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Transforming postpartum depression treatment with neurosteroids

A new study in Neuropsychopharmacology delves into the mechanisms of action of brexanolone, the first FDA-approved, rapid-acting antidepressant specifically for postpartum depression (PPD). The research highlights brexanolone's potential anti-inflammatory effects and its impact on GABAA receptors, offering insights into its efficacy and suggesting avenues for further study.

19 Sep 2023

First real-world observational study of the JADA®System, a medical device to control postpartum hemorrhage (PPH), published in ACOG’s Obstetrics & Gynecology

Organon today announced that Obstetrics & Gynecology, the peer-reviewed journal of the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology (ACOG), published the results of the RUBY study which reached its primary effectiveness outcome of successfully treating abnormal postpartum uterine bleeding and postpartum hemorrhage with the JADA® System.

19 Sep 2023

New intrauterine device is highly effective in managing postpartum bleeding

A study led by Columbia obstetricians has shown that a new intrauterine device can rapidly control postpartum hemorrhage, a major cause of severe maternal morbidity and death, in real-world situations.

14 Sep 2023

Are reproductive factors and endometrial cancer risk associated?

The association between specific reproductive factors and the risk of endometrial cancer among women.

8 Sep 2023

First-time dads face steeper relationship hurdles than second-time fathers, study finds

Study reveals that first-time fathers experience a more significant decline in relationship satisfaction during the transition to parenthood compared to second-time dads. Echoing findings from prior research on mothers, the study suggests that couples should brace for relationship challenges when expecting their first child.

4 Sep 2023

Is receipt of infertility treatment associated with stroke hospitalization?

A recent paper on JAMA Network Open sought to capture the association between strokes and infertility treatment.

31 Aug 2023

An array of early psychological therapies in response to traumatic childbirth may buffer PTSD development

Researchers systematically reviewed and quantitatively assessed clinical trials on preventing Childbirth-Related Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder.

30 Aug 2023

Research links hypertensive disorders of pregnancy with dementia

Hypertensive disorders of pregnancy (HDP) — conditions of high blood pressure including chronic/gestational hypertension and preeclampsia — have been strongly linked to heart disease in later life, but, before today, little research has connected these disorders with cognition.

28 Aug 2023

The Mediterranean diet and mindfulness practice during pregnancy can improve child neurodevelopmental outcomes

Mediterranean diet abidance and mindfulness-based stress reduction during pregnancy effectively improves pediatric neurodevelopment.

28 Aug 2023

Review explores relationship between sleep disorders and pregnancy

A recent review summarizes what is known about these conditions and suggests future research directions and opportunities.

23 Aug 2023

Machine learning-based preeclampsia risk prediction

Study developed a machine-learning-based model using the Medical Record Longitudinal Information AI System (MERLIN).

21 Aug 2023

Tulane, Ochsner Health and RH Impact awarded $16.5 million grant to address Louisiana's high maternal mortality rate

Tulane University, Ochsner Health and the community nonprofit RH Impact have been awarded a seven-year, $16.5 million grant from the National Institutes of Health to establish a research center of excellence focused on finding solutions to address Louisiana's disproportionately high maternal mortality rate.

18 Aug 2023

Amid lack of accountability for bias in maternity care, a California family seeks justice

Aniya was ready to leave. She was dressed in a fuzzy white onesie her mother had packed for her first trip home. Yet Aniya's family had more questions than answers as they cradled the newborn out of the hospital, her mother's body left behind.

8 Aug 2023

UC San Diego team reports new insights on pelvic floor muscle dysfunction

University of California San Diego researchers are leading a team reporting new insights in Science Translational Medicine on pelvic floor muscle (PFM) dysfunction, which is one of the key risk factors for pelvic floor disorders which impact close to a quarter of women in the U.S.

2 Aug 2023

To what extent do women in medicine alter the timing of pregnancy and modify career trajectories to accommodate parenthood and career?

How much women in medicine modify career trajectories or delay pregnancy for motherhood.

2 Aug 2023

Childbirth News and Research

Latest Childbirth News and Research

Transforming postpartum depression treatment with neurosteroids

First real-world observational study of the JADA®System, a medical device to control postpartum hemorrhage (PPH), published in ACOG’s Obstetrics & Gynecology

New intrauterine device is highly effective in managing postpartum bleeding

Are reproductive factors and endometrial cancer risk associated?

First-time dads face steeper relationship hurdles than second-time fathers, study finds

Is receipt of infertility treatment associated with stroke hospitalization?

An array of early psychological therapies in response to traumatic childbirth may buffer PTSD development

Research links hypertensive disorders of pregnancy with dementia

The Mediterranean diet and mindfulness practice during pregnancy can improve child neurodevelopmental outcomes

Review explores relationship between sleep disorders and pregnancy

Machine learning-based preeclampsia risk prediction

Tulane, Ochsner Health and RH Impact awarded $16.5 million grant to address Louisiana's high maternal mortality rate

Amid lack of accountability for bias in maternity care, a California family seeks justice

UC San Diego team reports new insights on pelvic floor muscle dysfunction

To what extent do women in medicine alter the timing of pregnancy and modify career trajectories to accommodate parenthood and career?

Study explores the familial risk of postpartum psychosis

To protect a mother’s health: How abortion ban exemptions play out in a post-‘Roe’ world

World Population Day: Growing population strains healthcare systems

HIV-positive people with low-level viral load pose ‘almost zero’ risk to sexual partners

NHS data suggests inducing labor at 39 weeks may reduce inequalities in adverse outcomes

Expanding research and clinical options for children with cancer

Examining how pain could play a direct protective role in the gut

From Puberty to Menopause: Clue’s CEO, Audrey Tsang on the Power of Femtech

Childbirth News and Research

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Expanding research and clinical options for children with cancer

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From Puberty to Menopause: Clue’s CEO, Audrey Tsang on the Power of Femtech

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