Obstetrics & gynaecology

Aotearoa's maternity system found to privilege whiteness

A study undertaken as part of Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington's Whānau Manaaki research program shows that evidence-based medical care is systematically advantaging and privileging outcomes for some women ...

Psychology & Psychiatry

Pregnancy complications higher in women with schizophrenia

(HealthDay)—Pregnant women with schizophrenia experience more pregnancy, delivery, and neonatal complications versus women without severe mental disorders, according to a study published online Sept. 6 in The Lancet Regional ...

Obstetrics & gynaecology

USPSTF recommends aspirin for those at high risk for preeclampsia

(HealthDay)—The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) recommends low-dose aspirin for reducing the risk for preeclampsia among those at high risk. This recommendation forms the basis of the final recommendation statement ...

Health

Sun's rays can reduce premature birth risk

Women who receive more sunlight in their first trimester lessen the chances of developing problems with their placenta associated with preterm birth and baby loss, researchers say.

Psychology & Psychiatry

Exposure to prenatal antipsychotics seems safe

(HealthDay)—Exposure to prenatal antipsychotics does not appear to be associated with an increased risk for attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), autism spectrum disorder (ASD), or small for gestational age, ...

Obstetrics & gynaecology

COVID-19 not linked to increased preterm births or stillbirths

A new study may alleviate concerns about the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on pregnancy, as researchers found no increases in preterm births or stillbirths during the first year of the pandemic. The large study of more ...

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