In coping with the unstoppable nature of childbirth, earlier obstetric physicians sometimes adopted practices that seemed sensible at the time. Some of those grandfathered features of obstetric practice are now undergoing much-needed scrutiny. One such practice is the routine use of an episiotomy.
Read moreFinding a New Test to Predict Preterm Birth (new studies)
500 years ago, Leonardo da Vinci dissected the womb of a woman who had died during a premature
Read moreFirst Drug for Postpartum Depression Clears FDA. But Who Can Afford It?
Victims of Postpartum Depression (PPD) PPD feel profoundly sad, hopeless, empty, and useless. First Drug for PPD Clears FDA. But Who Can Afford It?
Read moreHave Postpartum Depression for Over Two Weeks? Get Help Now!
If usual symptoms of the “baby blues” are severe & last more than two weeks, postpartum depression (PPD) may be present. Learn more about PPD now.
Read moreSome of My Favorite Music from the Operating Room
I’ve spent many hours in the operating room humming this beautiful music, Waltz No. 2 by Shostakovich. This
Read moreWomen Using Meth and Opioids During Pregnancy Rising Fast [new study]
As illegal meth use has made a comeback across the U.S., pregnant women have not been spared, doctors
Read moreKhloe Kardashian’s Touching Note To Dr. Aliabadi
Dr. Aliabadi was recently featured again on E Channel’s Keeping Up With The Kardashians where she had the
Read moreInduced Labor at 39 Weeks May Be Best for Mother and Child [new study]
Recent studies underscore the benefits of induction at 39 weeks in healthy nulliparas but the decision to deliver should remain up to the mother.
Read moreDelaying Motherhood Increases Chances of Having a Multiple Birth [new study]
Assisted reproductive technologies are not the sole cause of multiple births — naturally occurring multiple births due to
Read moreYoung Female Entrepreneur Finds Solution to the Shocking Rise in Maternal Bleeding Deaths
Alydia Health, a tiny Menlo Park, CA startup co-founded by a 21-year-old woman, announced it has secured $10
Read morePumping Breast Milk at Work: Why Are So Many Women Giving Up?
From conversations with women around the country who have recently negotiated pumping in their workplaces, it seems that
Read moreWhy Does Kate Middleton Leave the Hospital So Soon After Giving Birth?
Duchess of Cambridge Kate Middleton gave birth to her third child with Prince William April 23, according to a tweet from Kensington Palace, which revealed that Middleton also went home the same day.
Read moreMultiple Pregnancy FAQ: Identical? Fraternal? Triplets?
Multiple pregnancies are becoming more common. You can’t count on singles, so here’s some important information if you’re planning on having children.
Read moreDeath by Giving Birth: Why US Mothers are Dying More Than Anywhere Else.
When 32-year-old Calista Johnson died 5 days after giving birth this summer, she became part of a troubling trend of moms dying in childbirth in the U.S.
Read moreThe Deadliest Threat to a Pregnant Woman Lives Inside Her Home [new study]
When researchers went looking for answers, they found the number one cause was not hypertension. Or infection. Or hemorrhage. It was murder.
Read moreInsomnia and Pregnancy, A Dangerous Duo That Puts Your Baby at Risk
It’s not easy to get 40 winks when you’re pregnant. Between physical aches and pains, abnormal positioning, the
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