Obstetrics & gynaecology
Summer heat brings special health risks for pregnant women
Hot summer weather impacts some people more than others, and pregnant women are among those most likely to become overheated.
Jul 1, 2019
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Diabetes
Obesity in pregnant women associated with a 3.5-times increased risk of type 2 diabetes in the child
Obesity during pregnancy is associated with a 3.5-times increased future risk of type 2 diabetes (T2D) in the child, concludes new research published in Diabetologia (the journal of the European Association for the Study ...
Jun 20, 2019
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Obstetrics & gynaecology
Study shows 'safety bubble' expands during third trimester
New research, published in the journal Scientific Reports, shows that women undergo a significant mental as well as physical change during the late stages of pregnancy.
Jun 13, 2019
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Cardiology
High blood pressure during pregnancy increases risk of heart attacks and strokes
Women who have high blood pressure during their pregnancies, or a related more severe condition called pre-eclampsia, are at much higher risk of heart attacks and strokes than those who have normal blood pressure, according ...
Jun 5, 2019
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Health
Anonymous essay says sometimes 'choice' is a lie
An anonymous essay published in Annals of Internal Medicine says that sometimes choice is just a lie. The author vividly describes caring for a pregnant woman who would be forced to carry a baby to term that would soon be ...
Jun 4, 2019
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Obstetrics & gynaecology
Women's wellness: Vaccinations important for pregnant women
Vaccines have received a lot of news attention lately. And while vaccinations are most often thought of as a childhood rite of passage, adults need immunizations to remain healthy, too.
May 29, 2019
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Thoughts on body image in pregnancy important indicator of emotional wellbeing
Researchers have shown that a new way of assessing women's relationship with their bodies during pregnancy could help predict how well the mother might bond with her unborn baby and her longer-term emotional wellbeing.
May 23, 2019
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Health
Louisiana 'heartbeat' abortion ban nearing final passage
A proposal to ban abortions in Louisiana as early as the sixth week of pregnancy continued to speed through the state legislature Wednesday, a day after Alabama lawmakers voted for what could become the nation's most restrictive ...
May 15, 2019
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Obstetrics & gynaecology
Majority of US states restrict decision-making for incapacitated pregnant women
Half of all U.S. states have laws on the books that invalidate a pregnant woman's advance directive if she becomes incapacitated, and a majority of states don't disclose these restrictions in advance directive forms, according ...
Apr 23, 2019
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Obstetrics & gynaecology
Don't kiss your kids? Questioning the recent advice about CMV in pregnancy
These days, guilt seems intrinsic to parenthood. And as many mothers will know, health professionals seem ever ready to stoke up guilt with their advice. Don't smoke. Don't drink. Have your vaccines. Take your folate tablets. ...
Apr 5, 2019
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