Pregnancy complications may predict future heart disease risk
Complications during pregnancy (or adverse pregnancy outcomes), like gestational diabetes and newly developed high blood pressure, act as nature's stress ...
Tag: Maternal Health
Healthy Beginnings, Hopeful Futures: A Conversation with WHO’s Dr. Allotey
Dr. Allotey, you have dedicated your career to gender, equity, health, and human rights. What inspired you to pursue this ...
Women with pre-eclampsia face early onset of cardiovascular risk factors
Women who have experienced pre-eclampsia have accelerated accumulation of cardiovascular (CV) risk factors compared with women who had pregnancies without ...
Maternity care costs significantly higher for racial and ethnic groups
A new study out today in JAMA Health Forum is the first to show that Black, Hispanic and Asian people ...
Heat exposure significantly heightens risks for maternal and newborn health
Exposure to extreme heat may pose serious risks during pregnancy, from preterm births to hypertensive complications, highlighting an urgent public ...
New study reveals declining nutrient intake among U.S. women of reproductive age
Groundbreaking study reveals how chromatin and DNA methylation changes during brain development contribute to the risk of neuropsychiatric disorders like ...
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 ...
Virtual reality training to combat implicit bias in maternal health care
During a checkup with her obstetrician, Marilyn Hayes tells him about overwhelming exhaustion and possible symptoms of postpartum depression, such ...
The BII & Science Translational Medicine Prize launched for recognizing breakthroughs in women's health
In collaboration with the BioInnovation Institute (BII), AAAS is announcing the establishment of the BII & Science Translational Medicine Prize ...
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 ...