Obstetrics & gynaecology

Researchers uncover alarming trend in U.S. maternal death statistics

New research from the Maryland Population Research Center (MPRC) at the University of Maryland uncovers some disturbing developments in maternal deaths in the United States, particularly concerning older mothers. When comparing ...

Obstetrics & gynaecology

Pre-eclampsia deaths are avoidable

Pregnancy in the UK has never been safer, say scientists from King's College London writing in the latest edition of The Lancet.

Obstetrics & gynaecology

Do weekend deliveries pose risks for moms?

(HealthDay)—New research suggests that for pregnant women, a weekend delivery could mean a slightly increased risk of complications, including maternal death.

Obstetrics & gynaecology

In Colorado, self-harm is leading cause of death in new mothers

Self-harm was the leading cause of pregnancy-associated deaths in Colorado from 2004 to 2014, ahead of car crashes, medical conditions and homicide, according to researchers at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical ...

Obstetrics & gynaecology

Study highlights heart disease risk for pregnant women

Pregnant women and those who have recently given birth need to be aware of the symptoms of heart disease, says a major new report from researchers at the University of Oxford.

Obstetrics & gynaecology

Research finds maternal death rate increasing in U.S.

The number of women who die during or soon after pregnancy is on the rise in the United States, while on the decline internationally, according to new research from the University of Maryland Population Research Center (MPRC).

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