Disproportionate rates of preeclampsia – a potentially dangerous pregnancy complication – in immigrant populations reflect the physical toll of social and economic insecurities.
Pittsburgh, Pa. – Pa. First Lady Lori Shapiro and Secretary of Health Dr. Debra Bogen toured the Alex Joy D’Achille Center for Perinatal Mental Health in Pittsburgh this week.
Davis, Saperstein & Salomon, P.C. reports that car crashes pose a major, often overlooked risk during pregnancy, being a leading cause of trauma-related fetal death in the U.S.
The late postpartum period has the highest risk for maternal deaths, yet the standard of postpartum care in the US ends at approximately six weeks after birth.
The device can spot early warning signs of potentially deadly pregnancy complications such as preeclampsia.
Medications used to perform abortions are also widely used to treat severe pregnancy complications, as well as several conditions unrelated to childbirth.
Scientists say three-year-olds are less likely to react negatively to the smell of vegetables they were repeatedly exposed to before birth.
Aeroflow Breastpumps reports on Medicaid's crucial role in supporting pregnant and postpartum mothers and infants, highlighting coverage benefits.
The condition makes baby Mack the second baby worldwide to be diagnosed with the condition while still in the womb.