Preterm birth rate continues to drop
For the 7th straight year, the rate of preterm births in the United States has decreased, with 11.4% of babies being born preterm in 2013, compared with 11.5% in 2012, according to a new federal… …read more
For the 7th straight year, the rate of preterm births in the United States has decreased, with 11.4% of babies being born preterm in 2013, compared with 11.5% in 2012, according to a new federal… …read more
Researchers have discovered that the findings of noninvasive prenatal screening could detect maternal cancer as well as chromosomal abnormalities in fetuses. …read more
A large study confirms there is an increased risk for some rare birth defects with two specific SSRIs but puts others in the clear. Medscape Medical News …read more
A metformin study is one of the first clinical trials to investigate preventive treatment in obese pregnant women to protect the unborn child from long-term effects. Medscape Medical News …read more
A new study finds no evidence to support the theory that women who have abortions subsequently experience mental health problems as a consequence. …read more
Stimulant drug abuse has long-term effects on brain volume in women, according to a new study published online in the journal Radiology. …read more
Research for Herâ„¢, Cedars-Sinai’s groundbreaking online registry that matches women with research studies and clinical trials, enrolled study participants more quickly when compared with… …read more