Category: Women’s Health
Idaho banned abortion. Three years later, minors and seniors struggle to get routine care
It’s been three years since the U.S. Supreme Court issued the Dobbs ruling that ended federal abortion protections and allowed more than a dozen states to implement abortion bans. States that were already struggling with physician shortages say they’re getting worse, especially in rural areas, where many labor and delivery units have also closed their doors. Clinics have closed and resources become more strained with every passing year.
‘Expensive and complicated’: Most rural hospitals no longer deliver babies
Nationwide, most rural hospitals no longer offer obstetric services. Since the end of 2020, more than 100 rural hospitals have stopped delivering babies. Fewer than 1,000 rural hospitals nationwide still have labor and delivery services.
UW researchers develop test to predict preeclampsia
Researchers at the University of Washington School of Medicine and the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center in Seattle have developed an approach that can predict preeclampsia in pregnant women as early as the first trimester by using cell-free DNA in blood samples. Such a screening test could enable earlier interventions and help prevent the severe complications of preeclampsia.
GOP lawmakers push to charge women with homicide for seeking abortions
‘Fetal personhood’ bills would grant fetuses, embryos the same rights as newborns.
Texas Banned Abortion…
Then Sepsis Rates Soared.
Maternal death reviews get political as state officials intrude
Every state has a committee of medical and public health experts tasked with investigating deaths that occur during and after pregnancy. But as data paints a clearer picture of the impact that state policies such as abortion bans and Medicaid expansion can have on maternal health, leaders in some states are rushing to limit their review committee’s work — or halt it altogether.
Study: Obstetrics Units in Rural Communities Declining
According to the researchers, the decline of obstetrics units in rural communities is contributing to rising maternal morbidity rates.
For Many Rural Women, Finding Maternity Care Outweighs Concerns About Abortion Access
A study that examined nearly 5,000 acute care hospitals found that by 2022, 52% of rural hospitals lacked obstetrics care after more than a decade of unit closures. The health implications of those closures for young women, the population most likely to need pregnancy care, and their babies can be significant. Research has shown that added distance between a patient and obstetric care increases the likelihood the baby will be admitted to a neonatal intensive care unit, or NICU.
Getting an IUD? Here’s what to know
IUDs are becoming one of the most popular forms of birth control for all ages
Five things young women need to know about the menopause
Megan Arnot, UCL If you’re under 40, the menopause might seem like the least of your worries right now. But for some women, this transition can happen earlier than they might expect – even as early as their 30s, in…
How mother’s diet affects baby’s health: What insights from different cultures can tell us
A high-quality diet in pregnancy and healthy weight before pregnancy can reduce the risk of gestational diabetes and reduce the chance of transmitting this risk to one’s offspring.
What is premenstrual dysphoric disorder? And how is it different to PMS?
Periods can feel like an unwanted guest, bringing cramps, mood swings and exhaustion.
But how do you know if what you are experiencing is standard premenstrual syndrome (PMS), or something more severe?
Premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD) and the premenstrual exacerbation of an existing mental illness can also occur in the lead up to your period.
Osteoporosis, the silent disease, can shorten your life − here’s how to prevent fractures and keep bones healthy
With some simple lifestyle changes, you can lower your risk of osteoporosis.
Health News Headlines
E-coli outbreak tied to McDonald’s quart pounders – Flesh-eating bacteria in Florida – Abortions increase –
Women are at a higher risk of dying from heart disease − in part because doctors don’t take major sex and gender differences into account
Heart attack, stroke and other forms of cardiovascular disease are the leading cause of death for all people, regardless of sex or gender.