Hypertension, Anemia Contribute to Racial Disparities in Severe Maternal Morbidity
FRIDAY, Sept. 8, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Hypertension and anemia contribute to racial disparities in severe maternal morbidity (SMM), according to two studies published online Sept. 7 in Obstetrics & Gynecology.Stephanie A. Leonard, Ph.D., from Stanf…
Learn MoreGlobal Warming Could Make Pregnancies More Dangerous
FRIDAY, Sept. 8, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Global warming has been linked to higher rates of asthma, heart disease and other health concerns. Now, new research suggests that rising temperatures across the planet may place pregnant women at greater risk…
Learn MoreMujeres conversando: terapia en línea conecta a pacientes con depresión posparto con sobrevivientes
MIÉRCOLES, 6 de septiembre de 2023 (Noticias de HealthDay) — Lee-Anne Mosselman-Clarke conoce de primera mano lo que es luchar contra crisis de salud mental posparto. Experimentó dificultades después de dar a luz a sus dos hijos.”Tengo un hijo de 11 …
Learn MoreWere You a Big Baby at Birth? Your Infant May Be Also, Study Finds
THURSDAY, Sept. 7, 2023 (HealthDay News) — If you were a big baby — or your spouse or partner was — your baby has a good chance of being big, too.New research shows parents who were large babies are more likely to give birth to a large baby.Knowing…
Learn MoreLos servicios de telesalud pueden ayudar a las mujeres a acceder y comprender el aborto médico
MARTES, 5 de septiembre de 2023 (Noticias HealthDay) — Incluso antes de que Roe v. Wade fuera revocado en 2022, muchas mujeres en EE. UU. vivían lejos de una clínica donde podrían obtener píldoras para el aborto. Ahora, un nuevo estudio sugiere que l…
Learn MoreWomen Talking: Online Therapy Connects Postpartum Depression Patients With Survivors
WEDNESDAY, Sept. 6, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Lee-Anne Mosselman-Clarke knows firsthand what it’s like to battle with postpartum mental health crises. She experienced difficulties after the births of her two children. “I have an 11 and 9 year old and I…
Learn MoreTelehealth Services Can Help Women Access, Understand Medical Abortion
TUESDAY, Sept. 5, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Even before Roe v. Wade was overturned in 2022, many U.S. women lived far from a clinic where they could get abortion pills. Now, a new study suggests that telemedicine can help fill that gap.The study focuse…
Learn MoreAntidepressants for Postpartum Depression Could Mean Better Mental Health for Kids, Too
WEDNESDAY, Aug. 30, 2023 (HealthDay News) — If you are a new mom struggling with postpartum depression, taking antidepressants known as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) may also bear benefits for your child’s development.That’s accordi…
Learn More1 in 5 U.S. Mothers Say They’ve Been Mistreated During Maternity Care
TUESDAY, Aug. 22, 2023 (HealthDay News) — From receiving no response to cries for help to being verbally abused, 1 in 5 U.S. mothers say they were mistreated by a health care professional during pregnancy and delivery.Rates of mistreatment during mat…
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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