What is an OB-GYN?
An OB-GYN is a doctor who specializes in obstetrics (pregnancy) and gynecology (female reproductive health)….
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How can you tell if your baby is head down?
Baby dropping is when the baby’s head faces downward in the womb before birth. It…
Postpartum blood clots and bleeding: What to expect
After giving birth, it is normal for a woman to experience bleeding and to pass…
Cot death risk halved with just 2 months of breast-feeding
Pooled analysis of eight global studies finds that just 2 months of (even partial) breast-feeding…
Study shows nurses’ scrubs become contaminated with bacteria in hospitals
Clothing worn by healthcare providers can become contaminated with bacteria, however having nurses wear scrubs…
Artificial womb raises hope for premature babies
An artificial womb has been successfully used to incubate healthy baby lambs for a period…
How texting can protect babies from sudden death
A series of educational videos delivered by text or email successfully encouraged new mothers to…
Pulse rate monitoring before a C-section can improve maternal health
New study shows tracking pulse rate can determine whether a woman needs blood pressure regulating…
A partner’s touch relieves pain, study shows
A new study suggests that a lover’s touch helps to alleviate pain and keep romantic…
Opioids following cesarean delivery may be over-prescribed
Pilot study shows that with shared decision-making, patients opt for half the number of pill.Cesarean…