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Opioids during pregnancy not linked to substantially increased risk of psychiatric disorders in children
Opioid use during pregnancy is not associated with a substantial increase in the risk of neuropsychiatric disorders such as ADHD in children, finds a large study from South Korea published by The BMJ today.
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TikTok is full of misleading information about birth control—wellness influencers are helping drive these narratives
There's been an increase in content posted on TikTok and Instagram recently discussing the alleged dangers of birth control. Content creators have shared concerns about the pill's side-effects ranging from weight gain to ...
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Follow-up finds landmark steroid study remains safe 50 years on
A study has found there are no adverse long-term cardiovascular health consequences for the now-adult children of mothers who were given corticosteroids because they were at risk of early birth in a landmark trial conducted ...
Apr 23, 2024
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Nearly half of mothers report birth trauma and barriers to mental health aid, especially for diverse populations
With 23 Grand Slam singles titles to her name, Serena Williams is among the greatest tennis players of all-time. It made her wealthy, too, amassing an estimated net worth of $300 million.
Apr 23, 2024
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Excessive pregnancy weight gain and substantial postpartum weight retention common in military health care beneficiaries
Compared to their civilian counterparts, excessive pregnancy weight gain is more frequent among military health care beneficiaries, in particular active duty personnel, and is associated with costly maternal/neonatal complications. ...
Apr 23, 2024
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Biden admin issues rule protecting abortion privacy
President Joe Biden's administration announced a new rule Monday to protect the privacy of women who go out of their home state to have legal abortions, amid fears they could be prosecuted upon their return.
Apr 23, 2024
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Active military service may heighten women's risk of having low birthweight babies
Active military service may heighten a woman's risk of having a low birthweight baby, suggests a review of the available scientific evidence published online in the journal BMJ Military Health.
Apr 22, 2024
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Ozempic 'oops' babies spark debate about weight-loss drug use as fertility drug
A surprising thing is happening to some women on weight-loss drugs who've struggled with fertility issues: They're getting pregnant. That's leading to questions about the safety of medications from Novo Nordisk A/S and Eli ...
Apr 22, 2024
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Analyzing the impact of ovulation-inducing agents on the quality of embryo
Low birth rates have become a serious problem in many developed countries throughout the world, with Japan being a prime example. In Japan particularly, aging and stress have led to a massive rise in infertility, which now ...
Apr 22, 2024
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Postpartum low-dose esketamine aids moms with prenatal depression
A single low dose of esketamine after childbirth reduces depressive episodes at 42 days postpartum among mothers with prenatal depression, according to a study published online April 10 in The BMJ.
Apr 20, 2024
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Hoping to conceive? Experts offer tips to better female fertility
Women hoping to get pregnant sometimes wonder if there's anything they can do to make it easier to conceive.
Apr 19, 2024
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Aging hallmarks of the primate ovary revealed by spatiotemporal transcriptomics
The ovary is an essential organ for female fertility, and its age-dependent decline in function is a major cause of infertility. However, the molecular mechanisms underlying ovarian aging are still not well understood, particularly ...
Apr 19, 2024
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Key barriers and solutions identified to increase vaccine uptake in pregnancy
Researchers from St George's, University of London have identified key barriers to vaccine uptake for whooping cough, flu and COVID-19 in pregnant women, and outline recommendations for addressing vaccine hesitancy. The results ...
Apr 18, 2024
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What are 'Ozempic babies?' Can the drug really increase your chance of pregnancy?
Now we're seeing a rise in stories about "Ozempic babies," where women who use drugs like Ozempic (semaglutide) report unexpected pregnancies.
Apr 18, 2024
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Female experiences to manage pelvic pain: Study hopes to improve pain through education
A new study published in Pain from the University of South Australia is putting people's experiences of pelvic pain at the front of pain education to develop better pain management strategies and improved outcomes.
Apr 18, 2024
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Accelerated aging biology in the placenta found to contribute to a rare form of pregnancy-related heart failure
A form of heart failure that occurs during late pregnancy or early postpartum, peripartum cardiomyopathy (PPCM) is a major cause of maternal death.
Apr 17, 2024
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Benefits of quitting cigarettes during pregnancy exceed dangers of weight gain, shows study
Quitting cigarettes during pregnancy may increase obesity-related complications for both parent and baby, but Rutgers Health researchers found that reductions in stillbirths and premature deliveries outweigh these dangers ...
Apr 17, 2024
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Effective malaria prevention in pregnant women despite drug resistance
Sulfadoxine-pyrimethamine (SP) retains parasitological activity and remains effective for preventing P. falciparum infection in pregnant women and low birth weight in babies, even in areas with a high prevalence of mutations ...
Apr 17, 2024
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Women who experience major complications during pregnancy found to have increased risk of early death years later
A team of medical researchers from the University of Texas Health Science Center, in the U.S., and Lund University, in Sweden, has found via study of massive amounts of health data that women who experience serious complications ...
