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New study highlights disparities in mental health outcomes among immigrants before and after birth
In a new study, researchers at Oregon Health & Science University highlight disparities in maternal mental health care among low-income... Read more
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Alabama Supreme Court rules frozen embryos are children
In a ruling that could drastically limit future infertility care, the Alabama Supreme Court has ruled that frozen embryos can... Read more
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80% of premature baby deaths happen in poorer countries. Five simple measures that can help save them
Worldwide in 2020 a baby died every 40 seconds because of complications of prematurity. Preterm birth is the leading cause... Read more
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The powerful constraints on medical care in Catholic hospitals across America
Nurse midwife Beverly Maldonado recalls a pregnant woman arriving at Ascension Saint Agnes Hospital in Maryland after her water broke.... Read more
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The continued rise of maternal mortality in Georgia leaves families broken in its wake
Women who die during pregnancy or within a year after giving birth are closely studied by state health officials. Policymakers... Read more
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Study shows importance of coaching as part of lifestyle programs for women planning pregnancy
Personalized support by health professionals is critical to optimizing women's engagement and motivation in lifestyle programs, and improves outcomes for... Read more
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New research finds microplastics in all human placenta samples tested
A flurry of recent studies has found that microplastics are present in virtually everything we consume, from bottled water to... Read more
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Stress during pregnancy can lead to early maturation of first-born daughters, suggests study
A UCLA-led team of researchers has found a correlation between early signs of adrenal puberty in first-born daughters and their... Read more
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'Free birthing' and planned home births might sound similar but the risks are very different
The death of premature twins in Byron Bay in an apparent "wild birth," or free birth, last week has prompted... Read more
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Oncologist discusses health disparities in gynecologic cancers
Each year, thousands of women are diagnosed with gynecologic cancers in the U.S. While cervical, ovarian and uterine cancer affects... Read more
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Exposure to the sun's UV radiation may have a positive effect on fertility in women aged 30–40
A research team from Tel Aviv University and the Sheba Medical Center at Tel Hashomer conducted an investigation of seasonal... Read more
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'That's a good girl': How women are infantilized during obstetric care and labor
As Kate, a participant in our research on birth experiences, struggled with the pain she was experiencing during labor, the... Read more
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IVF 'add on' treatments: Fair choice or false hope?
Many Australians using Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART) to conceive are paying for costly "add-on" treatments that lack high-quality evidence that... Read more
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Study highlights global prevalence of overtreatment for women in labor and potentially dire consequences
There are approximately 130 million births per year. A substantial proportion of the women giving birth are treated with oxytocin... Read more
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Opioid exposure linked to increased odds of preterm birth
Opioid exposure is associated with increased odds of spontaneous preterm birth, according to a study published online on Feb. 14... Read more