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New Survey Reveals How to Build Stronger Fertility Patient-Provider Relationships

October 6, 2020 sarah Jonas Doctor Patient Communication, Fertility, Infertility, infertility treament, IVF, Patient, patient and physician relationship, Patient Care, Pregnancy and Childbirth, Pregnancy Loss, Survey, survey data

A new survey from pregnantish, co-sponsored by EMD Serono and CooperSurgical, uncovers the key reasons why patients leave their fertility clinics and reveals the importance of doctor-patient relationship-building as a key factor to patient retention.

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Is COVID-19 Transmitted Through Breast Milk? Study Suggests Not Likely

August 19, 2020 sarah Jonas Breast Milk, Breastfeeding, COVID-19, Infectious Disease, novel coronavirus, OB GYN, Pediatrics, Pregnancy and Childbirth, Public Health, SARS-CoV-2

A recent study by researchers at University of California San Diego School of Medicine suggests transmission of COVID-19 through breast milk is not likely. The infectious virus was not detected in 64 samples of breast milk tested.

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More than medicine: pain-relief drug delivers choices for mothers in labour

June 30, 2020 sarah Jonas birth and delivery, Childbirth, Fentanyl, Labor & Delivery, Labour, Nasal Spray, Nitrous Oxide, Opiod Pain Medications, Pain Management, Pain Medication, Pain Medicine, Pregnancy and Childbirth, Side Effects

Choice and control are important factors for ensuring a positive childbirth experience, yet until recently, little was known about the impact of alternative administrations of fentanyl – one of the pain relief drugs used during labour– on both mother and baby.

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Researchers create a tool for better anticipation of preterm birth

June 23, 2020 sarah Jonas data science, Population Health, Pregnancy and Childbirth, Premature Birth, Preterm Birth, UW-Milwaukee

Premature birth is a major global health challenge and the leading cause of death in children under 5. In order

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Defining Paths to Possible Mother to Child Coronavirus Transmission

June 23, 2020 sarah Jonas corona virus testing, Coronavirus, COVID-19, Gynecology, Infection, Mother and child, Neonatal, Obstetric, Pediatrics, Pregnancy, Pregnancy and Childbirth, SARS-CoV-2, UC Davis Health, viral transmission

UC Davis Health physicians defined the conditions of coronavirus transmission from mother to baby during pregnancy and delivery.

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RNA Molecules in Maternal Blood May Predict Pregnancies at Risk for Preeclampsia

May 19, 2020 sarah Jonas Childbirth, Obstetrics, Obstetrics And Gynecology, Preeclampsia, Pregnancy, Pregnancy and Childbirth, Reproductive Medicine

UC San Diego researchers have identified small molecules in the blood of asymptomatic pregnant women that may predict risk for preeclampsia, responsible for a significant proportion of maternal and neonatal deaths, low birth weight and is a primary cause of premature birth.

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SURVEY: HALF OF AMERICANS CONCERNED ABOUT NEW MOMS AND BABIES BEING IN PUBLIC PLACES

May 7, 2020 sarah Jonas Coronavirus, Coronavirus and children, covid 19, Covid 19 children, Pregnancy, Pregnancy and Childbirth, Pregnant, Pregnant Women, Pregnant Women and coronavirus, Pregnant Women and COVID-19

There are a lot of health concerns that come with pregnancy, and the COVID-19 pandemic has created additional fears about risks for both mom and baby.
A new national survey conducted by The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center confirms these fears, finding that nearly 80% of respondents would be concerned about themselves or an expectant mother in their life in the midst of the current COVID-19 outbreak, with almost half expressing fear of going to a scheduled prenatal appointment.

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New Studies Investigate How COVID-19 May Impact Breast Milk and Pregnancy

March 26, 2020 sarah Jonas Breastfeeding, Coronavirus, COVID-19, novel coronavirus, Pregnancy and Childbirth

Researchers at University of California San Diego School of Medicine are launching a pair of studies to answer critical questions regarding the roles COVID-19 may play in breast milk and pregnancy.

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Heatwave Exposure Linked to Increased Risk of Preterm Birth in California

February 25, 2020 sarah Jonas Climate Change, Fertility, Obstetrics & Gynecology, Pediatrics, Pregnancy and Childbirth, Public Health, QUALITY OF LIFE, Reproductive Health, URBANIZATION, Women's Health

A new study at UC San Diego, published February 11, 2020, found that exposure to heatwaves during the last week of pregnancy was strongly linked to an increased risk of preterm delivery – the hotter the temperature or the longer the heatwave, the greater the risk.