Alarming Surge in U.S. Maternal Mortality: Age Isn’t the Culprit, New Study Reveals
Between 2014 and 2021, the overall rates of maternal mortality nearly doubled. A recent study from Northwestern Medicine reveals that the maternal mortality rate in…
Birth News
Birth, also known as childbirth or parturition, is the process of giving life to offspring by expelling them from the body of the parent, typically occurring after a period of gestation. In humans, birth typically occurs about 9 months after conception and can proceed via natural vaginal delivery or by cesarean section, which is a surgical procedure. The process of birth involves several stages, beginning with labor, during which the muscles of the uterus contract to dilate the cervix, followed by the delivery of the baby and the placenta. Birth is a significant physiological event influenced by various hormonal and physical factors and can vary greatly in duration and complexity. It is a critical moment that requires careful management to ensure the health and safety of both the mother and the newborn. Advances in medical science, such as improved prenatal care and safer delivery practices, have significantly reduced the risks associated with childbirth, making it a safer process for millions of women worldwide.
Scientists Discover Simple Way To Prevent Life-Threatening Birth Defects
A team of international researchers—including experts from the University of Central Florida and Emory University—has proven, for the first time in a field study, that…
The Hidden Dangers of Everyday Plastics: Scientists Link Phthalates to 56,600 Preterm Births
A recent study suggests that regular contact with chemicals found in plastic food packaging and numerous cosmetic products could be linked to approximately 56,600 premature…
Revealing the Hidden Causes: Yale Study Uncovers Key to 90% of Mysterious Pregnancy Losses
Researchers from Yale have demonstrated that placental examination resulted in the accurate pathologic determination of more than 90% of previously unexplained pregnancy losses, a discovery…
New Study Unlocks Secrets of High-Elevation Pregnancies
Pregnancy at elevated altitudes often leads to low birth weights and various complications. These issues are seen across a broad spectrum of mammals, from deer…
Debunking the “Weekend Effect” – New Insights on Birth Timings and Baby Mortality
A recent study provides a comprehensive examination of the factors influencing the timing of births, indicating that for the vast majority of deliveries, being born…
Lifesaving Drug Could Be Made Accessible to All
A study, involving the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine (LSHTM) researchers, has shown that tranexamic acid (TXA), a drug aimed at tackling serious…
E-MOTIVE: New Lifesaving Solution Dramatically Reduces Severe Bleeding After Childbirth
A trial of a set of interventions to manage postpartum hemorrhage, published in the New England Journal of Medicine, found a 60% reduction in heavy…
Hidden Dangers: How Pregnancy Complications Can Haunt Mothers for 50 Years
A new study that utilizes extensive and racially inclusive data has revealed that complications arising from pregnancy and childbirth can have fatal consequences for as…
New Study Links Prenatal Depression to Heart Disease
According to a recent study published in the Journal of the American Heart Association, individuals who suffered from depression during pregnancy were found to have…
New Study: Your Mindset Can Influence the Outcome of Childbirth
A University of Bonn study found that if birth is perceived as a natural process, it is less likely to experience complications. According to a…
Do Cesarean-Born Babies Miss Out on Essential Microbes?
Is it true that cesarean-born babies lack crucial microbes? Recent evidence indicates that the answer is “no.” In a report published in the journal Cell…
New Study Identifies 5 Key Factors That Can Reduce the Risk of Low Birth Weight
According to researchers, having multiple births, a short gap between pregnancies, and a maternal physical or mental health condition increase the likelihood of giving birth…
Chemicals Commonly Found in Cosmetics and Personal Hygiene Products Could Contribute to Preterm Birth
A recent study by researchers at Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons suggests that chemicals present in the vagina, possibly from personal care…
Maternal and Infant Mortality Rates in the US Are Alarmingly High – New Study Sheds Light Why
A recent multi-country analysis of the average pregnancy length and timing of birth in the US, England, and the Netherlands suggests that the US could…
An Unrecognized Factor: How Male Alcohol Consumption Impacts IVF Success
Research from Texas A&M highlights the importance of broadening pre-pregnancy messaging to stress the reproductive risks associated with alcohol consumption by both prospective parents. According…
New Study Links Premature Birth to Worse School Grades
However, researchers note that variations in brain function may be primarily driven by the social environment rather than one’s birth age. According to a recent…
“Game-Changer” Male Contraceptive – Experimental Drug Stops Sperm in Their Tracks and Prevents Pregnancies
An experimental contraceptive drug candidate developed by Weill Cornell Medicine investigators temporarily stops sperm in their tracks and prevents pregnancies in preclinical models. The study,…