Simple antiseptic can reduce newborn infections
A new Cochrane review finds that chlorhexidine likely cuts umbilical cord infection rates by about 29% in low- and middle-income countries, and may reduce newborn deaths. Umbilical cord… read more.
A new Cochrane review finds that chlorhexidine likely cuts umbilical cord infection rates by about 29% in low- and middle-income countries, and may reduce newborn deaths. Umbilical cord… read more.
There appears to be no association between hormonal contraception and the prevalence of idiopathic intracranial hypertension, researchers reported on March 25, 2026 in Neurology, the medical journal of… read more.
Extending the monitoring period for severe pregnancy complications showed more than 40% of cases were missed using traditional delivery-focused monitoring, according to new research published in CMAJ (Canadian Medical Association… read more.
In a clinical trial supported by the National Institutes of Health (NIH), a research team found that administering weekly injectable extended-release buprenorphine for treatment of opioid use disorder… read more.
Premature ovarian insufficiency (POI) is a clinically significant cause of infertility that affects between 1 to 3% of women of childbearing age. Symptoms include absent menses, low estrogen… read more.
A simple 5-minute test addressing major endometriosis diagnostic delays and treatment, has been developed by University of Queensland researchers. The Simplified Adolescent Factors for Endometriosis (SAFE) score uses… read more.
A new study from researchers at the University of Liverpool and King’s College London reveals that whilst women may value the convenience of virtual postpartum care, they remain… read more.
Prenatal magnesium sulfate and steroids can reduce the risks of cerebral palsy and respiratory complications in preterm infants. A review in the International Journal of Gynecology & Obstetrics found that… read more.
A study of over 50,000 pregnant women in Norway during the 2023/24 influenza season found that only 29.9% were vaccinated against influenza and 12.1% against COVID-19 during pregnancy, remaining… read more.
HRT via skin is best treatment for low bone density in women whose periods have stopped due to anorexia or exercise, says study. Hormone replacement therapy applied via… read more.
Researchers report that maternal vaccination with the mRNA COVID-19 vaccine is not associated with autism or other neurodevelopmental problems in children whose mothers were vaccinated immediately before or during pregnancy. The findings were… read more.
Researchers report that prescribing daily aspirin to all pregnant patients at their first prenatal clinical visit is associated with an overall reduction in the onset of severe preeclampsia The new findings were presented on Feb. 11, 2026 at… read more.
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