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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

Understanding the impact of paid family leave mandates on labor supply after spousal health shocks

The 2022 Economic Report of the President cited Associate Professor of Health Administration and Policy Priyanka Anand's research on the impact of paid family leave mandates on labor supply and caregiving decisions following a spousal disability or health shock.

6 May 2022

Improved screening can benefit women with postpartum depression

Nurse education is the key to successfully screening women for postpartum depression, which affects some 15% of mothers, according to a new quality improvement (QI) study from Cedars-Sinai.

4 May 2022

How severity and progression of COVID-19 affect cytokine profiles in pregnant women

The current study deals with the results of serum cytokine analysis in a small group of pregnant women with and without COVID-19 in the third trimester in a single New York City hospital.

27 Apr 2022

Study examines changes in postpartum insurance coverage in the U.S. during the COVID-19 pandemic

It's been the case for decades -; high numbers of U.S. women who give birth lose or face changes to their health insurance afterward. And those with Medicaid benefits are most likely to lose coverage, because pregnancy-related Medicaid ends after 60 days postpartum, and eligibility for parents is much more restrictive.

22 Apr 2022

Childbirth News and Research

Latest Childbirth News and Research

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

Understanding the impact of paid family leave mandates on labor supply after spousal health shocks

Improved screening can benefit women with postpartum depression

How severity and progression of COVID-19 affect cytokine profiles in pregnant women

Study examines changes in postpartum insurance coverage in the U.S. during the COVID-19 pandemic

Vertical transmission of SARS-CoV-2 uncommon

Improving pregnancy care during the COVID-19 pandemic

Persistent problem: High C-section rates plague the South

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