Celeste Krewson, Assistant Editor

The spiral tampon provides a more comfortable option with improved absorption capabilities.

In a recent study, long-term neurodevelopmental outcomes were improved in children of parents receiving pravastatin compared to placebo.

If approved, cefepime-taniborbactam will provide treatment against complicated urinary tract infections in adults.

Universal Meditech, Inc. has recalled many of its tests, leading the FDA to warn consumers against using them.

In a recent study, rates of infant mortality were lowest among patients who delivered at 39 weeks of gestation.

In a recent study, temporal trends indicated a rise in induction at 39 weeks of gestation and decrease in cesarean delivery among low-risk nulliparous patients in the United States.

In a recent study, a lower pain-related quality of life was found in patients with preoperative pelvic pain conditions after surgery.

A recent survey indicated a lack of proper menopause education for obstetricians and gynecologists.

The Maternal Outcomes Matter Showers Tour will encourage the spread of educational information and health care services related to maternal health.

In a recent study, rates of abnormal bleeding among etonogestrel contraceptive implant users did not differ between a curcumin and a placebo group.

In a recent study, recurrent urinary tract infection rates decreased by over 50% in women using vaginal estrogen.

In a recent study, the rates of venous thromboembolism on an Enhanced Recovery After Surgery pathway were 1.1% for open surgery and 0.3% for minimally invasive surgery.

In a recent study, COVID-19 infection was common in mothers who experienced stillbirth or late miscarriage.

Daré Bioscience has published the results of a phase ½ trial on DARE-HRT1, indicating efficacy against moderate-to-severe vasomotor symptoms.

In a recent study, only blood pressure levels considered stage 2 hypertension were useful for predicting adverse pregnancy outcomes.

In a recent study, the prediction values of cervical cancer prediction models increased significantly when human papillomavirus genotypes were included in the evaluation.

In a recent study, improved knowledge on preterm birth risks were seen in patients receiving a smartphone-based preterm birth education program.

Recent studies have indicated injectable skeletal muscle extracellular matrix hydrogel is effective for treating pelvic floor injuries associated with childbirth.

In a recent study, women with a prior history of infertility were more likely to experience sleep problems, irritability, and depressive mood in midlife.

A collection of reports from March of Dimes indicated a high prevalence of maternity care desert in the United States.

In a recent study, no significant differences in math and reading test scores were found among children born at term with different gestational ages.

In a recent study, rates of unhoused status in pregnant patients increased over a 5-year period, with severe maternal morbidity and other adverse events more common in unhoused pregnant patients.

In a recent study, outcomes were similar across prenatal care delivery models of in-person visits only and combinations of in-person and telemedicine visits.

In a recent study, the prevalence of autism spectrum disorder was greater in children exposed to maternal labor epidural analgesia and oxytocin use during delivery.

In a recent study, delays in childbearing were highly prevalent among women physicians.

A successful birth from a uterus transplant outside of a clinical setting has been performed for the first time at UAB hospital.

Zuranolone (SAGE-217; SAGE Therapeutics) has been granted priority review for treatment against postpartum depression and major depressive disorder symptoms.

In a recent study, miconazole-loaded nanoparticles coated with hyaluronic acid were indicated as effective for treating vulvovaginal candidiasis.

In a recent study, preterm preeclampsia was seen more often in women with specific metabolite biomarkers.

Timothy Hand, PhD, associate professor of pediatrics and immunology at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine and UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh, discusses how antibodies provided from breast milk can improve immunity in infants.