An Australian woman gives birth to rare identical quadruplet girls
An Australian woman has given birth to identical quadruplet girls after a pregnancy doctors described as incredibly rare.
Jul 22, 2026
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Obstetrics & gynecology news
Most Americans are unsure which vaccines the CDC recommends during pregnancy
Most Americans are unaware or unsure of which vaccines the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends during pregnancy, according to a nationally representative survey of U.S. adults by the Annenberg Public ...
Jul 22, 2026
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Exposure to weed killer during pregnancy may increase risk of preterm birth
Exposure to a widely used herbicide during the middle months of pregnancy may increase the chance of giving birth too early, before 37 weeks, a new study shows.
Jul 22, 2026
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Study links prenatal opioid exposure to long-term challenges in children's vision and behavior
Children exposed to opioids before birth may face increased risks of difficulties with vision, attention, behavior and learning during their school years, according to a new study.
Jul 22, 2026
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Reducing gaps in early abortion care
Amid moves to improve abortion access across Australia, new research reveals that while more GPs are offering early medication abortion, many women still cannot access the service where they live.
Jul 22, 2026
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Estrogen-like mold toxins linked to corn products found in all pregnant participants in small pilot study
Consuming common foods such as corn chips and popcorn may put pregnant women at risk of exposure to mycotoxins—harmful substances produced by mold—according to Rutgers researchers.
Jul 21, 2026
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Motherhood may reduce late-life frailty rather than raise it, companion dog model suggests
Frailty threatens older individuals because it increases their vulnerability to detrimental health outcomes, such as falls, longer hospitalizations or even shortened life expectancy. Biogerontologists are actively exploring ...
Jul 21, 2026
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Pregnancy complications linked to long-term risk of peripheral artery disease
Women who experience pregnancy complications such as gestational diabetes, preeclampsia or preterm delivery have a significantly increased long-term risk of developing peripheral artery disease (PAD) later in life, according ...
Jul 21, 2026
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The best surgery for pelvic organ prolapse?
Women suffering from pelvic organ prolapse might be best served by surgery that preserves their uterus rather than removing it, a landmark clinical trial reports.
Jul 21, 2026
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Perimenopause and heart health: When chest symptoms need urgent attention
A racing heart can be frightening at any age. Palpitations are common during perimenopause and may occur alongside hot flashes, anxiety and disturbed sleep. In many cases, they do not indicate a serious heart problem, but ...
Jul 21, 2026
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