Obstetrics & gynaecology
Mom's marijuana winds up in breast milk
(HealthDay)—Breast-feeding has known benefits for both baby and mom, but if a new mom also smokes marijuana, does the drug turn up in her breast milk?
Apr 10, 2018
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Obstetrics and Gynecology
Obstetrics & Gynecology is the official publication of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. Popularly known as "The Green Journal," Obstetrics & Gynecology has been published since 1953. Then as is now, the goal of the journal is to promote excellence in the clinical practice of obstetrics and gynecology and closely related fields. Obstetrics & Gynecology reaches over 45,000 members and non-member subscribers.
- Publisher
- American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists
- Website
- http://journals.lww.com/greenjournal/pages/default.aspx
- Impact factor
- 4.357 (2009)
Obstetrics & gynaecology
Researchers evaluate safety of popular method of sterilization
When the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in 2002 approved hysteroscopic sterilization, a less invasive type of permanent contraception branded as Essure, it was considered a turning point in birth control. But then ...
Feb 4, 2022
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Post-traumatic stress experienced by partners following miscarriage
One in 12 partners experience post-traumatic stress after miscarriage, suggests a new study.
Oct 9, 2020
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Obstetrics & gynaecology
Put birth control in place right after childbirth
(HealthDay)—Obstetrician-gynecologists should counsel pregnant women about use of long-acting reversible contraception, such as implants and IUDs, immediately after they give birth, a leading group of U.S. doctors says.
Jul 26, 2016
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Obstetrics & gynaecology
Simple conversations can reduce opioid prescriptions after hysterectomy
Women who undergo a hysterectomy are often prescribed at least twice as many opioids as they use—but there may be a simple way to change that.
Oct 22, 2019
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Oncology & Cancer
Western diet may contribute to dense breasts
(HealthDay)—Overweight and obese women who eat a Western diet may develop more dense breast tissue, possibly increasing their risk for breast cancer, according to research published in the September issue of Obstetrics ...
Aug 10, 2016
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Health
Warning against domperidone use for lactating women
(HealthDay)—The dopamine receptor antagonist domperidone, which may increase milk production in lactating women, is associated with serious cardiac risks, and should not be used for lactation enhancement, according to a ...
May 15, 2017
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Obstetrics & gynaecology
Drop race adjustment for AFP prenatal testing, study urges
A race-based adjustment to test-result values from a common prenatal screening should be discontinued, according to a study published this week in Obstetrics and Gynecology. The adjustment has historically been applied only ...
Feb 3, 2023
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Obstetrics & gynaecology
Risky pregnancy for first-time mothers age 30-34
New research from Karolinska Institutet shows that the risk of giving birth to your first child in advanced years increase as early as in the 30-34 age group. Previously, first-time mothers were categorised as being in advanced ...
Dec 10, 2013
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Obstetrics & gynaecology
Pandemic-related stress linked with changes in menstrual cycle
Women with high stress related to the COVID-19 pandemic were twice as likely to experience changes in their menstrual cycle compared to those with low pandemic-related stress, according to new research from the University ...
Oct 27, 2022
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