Following the Mediterranean diet could boost bone mineral density in patients with osteoporosis, although it has no discernible impact on bone parameters in healthy individuals, say European researchers. Medscape Medical News …read more
ACOG provides a neatly packaged summary of vaccines for childbearing women to protect not only themselves, but their infants as well. Which vaccines are safe and which should be avoided? Medscape Ob/Gyn …read more
Attempts at external cephalic version are not linked with a perinatal morbidity composite outcome but are associated with greater likelihood of vaginal delivery, a new study shows. Medscape Medical News …read more
Bleeding is usually the earliest sign of a pregnancy loss. However, some miscarriages occur without bleeding, or bleeding may follow other symptoms. It is important to remember that new symptoms do not always signal a pregnancy loss and that the risk declines after the first weeks of pregnancy. Learn more here. …read more
Many women with endometriosis are able to get pregnant and deliver healthy babies, but they may have a higher risk of some complications. Some women experience fewer endometriosis symptoms during pregnancy, while others find that their symptoms worsen. In this article, learn more about endometriosis during pregnancy. …read more
Rates of large for gestational age babies were still alarmingly high in pregnancies complicated by type 1 diabetes, despite good glycemic control. Are other factors at play? Medscape Medical News …read more
The body usually retains some extra water after pregnancy has ended. This extra water weight, or edema, can cause puffiness known as postpartum swelling. Various natural treatments and home remedies can reduce postpartum swelling, including staying hydrated, using foam rollers, and massage. Learn more here. …read more
CMS has unveiled a proposed overhaul of evaluation and management billing that may create ‘winners and losers’ among specialties, while leaving the 2018 MIPS reporting period unchanged. Medscape Medical News …read more
Intergenerational study shows depression during pregnancy is much more common in mothers today than it was 25 years ago. Medscape Medical News …read more
While it is possible for a person to have sex when they have a yeast infection, it may cause pain and other bothersome symptoms. In addition, having sex may increase the amount of time the infection takes to heal. In some cases, a person can pass on the infection to their sexual partner. Learn more…