely to suffer from constipation during pregnancy and right after...
Read moreResearchers zero in on genetic connection to postpartum hemorrhage
Researchers have identified genetic mutations that appear to protect women from severe bleeding after childbirth, a leading cause of...
Read moreChrissy Teigen’s pregnancy loss spotlights a hidden source of grief for many
by E.j. Mundell, Healthday Reporter Chrissy Teigen - Twitter (HealthDay)—Chrissy Teigen's public disclosure of her pregnancy loss is shining...
Read moreIrregular and long menstrual cycles linked to greater risk of early death
Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain Irregular and long menstrual cycles in adolescence and adulthood are associated with a greater risk...
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