Could omega-3 fatty acids help prevent miscarriages?
NEW YORK, NY (Feb 7, 2019)--Compounds found in fish oil prevent pregnancy complications, including preterm birth, neonatal death, and stillbirth, ...
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Media registration now open for ESTRO 38 — Europe's largest radiation oncology congress
Journalists can register now to attend (or receive news from) Europe's largest congress on radiation oncology, ESTRO 38, organised by ...
Let's talk about sex … after childbirth
The feedback from doctors seemed almost appalling. One woman remembers her gynecologist stating, "Well, girl, you better, because if you ...
Demand for long-acting contraception rose sharply after 2016 election
Rates of insertion for intrauterine devices and implants increased by 21.6 percent in the 30 days after the election Boston, ...
Infertility treatment linked with slightly higher risk of pregnancy complications
Women who have undergone infertility treatment, such as in vitro fertilization, are more likely to experience severe pregnancy complications, according ...
No overall increased risk of cancer in children born after fertility treatment
Children born after assisted reproductive technology (ART) do not appear to be at greater risk of developing cancer than other ...
PolyU's nano-encapsulation technology enhances DHA absorption for early brain development
Credit: The Hong Kong Polytechnic University The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) today announced the findings on its novel nano-encapsulation ...
Vitamin D could lower the risk of developing diabetes
Study demonstrates role of vitamin D in controlling glycemia CLEVELAND, Ohio (January 30, 2019)--The benefits of vitamin D in promoting ...
Administering higher doses of oxytocin does not reduce the use of cesarean sections
Credit: Photo by NU Hospital Group Delayed labor increases the risk of a caesarean section, even among women who receive ...
Your personality could put you at greater risk for developing diabetes
New study based on Women's Health Initiative data demonstrates association of personality traits, such as negativity, with greater risk of ...
Do economic conditions affect pregnancy outcomes?
Economic downturn during early pregnancy was linked with modest increases in preterm birth in a Paediatric and Perinatal Epidemiology analysis. ...
UTA researcher earns grant to detect, repair vaginal prolapse in early stages
Women's health helperCredit: UT Arlington A team of bioengineers at The University of Texas at Arlington is working to develop ...
Breastmilk sugars differ in pregnant women on probiotics
The complex sugars found in human breastmilk, long believed to be fixed in their composition, may change in women who ...
Scientists seek genetic causes of condition that can result in absent uterus and vagina
Credit: Phil Jones, Senior Photographer, Augusta University AUGUSTA, Ga. (Jan. 22, 2019) - A percentage of females are born with ...
Some pregnant women don't believe cannabis is harmful to their fetus
Credit: BC Children's Hospital Research Institute Up to one-third of pregnant women do not believe cannabis is harmful to their ...
Exposure to chemicals during pregnancy is not associated with an increase in blood pressure
Exposure to certain chemicals such as phthalates, parabens or Bisphenol A could be associated with a decrease in blood pressure ...
Placentas adapt when mothers have poor diets or low oxygen during pregnancy
Cambridge researchers have discovered the placenta regulates how much oxygen and nutrients it transports to babies during challenging pregnancies. Cambridge ...
FDA grant to help scientists increase generic drugs delivered vaginally or to the uterus
Of the 21 drugs designed for delivery directly to the female genital tract, only four have a cost-effective, generic equivalent ...
Long periods of undisturbed sleep during pregnancy may be associated with stillbirth
Researchers explore how maternal sleep habits, including lengthy periods of sleep without waking more than once in the night, may ...
Improved maternity care practices decrease racial gaps in breastfeeding in the US South
Credit: Baptist Memorial Hospital A new paper published in Pediatrics links successful implementation of Baby-Friendly™ practices in the southern U.S. ...
