Obstetrics & gynaecology
Engineer cautions pregnant women about speed bumps
Slow down. Baby on board.
Apr 13, 2021
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Obstetrics & gynaecology
In the race for safer, more reliable fetal monitoring continues
Pregnancy is a major life event for most parents-to-be. Usually pregnancy proceeds without incidents, however, complications can occur. In those cases, fetal monitoring can be lifesaving. Cardiotocography (CTG), the most ...
Mar 22, 2021
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Baby infected with coronavirus in the womb
A pregnant woman with suspected COVID-19 was rushed by ambulance to Skåne University Hospital, in Malmo, Sweden, suffering from sudden severe abdominal pain. The doctors noticed that the unborn infant had an abnormally low ...
Mar 1, 2021
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Estrogen receptors in mom's placenta critical during viral infection
Researchers at Duke and Mt. Sinai have identified a molecular mechanism that prevents a viral infection during a mother's pregnancy from harming her unborn baby.
Jan 21, 2021
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
COVID-19 ups complication risks during childbirth
Women who have COVID-19 during childbirth are more likely to face complications than moms-to-be without the coronavirus, researchers say.
Jan 21, 2021
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Obstetrics & gynaecology
Maternal diet during lactation shapes functional abilities of milk bacteria
Research has shown that human milk is the optimal nutrition source for neonates and infants. It confers protection against both immediately life-threatening infant diseases such as necrotizing enterocolitis, as well as later ...
Dec 16, 2020
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Psychology & Psychiatry
New study warns of the stress experienced by pregnant women during the COVID-19 pandemic
A new study now recommends that, in addition to routine medical check-ups, health professionals should also ask pregnant woman about their psychological well-being
Nov 18, 2020
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Obstetrics & gynaecology
Kegels: Underused by women to treat and prevent urinary incontinence
Kegels are underused to treat and prevent urinary incontinence, especially during pregnancy and the postpartum period. This woman-controlled, non-invasive muscle exercise should be taught and the use of Kegels encouraged ...
Oct 13, 2020
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Pregnant women's psychological health during the COVID-19 outbreak
A recent study that examined the psychological health of pregnant women during the COVID-19 outbreak uncovered fear and depression in many participants. The findings are published in the Journal of Clinical Nursing.
Sep 10, 2020
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Health
Scientist predicts emotional stress caused by COVID-19 will lead to smaller babies being born
Being pregnant is a wonderful experience, but at the same it can be incredibly stressful—throw a global pandemic into the mix and those nine months may see an expecting mother go from happy and joyful, to fearful and concerned.
Aug 14, 2020
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