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Doulas play essential roles in reproductive health care – and more states are beginning to recognize it
Doulas play essential roles in reproductive health care – and more states are beginning to recognize it Doulas are becoming increasingly recognized as essential roles in reproductive health care, particularly in rural areas where access to care is limited. The services offered by doulas can complement traditional biomedical approaches to maternal care, leading to improved […]
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Drug for inducing labor works better at the right time of day
Drug for inducing labor works better at the right time of day Researchers have found that the effectiveness of oxytocin, a common medication used to induce or speed up labor, depends on the time of day it’s administered. The study, published in Molecular Metabolism, combined laboratory research in mice and human cells with a retrospective […]
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