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How one Florida program reduced preterm births – and how it could serve as a model for other communities
How one Florida program reduced preterm births – and how it could serve as a model for other communities Preterm birth is the second-leading cause of infant deaths in the US, affecting nearly 374,000 babies born before 37 weeks of pregnancy in 2023. The Central Hillsborough Healthy Start program in Florida has reduced preterm births […]
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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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Back pain during pregnancy is often dismissed as a passing discomfort − a nurse explains why it should be taken seriously and treated
Back pain during pregnancy is often dismissed as a passing discomfort − a nurse explains why it should be taken seriously and treated Pregnancy back pain is a common issue that affects up to three-quarters of expectant mothers, yet many cases go untreated due to fear of medication or harm to the unborn baby. Untreated […]
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Pregnant women face tough choices about medication use due to lack of safety data − here’s why medical research cuts will make it worse
Pregnant women face tough choices about medication use due to lack of safety data − here’s why medical research cuts will make it worse Pregnant women face difficult choices about medication use due to limited safety data, which can lead to inadequate treatment for chronic diseases and increased risk of birth defects or pregnancy loss. […]
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Poor neighborhoods, health care barriers are factors for heart disease risk in Black mothers
Poor neighborhoods, health care barriers are factors for heart disease risk in Black mothers The study examined more than 7 million births that occurred over 22 years. supersizer/E+ via Getty Images Living in a disadvantaged neighborhood contributes to a rare form of heart failure known as peripartum cardiomyopathy, a potentially deadly disease that disproportionately affects […]
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