Racial gap widens in maternal mortality around time of childbirth
Black women in the U.S. died at a rate nearly 3.5 times higher white women around the time of childbirth in 2023. That's ...
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Cervical cancer during pregnancy linked to higher maternal health risks
A new research paper was published in Oncoscience's Volume 12 on January 20, 2025, titled "Maternal, delivery and neonatal outcomes in women with cervical cancer. A study of a population database." ...
Is CBD use during pregnancy as safe as people think? New study uncovers potential risks to babies
Cannabidiol (CBD), the component in cannabis often used for therapeutic treatments, is increasingly being used during ...
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Peripartum Cardiomyopathy: Underdiagnosed Cardiovascular Killer of Young Women
The most common cardiovascular killer in maternal medicine is also among the most misdiagnosed. Peripartum cardiomyopathy ...
Elaine Welteroth’s Birthing Experience Changed Her Life–and Career Path
Officially launched in April 2024, birthFUND aims to improve the maternal health care system and provide families access to ...