Childbirth Tied to Medical Debt, Even Among Commercially Insured Families
WEDNESDAY, Oct. 11, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Peripartum out-of-pocket costs are higher than many commercially insured families can afford, leading to medical debt, according to a research letter published online Sept. 28 in Obstetrics & Gynecology.Mic…
Learn MoreEl parto puede dejar a los nuevos padres con una grave deuda médica
LUNES, 2 de octubre de 2023 (HealthDay News) — Los recien estrenados padres que llevan a casa su pequeño paquete de alegría a menudo llevan consigo otra cosa cuando salen del hospital: deuda médica.Así lo indica una nueva investigación de Michigan Me…
Learn MoreChildbirth Can Leave New Parents in Serious Medical Debt
FRIDAY, Sept. 29, 2023 (HealthDay News) — New parents bringing home their bundle of joy often carry something else with them as they leave the hospital: medical debt.That’s according to new research from Michigan Medicine that found postpartum women …
Learn MoreSubstance Use Tied to Acute Cardiovascular Events During Delivery
FRIDAY, Sept. 22, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Substance use has a strong association with acute cardiovascular events and maternal mortality during hospitalization for delivery, according to a study published in the October issue of JACC: Advances.Kari E…
Learn MoreIn Mississippi, a Huge Jump in Cases of Babies Born With Syphilis
THURSDAY, Sept. 21, 2023 (HealthDay News) — The United States is experiencing an alarming wave of congenital syphilis, and one southern state saw a 1,000% rise in babies born with the infection between 2016 and 2022.The number of babies born with the…
Learn MoreFuturo de ‘úteros artificiales’ para bebés prematuros será evaluado por asesores de la FDA
MIÉRCOLES, 20 de septiembre de 2023 (HealthDay News) — Asesores de la Administración de Alimentos y Medicamentos de EE.UU. (FDA, por sus siglas en inglés) analizarán las posibilidades y parámetros para experimentos con úteros artificiales para bebés …
Learn MoreFuture of ‘Artificial Wombs’ for Human Preemies to Be Weighed by FDA Advisors
TUESDAY, Sept. 19, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Advisors to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration will weigh the possibilities and parameters of experiments with artificial wombs for premature human babies.Scientists have already had some success with the…
Learn MoreCytomegalovirus (CMV): What It Is, Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
What is cytomegalovirus (CMV)?Although few people have heard of cytomegalovirus, or CMV, many of us are carrying it at this very moment. It’s a common virus that’s spread during sex, or in blood, urine, saliva, or breast milk; babies can also be infec…
Learn MoreSex After Childbirth: An Ob-Gyn Offers Tips & What to Expect
Bringing a new life into the world delivers significant changes to a woman’s body.As a result, the idea of resuming sexual intimacy after giving birth can feel unfamiliar and even daunting. The timeline for returning to this important aspect of a rela…
Learn MoreGreat Step for Baby: Walkable Neighborhoods Linked to Safer Pregnancies
MONDAY, Aug. 21, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Walkable neighborhoods — with sidewalks, parks and paths — encourage pregnant women to get more exercise, which leads to good outcomes for both mom and baby.New research looks at the influence of these walka…
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