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Culturally-centered care increases feelings of respect and autonomy for birthing people of color
Black and Indigenous birthing people die up to three times as often from pregnancy-related complications than their white counterparts. University... Read more -
Reconstructable uterus-derived materials help uterine factor infertility
Chinese researchers have demonstrated new reconstructable uterus-derived materials (RUMs) that allow almost complete recovery from severe uterine injury. Relevant results... Read more -
Computational models reveal effects of pregnancy on kidneys
Researchers are using computer simulations to better understand the impacts pregnancy can have on kidneys.... Read more -
No significant increase seen in fetal mortality rates from 2019 to 2020
(HealthDay)—From 2019 to 2020, there was no significant change in fetal mortality rates, according to a January Vital Statistics Rapid... Read more -
Study finds gap in care for pregnant people with opioid use disorder in US jails
In a large survey study looking at the availability of medications for opioid use disorder (MOUD) for pregnant and postpartum... Read more -
Does coffee help protect against endometrial cancer?
Higher coffee consumption is linked with a lower risk of endometrial cancer, a type of cancer that begins in the... Read more -
The link among resilience, sexual function, and quality of life in menopausal women
The ability to overcome adverse situations (otherwise known as resilience) has been shown to have positive effects on overall health... Read more -
SARS-CoV-2 may cause fetal inflammation even in the absence of placental infection
SARS-CoV-2 infection during pregnancy may cause inflammatory immune responses in the fetus, even if the virus does not infect the... Read more -
New-born deaths lead academics to call for law changes to prevent the imprisonment of pregnant women
A new report from academics at Coventry University and City, University of London, recommends legislative and policy changes for the... Read more -
Maternal COVID-19 infection increases risks of preterm birth, low birth weight and stillbirth
People who contracted COVID-19 while pregnant were more likely to have poor birth outcomes including preterm birth, small for gestational... Read more
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What we do and don't know about the many ways COVID-19 can impact pregnant women and their babies
Pregnant women should get vaccinated to minimize the detrimental health effects COVID-19 has on the placenta, the fetus and the... Read more -
First study to detect Delta variant in maternal bloodstream and placenta in cases of stillbirth, pregnancy complications
A growing body of evidence has linked the Delta variant of SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, with an increased... Read more -
COVID-19 linked to complications during pregnancy, study finds
Women who have COVID-19 towards the end of their pregnancy are vulnerable to birth-related complications.... Read more -
Tracking stress in pregnant moms, for their children's health
Tracking the stress experienced by a pregnant mother, via a wearable device or regular checkups, could prevent developmental delays in... Read more -
Maternal and child healthcare isn't reaching everyone in urban sub-Saharan Africa
The world has seen dramatic improvements in maternal, newborn and child health. For instance, the World Health Organisation reported a... Read more
