Advancing mother-child health globally: One researcher's efforts
Globally, five million children die annually before the age of 5. Forty percent of these deaths are in the first month, and many are preventable.
May 31, 2023
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Urogenital Diseases: News and Research on Obstetric Labor, Premature
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Sweden close to becoming first 'smoke free' country in Europe as daily use of cigarettes dwindles
Summer is in the air, cigarette smoke is not, in Sweden's outdoor bars and restaurants.
May 31, 2023
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Deep learning model may predict preterm births as early as 31 weeks
Preterm birth, which occurs when a baby is born before 37 weeks of gestation, affects nearly 10% of pregnancies worldwide, and rates are on the rise. Researchers in the McKelvey School of Engineering at Washington University ...
May 30, 2023
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Encouraging new data on perinatal transmission of HPV
While human papilloma virus (HPV) is common in pregnant women, transmission from mother to baby is infrequent and the virus does not persist in infected newborns beyond six months.
May 25, 2023
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New study examines treatment outcomes of pregnant women with cannabis use disorder
An estimated 4 to 7 percent of women use cannabis during pregnancy, and cannabis use disorder (CUD) among pregnant women is on the rise in the United States. Growing evidence suggests that cannabis use during pregnancy can ...
May 19, 2023
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New Mexico program to reduce maternity care deserts in rural areas fights for survival
Thirteen weeks into her pregnancy, 29-year-old Cloie Davila was so "pukey" and nauseated that she began lovingly calling her baby "spicy."
May 18, 2023
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FDA panel to vote on first RSV vaccine given in pregnancy to protect infants
The first RSV vaccine designed to protect infants is under consideration by a panel of advisers to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
May 18, 2023
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COVID pandemic may have heightened women's fears around pregnancy
Many American women fear childbirth, and the COVID-19 pandemic did not calm those feelings, new research shows.
May 17, 2023
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Trans identification not tied to worse pregnancy outcomes
Transgender, nonbinary, and gender-diverse (trans) identification at the time of delivery is not significantly associated with severe parental morbidity or preterm birth, according to a research letter published online May ...
May 17, 2023
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Study finds link between the migrant experience and birth outcomes in Australia
A study led by The University of Western Australia has found migrant women who have spent a longer and more culturally immersive time in Australia are likely to experience some better birth outcomes than newer arrivals.
May 11, 2023
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