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U.S. making no progress in protecting pregnancy health, March of Dimes report card says
The United States has received another barely passing pregnancy health grade from the March of Dimes after another year in which one out of 10 babies were born prematurely.
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Maternal health program cuts infection deaths by 32%, large-scale trial finds
A multi-country clinical trial has shown that a structured, sustainable approach to infection prevention and treatment can save women's lives, cutting severe maternal infections and deaths by about one-third (32%) compared ...
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Two-thirds of women experience too much or too little weight gain in pregnancy
Around two-thirds (68%) of pregnancies have weight gain that is more or less than recommended and that is associated with complications such as preterm birth, large birth weight, and admission to intensive care, finds a review ...
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New clues to why some women experience recurrent miscarriage
Researchers at the Victor Chang Cardiac Research Institute, University of Sydney, and the Royal Hospital for Women have uncovered important new insights into the biology of recurrent miscarriage—a devastating condition ...
Nov 19, 2025
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Beef vs. plant-based meat: Study finds diet alters breast milk composition in under a week
Swapping beef for a plant-based meat substitute changed breast milk composition in just six days—even when the rest of the diet was made up of whole, unprocessed foods—according to a first-of-its-kind study from researchers ...
Nov 19, 2025
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Serious pregnancy complications 'dramatically reduced' in HPV-vaccinated women
Pregnant women who were vaccinated against human papillomavirus (HPV) at school are less likely to experience serious pregnancy-related complications, according to University of Aberdeen research.
Nov 19, 2025
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Coroners' advice to prevent future maternal deaths ignored, say researchers
A study, authored by Dr. Georgia Richards, founder of the Preventable Deaths Tracker at King's and published in Gynecology and Obstetrics Clinical Medicine, finds coroners' concerns are being ignored despite raising repeated ...
Nov 19, 2025
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Bone-targeted estrogen delivery reverses postmenopausal osteoporosis without uterine side effects in mice
Postmenopausal osteoporosis is a condition that weakens bones, making them brittle and prone to fracture. Taking the hormone estradiol can reverse these effects, but it may also increase endometrial and uterine cancer risks. ...
Nov 18, 2025
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Heavy cannabis use during pregnancy linked to disruption in brain growth
McGill University researchers at the Douglas Research Center have found evidence that heavy cannabis use during pregnancy can cause delays in brain development in the fetus that persist into adulthood.
Nov 18, 2025
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Research finds persistent racial disparities in cesarean births
Researchers at Oregon Health & Science University's Center for Women's Health have identified recent national trends in cesarean births, noting significant racial and ethnic disparities.
Nov 18, 2025
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New clues reveal how gestational diabetes affects offspring
Gestational diabetes can cause a multitude of complications in the offspring, but to date, the reasons are incompletely understood.
Nov 18, 2025
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How to use period products safely
Starting their period is a big deal for adolescents. It marks a turning point in their lives where puberty becomes the new normal and change is happening all over their bodies. Undoubtedly, adolescents are going to have questions, ...
Nov 18, 2025
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Fertility treatments linked to higher mutations than natural conception in mice
Mice pups conceived with in vitro fertilization (IVF) in the lab have slightly increased rates of DNA errors, or mutations, compared to pups conceived naturally, a new study on artificial reproductive technologies suggests.
Nov 17, 2025
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Researchers study omega-3 fatty acids as a way to prevent preterm birth
SAHMRI's long-term research into omega-3 fatty acids as a way to prevent preterm birth is set to improve antenatal care across the globe.
Nov 17, 2025
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Research team develops actionable tool to assess risk for premature births
Researchers at NYU and partners within the International Healthy Outcomes of Pregnancy for Everyone (HOPE) Consortium have developed a novel tool, the Preterm Birth Actionable Risk Index (PTB-ARIx), designed to identify pregnant ...
Nov 17, 2025
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Some women start menopause after surgery or medical treatment: Here's how it's different
For most women, menopause occurs naturally around the age of 49. In the lead up to menopause, the quality and quantity of eggs declines over time. Then the ovaries stop releasing eggs completely.
Nov 17, 2025
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Ovarian tissue preservation enables future fertility for young woman with cancer
In patients of reproductive age who have cancer, fertility preservation for potential children in the future should be a high priority. A practice article published in the Canadian Medical Association Journal describes the ...
Nov 17, 2025
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Menstruation topic still stigmatized by younger generation in Spain, study finds
The menstrual taboo persists. This is the main conclusion of a pioneering macro-study in Spain involving more than 4,000 participants and led by the INGENIO Institute, a joint center of the Spanish National Research Council ...
Nov 17, 2025
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Study reveals how uterine contractions are regulated by stretch and pressure during childbirth
When labor begins, the uterus must coordinate rhythmic, well-timed contractions to deliver the baby safely. While hormones such as progesterone and oxytocin are key contributors to that process, scientists have long suspected ...
Nov 16, 2025
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Severe nausea during pregnancy and depression: Study reveals bidirectional association
A recent study conducted at the University of Turku in Finland showed that hyperemesis gravidarum, a severe form of nausea that occurs during pregnancy, is linked to depression. Women who experienced severe nausea were more ...
Nov 15, 2025
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FDA lifts major warnings on hormone replacement therapy
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is eliminating the prominent "black box" warnings on many hormone replacement therapy (HRT) medications, signaling a major shift in how the treatment is viewed for menopausal women.
Nov 15, 2025
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AHA: Study examines impact of adequate prenatal care for congenital heart disease
For cases of mild congenital heart defects (CHDs), more prenatal visits are associated with lower probability of delivery at a cardiac center, according to a study published online Nov. 9 in JAMA Network Open to coincide ...
Nov 15, 2025
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Circadian rhythm discovery may transform what time of day doctors induce labor
In a discovery that could shift labor and delivery practices around the world, researchers at Michigan State University have found that the effectiveness of oxytocin—a common medication used to induce or speed up labor—depends ...
Nov 14, 2025
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Gun violence now a leading threat to pregnant women, study finds
Pregnant women in the United States face a serious and growing danger from gun violence, according to a new study that examined thousands of homicides nationwide.
Nov 14, 2025
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