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Doctors tend to have unrealistic expectations of the success of multi-step medical procedures

Whether a woman is giving birth or a man is having a cancer biopsy, medical care is rarely straightforward. At any point, an unexpected complication can arise, particularly during treatments that require several steps.

27 Jun 2022

Persistent fatigue post-COVID-19 in pregnant women

Researchers determine the factors and time duration associated with fatigue for pregnant women who had positive SARS-CoV-2 serology during delivery.

27 Jun 2022

Medi-Cal will cover doulas at more than twice California’s initial proposed rate

California will cover doula services for low-income residents at more than twice the state's initial proposed rate under a spending plan lawmakers passed last week.

21 Jun 2022

After maternal COVID vaccination, infants have persistent anti-SARS-CoV-2 antibodies at 3 months

A recent article published in the journal Clinical Infectious Diseases assessed the kinetics of anti-severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) antibodies derived from mothers among infants in association with the timing of prenatal SARS-CoV-2 vaccination.

21 Jun 2022

Women with premature births more often have gum disease, study finds

Women with preterm births may be more likely to have gum disease compared to those with full-term births, according to research presented at EuroPerio10, the world's leading congress in periodontology and implant dentistry organized by the European Federation of Periodontology.

17 Jun 2022

Clinical risk and protective factors for the presence and persistence of abdominal pain-related disorders of gut-brain interaction

The current study carries forward what is known about the risk of AP-DGBI conferred by various factors such as sex, infectious gastroenteritis, trauma, abuse, stress, psychological factors, somatic symptoms, family history, smoking, and drug abuse.

17 Jun 2022

Double shifts, credit card debt, and family loans when twins were born early

There were times after her sons were born 10 years ago when Allyson Ward wondered whether she and her family would lose their home.

16 Jun 2022

Study underpins use of primary SARS-CoV-2 vaccinations and booster doses during pregnancy

Researchers evaluated the immune responses to COVID-19 primary vaccinations and booster doses during pregnancy and the impact of the maternal booster dose on transplacental antibody transfer to the infant in the US.

16 Jun 2022

Upended: How medical debt changed their lives

Some lost their homes. Some emptied their retirement accounts. Some struggled to feed and clothe their families.

16 Jun 2022

Infants in industrialized nations have fewer gut bacteria that efficiently digest breast milk

The guts of infants are nearly sterile at birth, but they become a community of trillions of microbial cells, known as the microbiome, by the time they reach adulthood.

13 Jun 2022

Getting fully vaccinated against COVID-19 during pregnancy helps protect young infants

New research offers evidence that getting a second or third dose of the COVID-19 vaccine in the final stages of pregnancy offers protection for infants against SARS-CoV-2 infection (the virus that causes COVID-19 illness).

8 Jun 2022

Review of cannabis use on reproductive health, pregnancy, and fetal outcomes

A recent study reviewed cannabis use on reproductive health, pregnancy, and fetal outcomes.

8 Jun 2022

Anesthetists play an integral role in reducing preventable maternal mortality in the UK

In a session at this year's Euroanaesthesia, Obstetric Anaesthesia Expert Dr Nuala Lucas (Northwick Park Hospital, London, UK) will examine the key messages for anesthesia practice from the UK's Maternal Mortality Reports which are produced annually to provide robust information about the causes of maternal deaths to promote learning and further reduce preventable maternal mortality in the UK and beyond.

6 Jun 2022

Study evaluates the impact of COVID-19 pandemic on postpartum depression

Despite increase stressors during the COVID-19 pandemic, a new study did not find a higher incidence of postpartum depression among women who gave birth during the pandemic.

6 Jun 2022

Midwifery education in Bangladesh has greatly improved women’s access to safe childbirth, studies show

In association with the British High Commission in Bangladesh, the Directorate General of Nursing and Midwifery (DGNM) and the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) organised a dissemination seminar on Wednesday 1 June 2022, at the auditorium of DGNM in Dhaka, to share findings of two studies on midwifery in Bangladesh.

1 Jun 2022

New project investigates better ways to care for the psychological wellbeing of mothers

New mums can access free online self-care resources to help them cope with the challenges of motherhood, as part of an ongoing research trial by The University of Queensland.

30 May 2022

Study assesses the safety of breastfeeding during maternal SARS-CoV-2 infection

Researchers assessed the presence of anti-SARS-CoV-2 antibodies in human breast milk.

26 May 2022

Survey results paint a clear picture of the lack of resources, education and training in cardio-obstetrics

Cardiovascular disease is the primary cause of pregnancy‐related death, yet a new national survey led by doctors at the Smidt Heart Institute at Cedars-Sinai suggests that few cardiologists, trainees or care team members are trained in cardio-obstetrics, a specialty that brings together experts from cardiology, obstetrics and primary care.

18 May 2022

3D simulations reveal early origin of complex human birth pattern and cognitive skills

Childbirth in humans is much more complex and painful than in great apes. It was long believed that this was a result of humans’ larger brains and the narrow dimensions of the mother’s pelvis.

10 May 2022

Urgent action needed to address disparities in women’s heart health

Investing in and improving research, awareness and equity in women's heart health are critical for the health and well-being of women, according to a new Presidential Advisory from the American Heart Association, published today in the Association's flagship journal Circulation.

9 May 2022

Childbirth News and Research

Latest Childbirth News and Research

Doctors tend to have unrealistic expectations of the success of multi-step medical procedures

Persistent fatigue post-COVID-19 in pregnant women

Medi-Cal will cover doulas at more than twice California’s initial proposed rate

After maternal COVID vaccination, infants have persistent anti-SARS-CoV-2 antibodies at 3 months

Women with premature births more often have gum disease, study finds

Clinical risk and protective factors for the presence and persistence of abdominal pain-related disorders of gut-brain interaction

Double shifts, credit card debt, and family loans when twins were born early

Study underpins use of primary SARS-CoV-2 vaccinations and booster doses during pregnancy

Upended: How medical debt changed their lives

Infants in industrialized nations have fewer gut bacteria that efficiently digest breast milk

Getting fully vaccinated against COVID-19 during pregnancy helps protect young infants

Review of cannabis use on reproductive health, pregnancy, and fetal outcomes

Anesthetists play an integral role in reducing preventable maternal mortality in the UK

Study evaluates the impact of COVID-19 pandemic on postpartum depression

Midwifery education in Bangladesh has greatly improved women’s access to safe childbirth, studies show

New project investigates better ways to care for the psychological wellbeing of mothers

Study assesses the safety of breastfeeding during maternal SARS-CoV-2 infection

Survey results paint a clear picture of the lack of resources, education and training in cardio-obstetrics

3D simulations reveal early origin of complex human birth pattern and cognitive skills

Urgent action needed to address disparities in women’s heart health

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Childbirth News and Research

Latest Childbirth News and Research

Small solutions for big problems in drug discovery and delivery

Professor Nancy Ip: Pioneering New Paths in Neurodegenerative Therapy

Utilizing process Raman in optimizing cultivated meat production

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