Tag: pregnancy care
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When Hyperemesis Gravidarum Pushes a Woman Toward Sterilisation: Access and Choice in a Difficult Pregnancy
A difficult pregnancy reveals the harsh realities of hyperemesis gravidarum Hyperemesis gravidarum (HG) is far more than the typical nausea many expectant mothers experience. For some, it is a life-altering condition that can last beyond the first trimester, cause severe dehydration, weight loss, and emotional strain. When a pregnancy becomes unsustainable due to the intensity…
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Low Uptake of Maternal RSV Vaccination in Japan: What the Survey Reveals
Overview: Why Maternal RSV Vaccination Matters RSV, or respiratory syncytial virus, is a leading cause of acute lower respiratory infections in young children. Administering RSV vaccines to pregnant women enables antibodies to transfer through the placenta, offering newborns protection during the first months of life. This strategy has the potential to reduce hospitalizations and severe…
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Episiotomy and Anemia: Higher Postpartum Bleeding Risk for Mothers
New evidence links episiotomy to higher risk of postpartum bleeding in anemic women A recent study published in The Lancet Global Health has found that performing an episiotomy—a surgical cut made to enlarge the vaginal opening during childbirth—significantly increases the risk of severe postpartum hemorrhage (PPH) in women with moderate to severe anemia. The findings…
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Maternal RSVpreF Vaccination Lowers Infant Hospitalization Risk
Overview: Maternal RSVpreF vaccination and infant protection New real-world evidence is reinforcing the protective effect of maternal vaccination against respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) in early infancy. Data emerging from observational studies suggest that vaccinating pregnant people with the RSV pre-fusion F (RSVpreF) vaccine is associated with a substantial reduction in hospitalizations among young infants, particularly…
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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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The Quiet After: A Personal Reflection on Miscarriage, Care, and Public Health Gaps
Introduction: A memory colored by isolation and care systems Three years have passed since a miscarriage that quietly reshaped the way I understand pregnancy, care, and the spaces in which we endure loss. My experience happened in a period when public health demands and personal grief collided: a Covid-impacted pregnancy, hospital visits solo, and a…
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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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The Critical Role of Maternal Health during Pregnancy in Infant Heart Development
Understanding Maternal Health and Infant Heart Health Maternal health plays an essential role in the development of an infant’s heart. Pregnant mothers must prioritize their health to ensure optimal outcomes for their babies. Dr. Payal Choudhary, a Senior Consultant at Rosewalk by Rainbow Hospital in Delhi, highlights that conditions like gestational diabetes and hypertension pose…