Study says global infant mortality will rise—in contrast to United Nations projections
A new report presented in New York on 8 April reveals that current United Nations projections on infant mortality rates are inaccurate.
Apr 9, 2025
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Urogenital Diseases: News and Research on Obstetric Labor Complications
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Q&A: Researcher addresses understanding Black maternal health disparities, providing culturally competent care
Each year, Black Maternal Health Week (April 11–17) brings attention to an ongoing crisis in the United States.
Apr 8, 2025
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Nigeria offers free cesareans to save mothers' lives, but it's not enough
Nigeria's government launched an initiative in 2024 offering free emergency cesarean sections to poor and vulnerable women, in a plan to bring down the high number of mothers dying in childbirth.
Mar 24, 2025
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COVID-19 pandemic worsens mother, infant birth outcomes, study finds
Arnold School researchers associated with the South Carolina Smart State Center for Healthcare Quality have published new research in the Annals of Epidemiology regarding the impact of COVID-19 infections on women who were ...
Mar 17, 2025
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Researchers revive decades-old pregnancy cohort with modern scientific potential
The Camden Study, a pregnancy cohort of 4,765 women recruited between 1985 and 2006 from one of America's poorest cities, has found new life at Rutgers University—where it promises to unlock critical insights into maternal ...
Mar 10, 2025
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Many pregnancy-related complications go undetected and untreated, global analysis finds
Hemorrhage—severe heavy bleeding—and hypertensive disorders like preeclampsia are the leading causes of maternal deaths globally, according to a new study released today by the World Health Organization (WHO).
Mar 10, 2025
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Hidden in plain sight: The chemical burden of personal care products
The study in the Journal of Exposure Science & Environmental Epidemiology examined nearly 9,350 specific products used by 593 study participants, and though most people used dozens of potentially dangerous chemicals, high ...
Mar 5, 2025
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Smoking while pregnant can rip the placenta away: Even second-hand smoke doubles the risk, study finds
Unlike genetics or age, smoking is a risk factor for numerous diseases that we can actually do something about. By quitting, smokers can minimize these risks. Drawing attention to the harms of smoke inhalation may help direct ...
Mar 5, 2025
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Contraction inhibitors after 30 weeks have no effect on baby's health, study shows
Worldwide, 1 in 10 pregnancies result in premature birth. Children born prematurely face a higher risk of mortality and serious health problems, both in the short and long term. As a result, tocolytic drugs have been used ...
Mar 3, 2025
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Pregnancy blood test 'rapid sensor' can detect birth risks earlier
University of Queensland researchers have developed a new rapid sensor that can detect pregnancy complications, such as gestational diabetes, preterm birth risks and hypertension, as early as 11 weeks—with a simple blood ...
Feb 27, 2025
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