9+ hour, 49+ min ago  (713+ words) Pregnant women with a severe form of nausea face increased risks for several pregnancy and birth complications, according to a new Stanford Medicine study of 2.5 million California births. The research was published June 16 in the American Journal of Epidemiology. It…...

3+ day, 9+ hour ago  (102+ words) China: Researchers have found in a large population-based cohort study conducted in Hong Kong that maternal use of acetaminophen (paracetamol) during pregnancy was not associated with an increased risk of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) or attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in…...

3+ day, 19+ hour ago  (230+ words) Studies suggest that ET-1 may activate SphK1 through protein kinase C and phospholipase C pathways. This activation can lead to Rho kinase signaling and increased uterine contractility. SphK also appears to contribute to cyclooxygenase-2 expression, which supports prostaglandin production during labor....

4+ day, 9+ hour ago  (115+ words) Alternatively, when oxytocin fails, it has been shown that the sequential administration of oxytocin and sublingual nitroglycerin is efficient for the management of retained placenta. Nitroglycerin relaxes smooth muscle cells by releasing nitric oxide and is regularly used to induce…...

6+ day, 19+ hour ago  (422+ words) The article reports that cervical cerclage is an established intervention for certain women who face a high risk of spontaneous preterm birth or previable pregnancy loss. Because these outcomes can be severe, clinicians sometimes combine cerclage with additional therapies that…...

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1+ week, 3+ day ago  (295+ words) A 30-year-old woman with a prior lower-segment cesarean section was successfully treated for cesarean scar ectopic pregnancy using systemic methotrexate followed by hysteroscopic retrieval with a morcellator. The uneventful procedure highlights the value of early imaging, planned intervention, and readiness…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago  (320+ words) A total of 132 pregnant women were assessed over a six-month period, which included data collection and follow-up using a structured questionnaire. A total of 132 mothers participated in the study, with the largest proportion belonging to the 20–29-year age group. Before…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago  (172+ words) Exposure to both colder and warmer ambient temperatures during the first trimester was associated with a smaller crown–rump length at 12 weeks of gestation in the Generation R Next Study cohort. The association between colder temperatures and smaller crown–rump…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago  (326+ words) Political Storm Erupts Over Rajasthan Health Minister’s Remarks on New Mothers The research focused to analyse the impact of employment on maternal and neonatal health consequences among pregnant women. With a significant proportion of women now engaged in employment, it's…...