Tag: pregnancy care
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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…