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Barriers to Maternity Care Are Very Real in the U.S., a New HealthDay/Harris Poll Finds
Many women in the U.S. say it can be difficult to access healthcare during pregnancy -- and they often feel forgotten after giving birth, a new HealthDay/Harris Poll finds.
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Women in the Military at Risk for Low-Weight Babies
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- April 23, 2024
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Active military service appears to increase a woman’s risk of having a low birthweight baby, a new review finds.
Nearly two-thirds of studies (63%) conclude that women on active service could be at higher risk of having a baby with low birth weight, researchers reporte...
Screen Pregnant Women for Syphilis, Ob-Gyn Group Advises
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- April 19, 2024
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All expecting mothers should get a blood test for syphilis three times during pregnancy, new guidance issued by the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists recommends.
Even With Weight Gain, Quitting Smoking in Pregnancy Still Best for Health
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- April 19, 2024
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Women who smoke and become pregnant may worry that the weight gain that comes with quitting might bring its own harms to themselves or their baby.
Placenta Plays Role in Gestational Diabetes, Study Suggests
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- April 17, 2024
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The placenta could be one reason why some women develop gestational diabetes during pregnancy, a new study finds.
A deficit in the way the placenta expresses the gene for a hormone called insulin-like growth factor 1 (IGF-1) appears linked to insulin resistance during p...
Complications in Pregnancy Linked to Long-Term Health Risks for Women
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- April 16, 2024
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Women who experience common complications during a pregnancy could face heightened odds for early death for decades to come, new research shows.
In the largest such study to date, "women who experienced any of five major adverse pregnancy outcomes had increased mortalit...
Acetaminophen Use During Pregnancy Poses No Risk of Autism, ADHD in Kids
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- April 9, 2024
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There's no evidence that acetaminophen use during pregnancy increases the risk of childhood autism, ADHD or intellectual disability, the largest study to date on the subject has concluded.
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Can Pregnancy Accelerate Aging for Women? Study Says Yes
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- April 9, 2024
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Pregnancy transforms women's bodies in many obvious ways, but new research suggests it may also accelerate aging.
Women who had been pregnant appeared to be biologically older than women who had never carried a child, the genetic analysis revealed.
Further, more pr...
Too Many U.S. Women Disrespected, Mistreated During Childbirth
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- April 4, 2024
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Childbirth is a harrowing ordeal, and it's being made worse by mistreatment from health care providers during labor, a new study says.
More than one in every eight women are mistreated during childbirth, researchers found.
Most commonly, women's requests for help d...
Too Often, Postpartum Depression Goes Untreated in Black, Hispanic Women
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- April 3, 2024
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Massive racial disparities exist in the treatment of pregnancy-related mood disorders in the United States, a new study shows.
White women suffering from ...
Big Improvements Seen in Spotting, Treating Mental Health Issues Around Pregnancy
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- April 2, 2024
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Expecting or new mothers are much more likely these days to be diagnosed with anxiety, depression and post-traumatic stress disorder, new research shows.
SCOTUS Appears Skeptical of Arguments to Curb Abortion Pill Access
- Robin Foster HealthDay Reporter
- March 27, 2024
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Following oral arguments presented on Tuesday, the U.S. Supreme Court looked poised to rebuff a legal challenge to women's access to the abortion pill.
Mifepristone is part of a two-drug regimen now used for the&n...
Use of Medication Abortion Rose After Dobbs Decision
- Robin Foster HealthDay Reporter
- March 26, 2024
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As the U.S. Supreme Court prepares to hear arguments Tuesday in a case that could determine nationwide access to the abortion pill, a new study finds requests for the medication made outside the traditional health care system surged after Roe v. Wade was overturned.
Ther...
Common Epilepsy, Migraine Drug Won't Raise Odds for Autism in Offspring
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- March 21, 2024
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A common antiseizure drug used to treat epilepsy, migraines and bipolar disorder does not appear to increase the risk of autism for kids exposed to it in the womb, ...
Lupus, Type 1 Diabetes Linked to Pregnancy Complications
- Ernie Mundell and Carole Tanzer Miller HealthDay Reporters
- March 20, 2024
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People with autoimmune disorders such as lupus, type 1 diabetes and rheumatoid arthritis tend to have fewer children, and women with this class of illnesses often have higher risks for complications of pregnancy, new research shows.
Researchers in Finland compared pregna...
U.S. Abortion Rates Rose After Dobbs Decision, Led by Medication Abortions
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- March 19, 2024
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Following the historic reversal of Roe v. Wade in June of 2022, the number of abortions in the United States has risen to more than a million per year, with medication abortions representing nearly two-thirds of those cases.
Teen Pregnancy May Raise Risk of Early Death
- Robin Foster HealthDay Reporter
- March 15, 2024
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Teen pregnancy can change the trajectory of one's life, but now a new study suggests it could also shorten that life.
Canadian researchers report that women who were pregnant as teenagers were more likely to die before they reached the age of 31.
“The youn...
Study Questions 'Rising' Level of U.S. Maternal Deaths
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- March 13, 2024
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For years, U.S. health officials have been sounding the alarm over a steady rise in pregnancy-related deaths among American women, with numbers that appeared to far outstrip those of other wealthy nations.
However, the statistics behind those trends could be flawed, rese...
1 in 6 Gun Deaths for Women Occur In or Around Pregnancy
- Carole Tanzer Miller HealthDay Reporter
- March 13, 2024
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A woman's risk of intentional death by firearm rises during and shortly after pregnancy, new research shows.
About 1 in 6 intentional firearm-related deaths in women of childbearing age occurred during pregnancy or within a year of childbirth, the study found.
Drug-Emitting Vaginal Ring Safely Protects Pregnant Women From HIV
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- March 6, 2024
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A vaginal ring that emits the antiviral dapivirine has passed safety trials and could shield vulnerable women against HIV infection during pregnancy, a new trial shows.
"We now have data on the ring's safety during all stages of pregnancy,” said study leader
First Birth Control Pill Sold Over the Counter Hits Store Shelves Soon
- Robin Foster HealthDay Reporter
- March 4, 2024
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The first over-the-counter birth control pill will soon be available in U.S. stores and online, the drug's maker plans to announce Monday.
Could General Anesthesia in Pregnancy Raise Behavioral Issues in Kids?
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- March 4, 2024
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Children exposed to anesthesia in the womb when their pregnant mom has surgery are more likely to suffer from behavioral issues later, a new study finds.
Exposure to general anesthesia before birth was associated with a 31% increased risk of diagnosis with a behavioral d...
CVS, Walgreens to Start Selling Abortion Pill in Some States
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- March 1, 2024
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CVS and Walgreens announced Friday that they will start dispensing the abortion pill mifepristone this month.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has certified the nation's two largest pharmacy chains to dispense mifepristone, and they plan to make the medication avail...
Number of Abortions Performed Per Month in U.S. Unchanged Since Fall of Roe v. Wade
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- February 28, 2024
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The historic overturning of Roe v. Wade in 2022 has not had any significant effect on the number of abortions performed each month in the United States, new data shows.
The #WeCount report tracks abortion rates acros...
Mom's Grief During Pregnancy Could Pass Heart Trouble to Her Child
- Lori Saxena HealthDay Reporter
- February 28, 2024
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Babies born to mothers who experience profound grief during pregnancy may be vulnerable to heart failure much later in life, new research suggests.
"If future studies support our findings, the implementation of early screening for risk factors such as obesity, hypertensi...
A Warming World May Mean More Premature Births
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- February 27, 2024
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Surging temperatures caused by climate change could lead to more premature births worldwide, a new study reports.
Researchers found a strong association between exposure to extreme heat during the third trimester of pregnancy and the risk of premature delivery.
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Mental Health Issues a Prime Driver of Deaths for New Moms: Study
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- February 26, 2024
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Data from dozens of studies supports the notion that mental health crises are a big factor behind rising rates of maternal deaths during and around pregnancy in the United States.
“We need to bring this to the attention of the public and policymakers to demand action t...
Microplastics Found in Human Placentas
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- February 23, 2024
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Microscopic bits of plastic have been found lodged in tissues in much of the human body, and new research shows they are also infiltrating the p...
1 in 3 Trans Masculine People Taking Testosterone Can Still Ovulate: Study
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- February 23, 2024
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A third of trans masculine people who have undergone testosterone therapy and have stopped menstruating are still ovulating, a new study suggests.
That means they remain at risk for an unwanted pregnancy, despite the absence of periods, Dutch researchers concluded.
Mercury Levels in Tuna Haven't Budged Since 1971
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- February 21, 2024
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Mercury levels in tuna haven't changed since 1971, despite efforts to reduce emissions of the toxic metal into the environment, researchers report.
Their analysis of nearly 3,000 tuna samples caught in the Pacific, Atlantic and Indian Oceans between 1971 and 2022 reveale...
Wrong RSV Shots Given to Some Pregnant Women, Young Kids
- Carole Tanzer Miller HealthDay Reporter
- February 15, 2024
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More than two dozen toddlers and at least 128 pregnant women received RSV vaccines they should not have gotten, U.S. health officials say.
The mixup, reported by the U.S. Centers for Disease Contro...
Pregnancy Complications May Harm Child's Heart Health Long-Term
- Lori Saxena HealthDay Reporter
- February 13, 2024
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Two of the most common pregnancy complications for women, high blood pressure and gestational diabetes, could jeopardize the future heart health of their children, a new study suggests.
Researchers found that the children of women who developed either or both of th...
One in 10 Pregnant Women With COVID Will Develop Long COVID
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- February 13, 2024
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Nearly 1 in every 10 women infected with COVID during pregnancy will go on to develop long COVID, a new study says.
A little more than 9% of pregnant women developed long COVID six or more months after their initial infection, according to findings presented Monday at a ...
Fast Food Wrappings May Pass on Toxic Chemicals to Pregnant Women
- Carole Tanzer Miller HealthDay Reporter
- February 12, 2024
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Think twice if you're pregnant and craving a packaged pastry or a take-out burger and shake.
That indulgence can do more than cause unwanted weight gain. A new study shows that phthalates, chemicals associated with plastics, can shed from packaging and even from plastic ...
Plastics Chemicals Tied to Preemie Births Add Billions in Medical Costs
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- February 7, 2024
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Preterm births linked to “hormone-disruptor” chemicals in plastics cost the U.S. health care system billions of dollars, a new study claims.
Daily exposure to phthalates -- chemicals used to manufacture plastics -- might be tied to nearly 56,000 preterm births in the...
More Evidence COVID Shot in Pregnancy Is Safe, Healthy for Babies
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- February 6, 2024
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The COVID-19 vaccine given to pregnant women does no harm to their unborn babies, and can actually lower the risk of serious complications in newborns, a new study finds.
Babies born to women who received the COVID vaccine had half the death rate of those born to unvacc...
Ultrasound Could Spot Placenta Issues Tied to Low Birth Weight
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- February 6, 2024
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Using ultrasound to measure blood flow in the placenta and the fetus could help spot issues tied to low birth weight, researchers report.
As the Dutch investigators explained, about 10% of fetuses are determined to be "small for gestational age" after ultrasound examinat...
What Works Best to Help Pregnant Women Ease Off Opioids?
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- January 31, 2024
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There's one treatment for pregnant women addicted to opioids that's safer for their unborn child, a new study reports.
Buprenorphine is associated with a slightly lower risk of birth defects overall compared to methadone, according to findings published recently in the j...
Six Million U.S. Women Became Pregnant Due to Rape, Coercion in Their Lifetimes: Study
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- January 31, 2024
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Becoming pregnant as a result of sexual violence is disturbingly common in the United States, a new study reveals.
Nearly 6 million U.S. women have become pregnant as a result of rape or sexual coercion, researchers reported recently in the
FDA Approval of Over-the-Counter Emergency Contraception Has Slashed ER Visits
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- January 30, 2024
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U.S. approval of over-the-counter emergency contraception like “Plan B” has had an unintended but positive side effect for America's hospitals, a new study shows.
Emergency room visits related to “morning-after” contraception plummeted after the pills became easi...
Flame Retardant Chemicals Show Links to Preterm Birth
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- January 30, 2024
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Pregnant women exposed to flame-retardant chemicals could face an increased risk of premature birth, a new study warns.
Organophosphate esters (OPEs) are commonly used as flame retardants in products like furniture, baby items, electronics, clothes and building materials...
High-Tech Ultrasound Might Predict Risk for Premature Delivery
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- January 25, 2024
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Ultrasound scans that pick up "microstructural" changes in a woman's cervix could point to her having a higher risk for preterm birth, researchers report.
The scans were done as early as week 23 of pregnancy and could help assess risks for "preemie" delivery, even among ...
Nearly 65,000 Pregnancies From Rape Have Happened in States With Abortion Bans: Study
- Robin Foster HealthDay Reporter
- January 25, 2024
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THURSDAY, Jan. 25, 2024 (HealthDayNews) -- In the 14 states with abortion bans, there have been nearly 65,000 pregnancies resulting from rape during the time since those bans went into place, a new study estimates.
To arrive at that troubling number, researchers turned t...
Women's Anxiety Rose in States Affected by Fall of Roe v. Wade
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- January 25, 2024
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Women are suffering more anxiety and depression in states that banned abortion after the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, a new study shows.
The court's Dobbs decision in June 2022 triggered laws banning abortion in 13 states.
In the six months after, symptoms...
COVID In Pregnancy Triples Baby's Odds for Respiratory Illness
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- January 24, 2024
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Babies born to COVID-infected mothers have triple the risk of developing a breathing disorder that normally affects preemies, a new study shows.
Researchers found that exposure to the coronavirus while in the womb increased a newborn's risk of respiratory distress syndro...
Study Links Use of Acetaminophen in Pregnancy With Child Behavioral Issues
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- January 18, 2024
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Expecting moms who often turn to acetaminophen for their aches and pains are more likely to wind up with kids who have behavioral issues, a new study warns.
Children between the ages of 2 and 4 were more likely to have attention and behavioral problems if their mothers f...
Infant Deaths Higher in States Where Abortion is Banned: Report
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- January 18, 2024
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Abortion bans are intended to preserve the lives of children, proponents say, but a new study has found infants are more likely to die in the states with the most restrictive laws.
States with the tightest abortion laws had a 16% increased infant mortality rate from 2014...
Mom's Opioid Use in Pregnancy Raises Child's Asthma, Eczema Risk
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- January 18, 2024
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Fetal exposure to opioids may change a baby's immune system, triggering a rise in risks for eczema and asthma through early childhood, new research shows.
Children born to women who used opioids during pregnancy had much higher rates of eczema, as well as conditions such...
Hot, Humid Days During Pregnancy Might Affect a Child's Health
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- January 12, 2024
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Hot or humid days during pregnancy could influence the future heart health of your unborn child, a new study finds.
The children of expecting moms exposed to high humidity tended to have a steeper increase in blood pressure through ages 3 to 10, researchers reported Jan....
Pregnancy-Linked Depression Tied to Shorter Life Spans for Women
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- January 11, 2024
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Women are far more likely to suffer an early death if they develop depression during or after pregnancy, a new Swedish study has found.
Women who developed what's known as "perinatal" depression were generally twice as likely to die as women who didn't experience the moo...