10+ hour, 12+ min ago   (288+ words) SPOKANE, Wash. - Working from home is often seen as a good solution for new mothers, but a new Washington State University study reveals that the blurred boundaries between home and work can introduce barriers to sustained breastfeeding. While proximity between…...

1+ day, 5+ hour ago   (602+ words) Breastfeeding rates are rising worldwide, but millions of mothers and families still lack the services and protection they need to feed their babies safely, the UN has warned. Health systems, workplaces and communities must do more to support mothers and…...

5+ day, 10+ hour ago   (1280+ words) In November 2020, Lupe was in the final weeks of her pregnancy when dark spots began distorting her vision. Lupe, a participant in a study on emotional distress and maternal health in El Paso, Texas, recounted her birth experience in a…...

5+ day, 16+ hour ago   (540+ words) University of Liverpool researchers have identified that hospital admissions in England for ectopic pregnancy (when a fertilised egg implants outside the womb) have been increasing since 2021, with more than twice as many admissions of women from most deprived areas than…...

6+ day, 12+ hour ago   (446+ words) A daily beetroot juice supplement could offer a simple and accessible approach to supporting kidney function during pregnancy for women living with chronic kidney disease (CKD), according to new research led by King's College London. In the new study, published…...

1+ week, 5+ hour ago   (1499+ words) Elizabeth Randel relied on courage and trust to navigate her high-risk, uncertain pregnancy. But she never lost hope. Today, her son's happiness and strength are a testament to Elizabeth's perseverance, the support of her family and the expertise of the…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago   (496+ words) A midwife-turned-researcher has developed a new screening tool that can predict whether a mother-to-be will struggle with breastfeeding, weeks before she even gives birth. Created by Dr Sharon Perrella from The University of Western Australia's Centre for Human Lactation Research…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago   (137+ words) Mirage News A new initiative led by the University of Tasmania's Menzies Institute for Medical Research aims to improve the accuracy of blood pressure measurements taken in general practice clinics to help reduce the rates of cardiovascular disease. This initiative…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (499+ words) Mirage News Family socioeconomic position may be a more important determiner of children's health than parental behaviors such as smoking, drinking or caffeine consumption, according to a study published July 23rd in the open access journal PLOS Medicine by Gemma Sharp…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago   (514+ words) New research has found a hormone is responsible for making mothers' interactions with newborns feel rewarding rather than just necessary. The University of Otago – Ōtākou Whakaihu Waka study, published in Science Advances, looked at how a mother's brain changes to…...