WHO study sheds light on global maternal mortality crisis
Hemorrhage – severe heavy bleeding – and hypertensive disorders like preeclampsia are the leading causes of maternal deaths globally, according ...
Tag: Childbirth
Family physicians in rural hospitals and their impact on cesarean delivery rates
Background and goal: The U.S. is experiencing a maternal health crisis, particularly in rural areas. This issue is compounded by ...
How do extreme weather conditions impact maternal health in low-income and middle-income countries?
In a recent study published in BMJ Open, researchers assessed how the disruption of infrastructure and decreased access to health ...
Long-term study reveals safety of metformin use during pregnancy
Metformin is safe to use during pregnancy to manage diabetes, with no long-term adverse effects on the children born and ...
Study highlights nutrition therapy's potential to manage gestational diabetes effectively
A new study published in the journal Nutrients examines the role of medically directed nutritional patterns and supplements in managing ...
AI program can help identify signs of childbirth-related PTSD
Researchers have adapted an artificial intelligence (AI) program to identify signs of childbirth-related post-traumatic stress disorder (CB-PTSD) by evaluating short ...
Study reveals strong bidirectional relationship between perinatal depression and premenstrual disorders
Women affected by premenstrual disorders have a higher risk of perinatal depression compared with those who do not, according to ...
COVID-19 significantly raises risk of severe complications in pregnant women
In a recent study published in the journal Open Forum Infectious Diseases, researchers investigated COVID-19's impact on severe maternal morbidity ...
Maternal metabolic conditions linked to children's neurodevelopmental risks, study shows
In a recent study published in BMC Medicine, researchers quantified the extent to which obstetric and neonatal factors mediated the relationship ...
New research finds father's prenatal mental health may benefit child's behavior and IQ
In a recent study published in Frontiers in Psychology, researchers evaluate the association between paternal mental health and a child's development during ...