Racial gap widened in deaths among US moms around the time of childbirth
Black women in the U.S. died at a rate nearly 3.5 times higher than white women around the time of childbirth in 2023 ...
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A familiar face at childbirth makes a difference
A new study finds that pregnant individuals who were unable to have their desired emotional support persons present during childbirth were more likely to have higher levels of perceived childbirth ...
Black women now more than three times as likely as white women to die in childbirth in US
Black women in the US died at a rate nearly 3.5 times higher than white women around the time of childbirth in 2023.
A familiar face at childbirth makes a difference: Emotional support for new mothers linked to reduced stress levels
Most animals, including other primates, give birth alone, but humans require assistance during childbirth due to the ...
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Preparing For Winter Childbirth: What Every Expectant Mother Should Know
By adopting the following steps, you can enjoy the beauty of winter while confidently preparing for your little one’s arrival ...
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Women’s pelvic tissue tears during childbirth unstudied, until now
Millions of women undergo episiotomies during childbirth every year, yet the mechanics behind these surgical cuts remain ...
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Pregnancy and Childbirth News
Jan. 30, 2025 — Women who go on to develop postpartum depression (PPD) may have characteristic levels of neuroactive steroids, molecules derived from the hormone progesterone, in their blood ...