December 29, 2016 Another reason not to smoke while pregnant Women who smoke during pregnancy may be more likely to have children with kidney damage than mothers who steer clear of cigarettes, a study suggests.
December 29, 2016 UK-funded drone deliveries aim to save mothers, babies in Tanzania Drones delivering blood and medicine to rural areas of Tanzania could help to save the lives of many mothers and newborn babies in a country where one of the biggest causes of maternal deaths is blood loss during childbirth, the UK aid department said.
December 28, 2016 Venezuela Offers Free Removal of PIP Breast Implants Venezuela is offering women the free removal of breast implants made by a bankrupt French company that used industrial silicone to make cheap prostheses linked to health risks
December 28, 2016 Many women get double mastectomy when only one breast has tumors Women with cancer in one breast may opt to have both breasts removed even though a double mastectomy isn't always linked to better survival odds, a recent study suggests.
December 28, 2016 7 things your OB-GYN won't tell you There are some things that are a given when it comes to your regular ob-gyn appointments: you'll probably get pee shy, the stirrups will be uncomfortable, and you'll obsess about what exactly is going through your doctor's head when she's poking around down there.
December 27, 2016 Women Prefer Silicone to Saline After Mastectomy Women who have breast reconstruction after cancer surgery tend to be happier with the cosmetic results of silicone implants than with saline-filled ones, a study suggests
December 27, 2016 Over the counter painkillers linked to hearing loss - Regular use of pain relievers over many years may increase the risk of hearing loss, a recent study suggests.
December 23, 2016 Many Brazilian women avoiding pregnancy due to Zika fears, study finds Brazil should urgently review its reproductive health policies, scientists said on Friday, to support the more than 50 percent of potential mothers who say they want to avoid pregnancy due to fears about the Zika virus.
December 22, 2016 Free sanitary pads, menstruation classes mean Ugandan girls less likely to skip school School attendance improves when girls in sub-Saharan Africa are taught about menstruation and given free sanitary towels, boosting their job prospects and self-esteem, researchers said on Wednesday.
December 22, 2016 OB-GYNs urge colleagues to create welcoming environments for trans teens Obstetricians and gynecologists should create welcoming environments in their offices for transgender adolescents and should know how to care for those patients, according to the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG).