Tag: Maternal Health
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Community Workshops for Maternal-Child Food Insecurity RE-AIM
Overview: A participatory approach to mitigating maternal-child food insecurity Food insecurity remains a pressing health-related social need in the United States, with elevated risk among households with children. In this mixed-methods study, a Community Workshop Series (CWS) was co-created with local organizations in West Las Vegas to address maternal-child food insecurity through a multi-level strategy…
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Advanced-Labor Cesareans Increase Womb Scar Risk in Future
New evidence links advanced-labor cesareans to higher womb scar risk Researchers from University College London (UCL) have identified a strong association between cesarean births performed at an advanced stage of labor and the development of scars inside the uterus that are closer to the cervix. The study, published in the American Journal of Obstetrics &…
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New Guidelines Aim to Drastically Cut Postpartum Hemorrhage Deaths with Earlier Detection and Rapid Treatment
New Guidelines Set a Bold Course to Reduce Postpartum Hemorrhage Deaths On October 5, 2025, leading reproductive health organizations issued a landmark set of guidelines aimed at dramatically reducing deaths from postpartum hemorrhage (PPH). The World Health Organization (WHO), the International Federation of Gynecology and Obstetrics (FIGO), and the International Confederation of Midwives (ICM) collaborated…
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New Guidelines Aim to Slash Postpartum Hemorrhage Deaths Worldwide
Global Guidelines Target a Critical Shift in Postpartum Hemorrhage Care On October 5, 2025, leading reproductive health organizations introduced a comprehensive set of guidelines aimed at transforming the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of postpartum hemorrhage (PPH). Issued by the World Health Organization (WHO), the International Federation of Gynecology and Obstetrics (FIGO), and the International Confederation…
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High folate in pregnancy linked to rising gestational diabetes, study suggests
New evidence links high folate intake to gestational diabetes Australian researchers warn that high doses of folic acid in pregnancy, coupled with fortified foods, may be contributing to a sharp rise in gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM). The study, conducted with more than 2,000 pregnant women, suggests that excessive folate exposure could be a contributing factor…
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Global health agencies issue new recommendations to end deaths from postpartum haemorrhage
New Guidelines Aim to End Deaths from Postpartum Haemorrhage Global health agencies released landmark guidelines today to transform how postpartum haemorrhage (PPH) is prevented, diagnosed, and treated. The collaboration among the World Health Organization (WHO), the International Federation of Gynecology and Obstetrics (FIGO), and the International Confederation of Midwives (ICM) emphasizes earlier detection and swifter…
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New Global Guidelines Set to End Postpartum Haemorrhage Deaths with Faster Detection and Treatment
Global Guidelines Urge Faster Action to End Postpartum Haemorrhage Deaths Leading reproductive health organizations have issued landmark guidelines aimed at dramatically reducing deaths from postpartum haemorrhage (PPH). The World Health Organization (WHO), the International Federation of Gynecology and Obstetrics (FIGO), and the International Confederation of Midwives (ICM) released a cohesive set of recommendations that emphasize…
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New Global Guidelines Aim to End Deaths from Postpartum Haemorrhage
A watershed moment in maternal health Today, leading reproductive health agencies released landmark guidelines designed to dramatically reduce deaths from postpartum haemorrhage (PPH). The collaboration between the World Health Organization (WHO), the International Federation of Gynecology and Obstetrics (FIGO), and the International Confederation of Midwives (ICM) signals a bold shift toward earlier detection, faster intervention,…
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Alberta Records First Measles Death Amid Outbreak
Alberta records first measles death amid outbreak Alberta confirmed its first measles-related death linked to the province’s spring outbreak, stating that a premature baby who contracted measles in utero died shortly after birth. Health officials said the details surrounding the mother’s immunization status were not disclosed, while stressing that the loss is a heartbreaking reminder…
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Key Nutrition During Lactation: Essential Insights for Mothers
Understanding Anemia in Lactating Mothers Anemia can impact women at various stages of life, including those who have recently given birth and are breastfeeding. Although breastfeeding itself does not cause anemia, several factors can trigger this condition, affecting the mother’s physical and emotional well-being. It’s essential for mothers to understand the nutritional needs during lactation…