Obstetrics & Gynaecology

Children whose mothers had higher vitamin D levels during pregnancy scored better on tests of memory, attention and problem-solving skills at ages 7 to 12 compared with those whose mothers had lower levels. That is […]

Semen, sperm, spunk, cum, ejaculate, pre-cum, seminal fluid. These are just some of the many words we use to describe what comes out of an erect penis.This article was originally published on MedicalXpress.com

Doctors should ask diabetic women at every visit about their intention to have a child, to make sure they get the appropriate care prior to conception, new guidelines say.This article was originally published on MedicalXpress.com

Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a hormonal imbalance that affects ovaries, periods and fertility in about one in 10 Canadian women. Different from ovarian cysts, PCOS is associated with infertility, pregnancy complications, heart disease and […]

Thomas McElrath, MD, Ph.D., of the Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology at Brigham & Women’s Hospital, is the lead and corresponding author of a paper published in JAMA Network Open, “Utility of the US Preventive […]

Newborns exposed to HIV during pregnancy or birth should receive preventive antiretroviral medication immediately after delivery to reduce the risk of transmission from mother to child.This article was originally published on MedicalXpress.com

In utero exposure to two liquid ingredients in e-cigarettes—minus the nicotine that drives addiction—can alter skull shape during fetal development, a new study in mice has found.This article was originally published on MedicalXpress.com

A federal appeals court has ruled that West Virginia can limit access to mifepristone, a medication used to end early pregnancies.This article was originally published on MedicalXpress.com

As a postpartum doula, Dawn Oliver does her best work in the middle of the night.This article was originally published on MedicalXpress.com