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Hyperemesis gravidarum during the second trimester is more likely to cause placental complications Pregnancies complicated by hyperemesis gravidarum in the second trimester of pregnancy are at a much higher risk of associated placental dysfunction disorders such as placental abruption and small for gestational age babies (SGA), finds a new study published today (30 January) in BJOG: An International Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology. http://medicalxpress.com/news/2013-01-hyperemesis-gravidarum-trimester-placental-complications.html Obstetrics & gynaecology Tue, 29 Jan 2013 19:00:02 EST news278677181 Research into bleeding prevention post-birth could save lives Research brings together evidence about the potential for misoprostol to prevent bleeding after home births in low resource countries. http://medicalxpress.com/news/2012-12-post-birth.html Obstetrics & gynaecology Tue, 18 Dec 2012 09:11:48 EST news275044301 Study finds unique 'anonymous delivery' law effective in decreasing rates of neonaticide in Austria Rates of reported neonaticide have more than halved following the implementation of a unique 'anonymous delivery' law in Austria, finds a new study published today (05 December) in BJOG: An International Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology. http://medicalxpress.com/news/2012-12-unique-anonymous-delivery-law-effective.html Obstetrics & gynaecology Wed, 05 Dec 2012 00:00:01 EST news273864244 Babies born to mothers from the Philippines significantly smaller than those of Canadian-born women Babies born in Ontario to mothers from the Philippines have significantly lower birth weights than those whose mothers were born in Canada or elsewhere in East Asia and are twice as likely to be classified as small for their gestational age, a new study has found. http://medicalxpress.com/news/2012-11-babies-born-mothers-philippines-significantly.html Obstetrics & gynaecology Wed, 28 Nov 2012 11:38:55 EST news273325125 Successful pregnancy outcomes in women with cystic fibrosis (HealthDay)—Women with cystic fibrosis (CF) can have successful pregnancies, according to research published online Nov. 12 in BJOG: An International Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology. http://medicalxpress.com/news/2012-11-successful-pregnancy-outcomes-women-cystic.html Obstetrics & gynaecology Wed, 21 Nov 2012 16:10:01 EST news272729084 Single vaginal delivery ups later risk of pelvic organ prolapse (HealthDay)—Twenty years after childbirth, the risk of symptomatic pelvic organ prolapse (sPOP) is increased after a single vaginal delivery versus cesarean section, according to a study published online Nov. 2 in BJOG: An International Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology. http://medicalxpress.com/news/2012-11-vaginal-delivery-ups-pelvic-prolapse.html Obstetrics & gynaecology Fri, 09 Nov 2012 13:50:02 EST news271676727 Incidence of recurrent anal sphincter rupture is 7.1 percent (HealthDay)—The incidence of recurrent anal sphincter rupture (ASR) is 7.1 percent, and several risk factors are associated with an increased risk, including excessive birth weight, vacuum extraction, and shoulder dystocia, according to research published online Oct. 19 in BJOG: An International Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology. http://medicalxpress.com/news/2012-10-incidence-recurrent-anal-sphincter-rupture.html Health Fri, 26 Oct 2012 16:26:41 EST news270487587 FGM significantly reduces sexual quality of life, suggests new study Women who have undergone female genital mutilation (FGM) have a significantly lower sexual quality of life finds a new study published today (10 October) in BJOG: An International Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology. http://medicalxpress.com/news/2012-10-fgm-significantly-sexual-quality-life.html Obstetrics & gynaecology Tue, 09 Oct 2012 19:00:03 EST news269021394 Risk of post-cesarean infection up for overweight, obese (HealthDay)—About 10 percent of U.K. women who undergo cesarean section develop a surgical site infection, with the odds significantly increased for overweight or obese women, according to a study published in the October issue of BJOG: An International Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology. http://medicalxpress.com/news/2012-09-post-cesarean-infection-overweight-obese.html Obstetrics & gynaecology Wed, 26 Sep 2012 13:55:08 EST news267886499 Less pain after hysterectomy with vessel sealing (HealthDay)—An electrosurgical bipolar vessel sealing procedure during vaginal hysterectomy leads to less pain during the evening after surgery and shorter operating time than conventional clamping and suturing, according to research published online Aug. 24 in BJOG: An International Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology. http://medicalxpress.com/news/2012-09-pain-hysterectomy-vessel.html Obstetrics & gynaecology Fri, 07 Sep 2012 13:30:02 EST news266238401 Rate of women with pregnancy-associated cancer on the increase The rate of pregnancy-associated cancer is increasing and is only partially explained by the rise in older mothers suggests new research published today (5 September) in BJOG: An International Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology. http://medicalxpress.com/news/2012-09-women-pregnancy-associated-cancer.html Obstetrics & gynaecology Wed, 05 Sep 2012 03:35:10 EST news266034900 No increase in preterm delivery with Ramadan fasting (HealthDay) -- Pregnant women who fast during the month of Ramadan do not have an increased risk of preterm delivery, regardless of when during gestation the fasting occurs, according to research published online July 25 in BJOG: An International Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology. http://medicalxpress.com/news/2012-08-preterm-delivery-ramadan-fasting.html Overweight and Obesity Tue, 07 Aug 2012 14:07:02 EST news263567173 Women with a fear of childbirth endure a longer labor: research Women who have a fear of childbirth spend longer in labour than women who have no such fear, suggests new research published today (27 June) in BJOG: An International Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology. http://medicalxpress.com/news/2012-06-women-childbirth-longer-labor.html Obstetrics & gynaecology Tue, 26 Jun 2012 19:00:01 EST news259947658 Older mothers more prone to psychological distress (HealthDay) -- First-time mothers in their early 30s and beyond are more likely to experience psychological distress during pregnancy and after birth than younger women, but only if they have a history of depression, according to a study published online June 18 in BJOG: An International Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology. http://medicalxpress.com/news/2012-06-older-mothers-prone-psychological-distress.html Obstetrics & gynaecology Tue, 26 Jun 2012 16:31:32 EST news259947083 Early menopause linked to higher risk of osteoporosis, fracture and mortality Women who go through the menopause early are nearly twice as likely to suffer from osteoporosis in later life, suggests new research published today (25 April) in BJOG: An International Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology. http://medicalxpress.com/news/2012-04-early-menopause-linked-higher-osteoporosis.html Obstetrics & gynaecology Tue, 24 Apr 2012 19:00:03 EST news254508072 Pre-pregnancy BMI important indicator of offspring obesity (HealthDay) -- Maternal gestational weight gain (GWG) during the first 20 weeks of pregnancy correlates with body mass index (BMI)-based overweight/obesity and abdominal obesity at age 16, but maternal pre-pregnancy BMI is a stronger indicator of offspring obesity, according to a study published in the May issue of BJOG: An International Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology. http://medicalxpress.com/news/2012-04-pre-pregnancy-bmi-important-indicator-offspring.html Obstetrics & gynaecology Tue, 17 Apr 2012 04:00:01 EST news253852790 Are my twins identical? Parents may be misinformed during prenatal scans on whether their twins are identical or non-identical, say UCL researchers in a new commentary piece published today in BJOG: An International Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology. http://medicalxpress.com/news/2012-02-twins-identical.html Obstetrics & gynaecology Wed, 29 Feb 2012 05:03:03 EST news249714176 Many babies born to immigrants are being labeled too small incorrectly One of the first things people ask new parents is how much does their baby weigh. http://medicalxpress.com/news/2012-02-babies-born-immigrants-small-incorrectly.html Health Wed, 15 Feb 2012 11:55:37 EST news248529323