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DMTs tied to lower MS relapse during reproductive therapy
The likelihood of achieving pregnancy through assisted reproductive technologies while having MS appeared favorable.
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‘Baby-friendly’ steps help women meet prenatal breastfeeding goals
A first-ever study of the effect of evidence-based maternity care practices on prenatal breastfeeding intentions in women from low-income U.S....
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Past spontaneous abortion raises risk for gestational diabetes
Retrospective study showed no association between history of induced abortion and gestational diabetes.
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Assisted reproduction tied to increased risk for vascular, pregnancy complications
The findings highlight the importance of counseling women who are considering ART about health and pregnancy, as well as postpartum-related risks...
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Epidural may lower odds of severe maternal birth complications
Among women without health insurance, half receive epidurals.
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Is Routine 39-Week Induction of Labor in Healthy Pregnancy a Reasonable Course?
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Baby formula makers still breaking global marketing rules: report
The report’s authors and several external experts said it was time to reform the International Code of Marketing of Breast-milk Substitutes.
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More than half of U.S. women enter pregnancy at higher CVD risk
A minority of women in the United States enter pregnancy in favorable cardiovascular health, new research suggests.
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More than half of U.S. abortions now done with pills: Report
In 2017, the last time such a survey was done, 39% of abortions were performed by medication.
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Genetic mutation tied to moms’ perception of inadequate milk supply
“[This study] provides compelling evidence that insufficient milk supply is very common and supports the urgent need to identify the risk factors...
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Women with von Willebrand disease: Managing menstrual and postpartum bleeding
One of three reviews to develop guidelines shows a potential role for postpartum tranexamic acid.
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Obstetrical care for gender diverse patients: A summary from the SMFM annual meeting
One of the biggest challenges in caring for transgender patients who desire pregnancy is the psychological distress related to the gendered...