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Nearly One in Three Pregnant Women Experience Mental Health Struggles, Study Finds
2+ hour, 40+ min ago (393+ words) Pregnancy is often described as a joyful chapter in a woman's life. But for many women, it can also bring overwhelming anxiety, stress, emotional exhaustion, and psychological distress that often go unnoticed. A recent global analysis published in Scientific Reports…...
Ongoing nausea in pregnancy may flag anxiety and depression risk
5+ hour, 37+ min ago (585+ words) A prospective study of 424 pregnant women suggests that ongoing nausea may not strongly predict poor birth outcomes, but it could help clinicians identify mothers who need closer mental health support. Study: Assessment of nausea across pregnancy and its association with…...
Pre-Pregnancy Non-Tobacco Nicotine Use Linked to Adverse Labor Outcomes
2+ week, 4+ day ago (18+ words) Non-tobacco nicotine use before pregnancy increased the risk for preterm labor, cesarean delivery, and various maternal complications....
Support Models Improve Prenatal Medication Retention for Opioid Use Disorder
3+ day, 17+ hour ago (341+ words) The prevalence of OUD during pregnancy has risen substantially over the past decade, yet obstetric clinicians remain less likely than non-obstetric providers to prescribe medication for OUD (MOUD; 75% vs 91%, respectively). Researchers conducted a randomized trial to evaluate 2 care delivery approaches,…...
Asthma exacerbation frequency while pregnant higher with more eosinophils periconception
4+ day, 16+ hour ago (478+ words) ORLANDO " Pregnant patients with a periconception eosinophil count of at least vs. less than 300 cells/L had more asthma exacerbations while pregnant, according to data presented at the American Thoracic Society International Conference. "These findings suggest that serum eosinophil counts,…...
Antenatal Opioid Exposure Linked to Impaired Brain Development in Newborns: JAMA
1+ day, 17+ hour ago (329+ words) Medical Dialogues - Medical News Anesthesiology Cardiology and CTVSCritical Care Dentistry Dermatology Diabetes and Endocrinology ENTGastroenterology Medicine Nephrology Neurology Obstretics-Gynaecology Oncology Ophthalmology Orthopaedics Pediatrics-Neonatology Psychiatry Pulmonology Radiology Surgery Urology Laboratory Medicine Diet Nursing Paramedical Physiotherapy - Health news Doctor News Government Policies…...
19 months in, 3 kgs to go: Masaba Gupta gives a peek into her postpartum fitness journey
1+ day, 20+ hour ago (322+ words) Like every new mother grappling with postpartum weight, Masaba Gupta, too, had made the gym her best friend. Regular strength and resistance training, yoga, and cardio sessions not only helped her stay fit but also set her on a sustainable…...
Postpartum depression symptoms go unreported despite growing awareness
3+ day, 4+ hour ago (417+ words) (WIFR) - Nearly one in eight women experience postpartum depression (PPD) and despite growing awareness of the condition, many suffer in silence. UW Health OB-GYN Dr. Sarah Bradley shares basic information about PPD during what is known as maternal health awareness…...
Signs Motherhood Burnout May Be Affecting Your Nervous System
3+ day, 12+ hour ago (56+ words) ABC10 Signs Motherhood Burnout May Be Affecting Your Nervous System To stream ABC10 News on your phone, you need the ABC10 News app. Download the ABC10 News app Next up in 5 Example video title will go here for this video Before You Leave, Check…...
Not alone: Va. health agencies launch postpartum depression resource campaign
3+ day, 5+ hour ago (215+ words) (VIRGINIA MERCURY) - Virginia state health agencies are raising awareness about postpartum depression, a mental health disorder that can affect some parents after giving birth, through a new campaign called "Beyond the Blues." "Many new parents feel isolated when they are…...