Study shares wāhine Māori birth experiences
Improving the sometimes-devastating birth and post-natal experiences of wāhine Māori in Aotearoa is the aim of a group of University of Otago researchers.
Mar 5, 2024
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Health Care Facilities Workforce and Services: News and Research on Maternal Health Services
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Birth outcomes improve in states that extend driver's licenses to undocumented immigrants, research finds
In 2023, Rhode Island, Massachusetts, and Minnesota joined a growing list of states that allow undocumented immigrants to obtain driver's licenses if an applicant can provide certain documentation, such as a foreign birth ...
Feb 26, 2024
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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 women planning to conceive, Monash University research has found.
Feb 21, 2024
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Study finds Black women prefer Black obstetric providers due to experiences of discrimination and fear
Data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention demonstrate that Black women in the United States are three times more likely to die from a pregnancy-related cause than are white women. Health disparities among people ...
Feb 14, 2024
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Data show 2016 to 2022 saw increase in rate of maternal syphilis
There was an increase in maternal syphilis rates in women giving birth in the United States from 2016 to 2022, according to a February data brief published by the National Center for Health Statistics.
Feb 14, 2024
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Swedish study highlights dissatisfaction with postnatal care during the pandemic
"An absurd decision," "a scandal," and "I meant nothing." These are some harsh words when describing the ban on partners in postnatal wards during the pandemic, from a partner perspective. A study from the University of Gothenburg ...
Feb 13, 2024
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Coverage and determinants of postnatal care in Nigeria: A pediatric investigation study
Neonatal deaths are a serious issue in Nigeria. More than a quarter million infants die every year and 700 infants every day in Nigeria. Most of the infant deaths are known to occur during the early neonatal period (first ...
Jan 31, 2024
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Medicaid benefits for pregnant immigrants surpass costs, says research
Providing Medicaid to pregnant undocumented immigrants more than makes up for the initial costs, according to University of Michigan research.
Jan 25, 2024
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Undocumented pregnant women are more often severely ill when seeking help at the ED
A new UiO study published in the Scandinavian Journal of Primary Health Care shows that pregnant, undocumented women are more often severely ill and must be admitted to the hospital, when they seek help at the emergency room ...
Jan 16, 2024
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Mental health symptoms common in Black individuals during pregnancy
Black individuals experience high levels of comorbid mental health distress during pregnancy, according to a study published in the December issue of The Nurse Practitioner.
Jan 1, 2024
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