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Interleukin-6 shows early promise in detecting life-threatening sepsis.
Researchers call for standardized criteria to assess dangerous placenta conditions.
Interleukin-6 shows early promise in detecting life-threatening sepsis.
Researchers call for standardized criteria to assess dangerous placenta conditions.
A major study ties maternal diabetes to neurodevelopmental issues in children.
A major study ties maternal diabetes to neurodevelopmental issues in children.
New Scientist highlights lack of support for bed rest during pregnancy and its risks.
JAMA study shows a 28% increase in maternal deaths from 2018 to 2022.
Meghan Markle discusses rare and life-threatening postpartum condition on new podcast.
Federal panel reinforces need for breastfeeding help during and after pregnancy.
JAMA editorial calls for uniform lactation training among healthcare workers.
Massive cuts eliminated federal maternal and child health divisions and forced out a key director.
Study identifies fast, simple method for predicting life-threatening postpartum bleeding.
Ashley Parker writes about the emotional and medical realities of miscarriage, including how the term “abortion” appears in routine procedures.
The Trump administration ends the Pregnancy Risk Assessment Monitoring System (PRAMS), a long-standing CDC data tool.
The New York Times dives into the ethics and limitations of using polygenic screening in IVF, highlighting the probabilistic nature of the predictions.
A blood test may soon predict postpartum depression before symptoms arise.
Carolina Public Press highlights potential solutions to the maternal care crisis in rural areas of North Carolina.
A study identifies patterns in postpartum blood pressure that could help predict future hypertension.
A study of over 350,000 pregnancies found that 11% of women used cannabis before conception, and 6% used it during pregnancy, likely to manage nausea.