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Sudden arrivals: NZ ambulance crews describe what it's like when babies are born out of the blue
It doesn't happen very often, but every now and then expectant mothers don't quite make it to the delivery suite... Read more -
Most young women suffer from itching, irritation, pain and other symptoms in genital area, Brazilian study finds
A study conducted by researchers from the Federal University of São Carlos (UFSCar) found that 72.5% of young Brazilian women... Read more -
Hot flashes may be less bothersome for vegans
Remember your mother telling you to eat your vegetables because they're good for you? Mom was right. Not only is... Read more -
Experts explain how to strengthen your pelvic floor
Pelvic floor health is crucial for overall well-being but is often overlooked. Ryenn Sanger, NP and Marc Eigg, MD, experts... Read more -
Cash payments to new mothers boost breastfeeding rates, study finds
The U.S. is facing a maternal health crisis with higher rates of maternal mortality than any other high-income country. Social... Read more -
Trying for a baby? Here's why the father's health is just as important as the mother's
Many mothers-to-be understand how important it is to look after their health—even before becoming pregnant. A mother's health and lifestyle... Read more -
How vitamin B12 deficiency may disrupt pregnant bodies
Despite living in an age of dietary abundance, vitamin B12 deficiency is on the rise.... Read more -
Mild breast tenderness and a little swelling before flow are expected in healthy ovulatory cycles
A one-year study in healthy women who were also consistently cycling every 21–36 days and had normal ovulation, showed that... Read more -
Rural patients face tough choices when their hospitals stop delivering babies
Sophie Hofeldt planned to receive prenatal care and give birth at her local hospital, 10 minutes from her house. Instead,... Read more -
Hate over love: Conservative influencers have brought angrier anti-abortion politics to Australia
After two decades of abortion decriminalization across Australian states and territories, there has been a sudden surge of anti-abortion activity... Read more -
High rates of opioid use found in NZ pregnancies
Aotearoa New Zealand has the third highest prevalence of prescribed opioid use during pregnancy in a new multi-national study of... Read more -
How abortion laws focusing on fetal viability miss the mark on women's experiences
During the 2024 presidential campaign, politicians and their surrogates repeatedly raised concerns about abortion later in pregnancy. The topic grabbed... Read more -
Working women are too often left to deal with endometriosis alone. But big changes could be coming
Endometriosis is a long-term and invisible gynecological condition that affects around 1.5 million women in the UK alone. It's known... Read more -
Living in disadvantaged neighborhoods linked to increased risk of earlier menopause
A new study led by the Harvard Pilgrim Health Care Institute highlights the significant impact of living in disadvantaged neighborhoods... Read more -
Even where abortion is still legal, many brick-and-mortar clinics are closing
On the last day of patient care at the Planned Parenthood clinic in Marquette, Michigan, a port town on the... Read more
