Evidence inconclusive on the health effects of silicone breast implants
Evidence is still lacking about the safety of silicone gel breast implants, according to an article published in Annals of Internal Medicine. …read more
Cesarean rate is not doubled in nulliparous inductions
Nulliparous pregnant women with an unfavorable cervix who were induced after 39 weeks’ gestation were more likely to have a cesarean delivery than were women undergoing expectant management, but the… …read more
Stillbirth rates stable despite decline in induced births
Stillbirth rates in the United States plateaued between 2006 and 2012 at 6.05 stillbirths per 1,000 deliveries, reported Marian F. MacDorman, Ph.D., of the Maryland Population Research Center,… …read more
Quiz: The Latest on Treating Nausea/Vomiting of Pregnancy
How much do you know about the latest guidelines on treating pregnancy nausea? Test your knowledge with this quiz. Medscape Ob/Gyn …read more
Could self-weighing be harmful for teens and young adults?
A new study shines a light on concerns that self-weighing may not be an innocuous behavior for young people – particularly for adolescent females. …read more
Low awareness raises women’s cardiovascular risk
Women run a higher risk of cardiovascular disease due to lack of awareness and sense of personal connection. They are urged to find out their risk and speak to their doctor. …read more
Low awareness raises women’s cardiovascular risk
Women run a higher risk of cardiovascular disease due to lack of awareness and sense of personal connection. They are urged to find out their risk and speak to their doctor. …read more
U.S. Justices to Hear Objection to Contraception Coverage
The U.S. Supreme Court on Friday agreed to hear appeals brought by Christian groups demanding full exemption from the requirement to provide insurance covering contraception under President Barack Obama’s signature healthcare law. Reuters Health Information …read more
Drinking while pregnant: Not worth the risk
Recent findings by the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) regarding alcohol consumption during pregnancy are quite clear:… …read more
Drinking while pregnant: Not worth the risk
Recent findings by the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) regarding alcohol consumption during pregnancy are quite clear:… …read more