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 ...
Obstetrics & gynaecology
Jan 29, 2013 |
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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.
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Dec 18, 2012 |
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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 an ...
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Dec 05, 2012 |
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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 ...
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Nov 28, 2012 |
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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.
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Nov 21, 2012 |
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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 ...
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Nov 09, 2012 |
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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 ...
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Oct 26, 2012 |
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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.
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Oct 09, 2012 |
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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 ...
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Sep 26, 2012 |
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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 ...
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Sep 07, 2012 |
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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 Gy ...
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Sep 05, 2012 |
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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 ...
Overweight and Obesity
Aug 07, 2012 |
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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.
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Jun 26, 2012 |
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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 ...
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Jun 26, 2012 |
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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.
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Apr 24, 2012 |
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