Articles for Tag: "obstetrics"

Study finds hospital births safer than home births 
Study finds hospital births safer than home births
Delivering outside a medical center leads to higher infant mortality levels.
Vaginal birth is less risky for moms 
Vaginal birth is less risky for moms
New research shines light on the safety of this delivery option.
Are women undergoing unnecessary hysterectomies? 
Are women undergoing unnecessary hysterectomies?
A new study finds that 20 percent of women might not have needed the operation.
Older moms living longer? 
Older moms living longer?
New research shows that having a baby after age 33 could indicate a longer life expectancy.
Moms’ induced labor not linked to autism? 
Moms’ induced labor not linked to autism?
Past studies have hinted at a connection between induced labor and autism, but the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists say there isn’t a link.
Preeclampsia may signal future heart problems in women  Featured
Preeclampsia may signal future heart problems in women
Researchers find that high blood pressure during pregnancy could be linked to an increased risk for heart disease.
Trend slowing for C-sections and induced labors 
Trend slowing for C-sections and induced labors
New research finds that the percentage of elective cesarean sections and induced labors are on a steady path downward.