Mature egg cells, or oocytes, are essential for fertilization in assisted reproductive technologies. However, some ‘denuded’ oocytes, or those lacking the protective granulosa cell layer, fail to mature. Now, in a study by researchers at […]
Differences in socioeconomic status during early pregnancy may explain the majority of the disparities in cardiovascular health years later among women in different racial and ethnic groups, according to a preliminary study to be presented […]
Bodies change as they age, especially after physically demanding experiences like pregnancy. Many of those changes don’t have to be permanent, including ones that can be the most uncomfortable to talk about.This article was originally […]
Normally a staple of the childhood toybox, new research has found that LEGO bricks can be an effective ice breaker between midwifery and medical students.This article was originally published on MedicalXpress.com
One piece left out of the abortion debate is the high transportation and medical bills facing women forced to leave their state to obtain the procedure.This article was originally published on MedicalXpress.com
Whether lying on their back, all-fours position, sitting upright or squatting—women adopt different birthing positions during childbirth. What has not yet been researched is how the respective final birthing position affects the satisfaction of the […]
New research published Nov. 1 shows that UK Government “austerity” policies since 2010 are associated with striking increases in rates of preterm and low birthweight babies, particularly among those living in the poorest neighborhoods.This article […]
Two data points in the aftermath of the Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization ruling paint a picture of that decision’s impact on mental health.This article was originally published on MedicalXpress.com
A new study from the University of Georgia College of Public Health found that about 6% of pregnant women reported using marijuana during the last month, and many did not associate it with health risks. […]
These days, half of what was the first nonprofit clinic in the nation to house a birthing center and provide abortions is empty.This article was originally published on MedicalXpress.com
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