Sarah Bruyn Jones

The available evidence on the benefits and risks of planned cesarean or vaginal delivery after a previous cesarean section is a poor guide for delivery decisions.

Researchers discovered 13 gene mutations of significance in cervical cancer, including 8 mutations not previously linked to cervical cancer and 2 mutations novel to any type of cancer.

Babies whose mothers did not gain enough weight during pregnancy are at increased risk for death within their first year of life, new study findings show.

The publicity surrounding Angelina Jolie's preventive mastectomy was a missed opportunity to educate the public about the true risks of BRCA gene mutation.

Children whose mothers ate peanuts and tree nuts while pregnant were less likely to have nut allergies than children whose mothers avoided nuts, research shows.

Whole genome sequencing of single egg cells for IVF to detect genetic defects could increase the chances of a healthy child if the results hold up in clinical trials.

Women experiencing postpartum depression would benefit from 6 months of maternity leave, a recent study found.

A highly specific rapid test for Chlamydia trachomatis has been developed. The best part: the new test requires a direct urine sample only (no total DNA purification needed).

There is not enough good evidence showing that pelvic floor muscle training benefits patients already receiving active treatment for urinary incontinence, finds a new Cochrane analysis.

New research shows low-dose intrauterine contraceptive devices are safe and effective in preventing pregnancy after 3 years, and their use could be expanded among women who have not had children.

Fertility technology, particularly non-IVF treatments, has resulted in a marked increase in multiple births, having significant health implications for both mothers and babies.

Human breast tissue tests link reduced amounts of mitochondrial DNA content with a greater incidence of metastatic breast cancer.

The risk of infant death nearly doubles and risk of fetal death quadruples when mothers have pre-existing diabetes, new research shows.

In younger postmenopausal women, higher progesterone levels were linked with improved memory and cognition; other hormones were unrelated to mood or cognition.

The value of a midstream urine culture in the treatment of patients with symptoms of acute uncomplicated lower urinary tract infection is once again being questioned.

Promoting health and wellness, including an increase in fruit intake and receipt of a steady paycheck, may help reduce pregnancy complications, study finds.

In 4 years, the rate of women receiving breast MRI nearly tripled, but it is underused in women most at risk for breast cancer and overused in women at average risk.

New research shows HAND2 gene methylation may have potential as a biomarker for early endometrial cancer detection and as a predictor of treatment response.

Immunotherapy in pregnant women with allergic rhinitis could help decrease the risk of allergies developing in their infants, a pilot study finds.

Babies born to women who have undergone bariatric surgery for weight loss were more likely to be premature and to be small for gestational age.

New research shows that babies born to mothers who exercised during pregnancy have more mature brains than babies whose mothers did not exercise.

Outcomes were similar for planned cesarean delivery and vaginal delivery of twins. Also, cesarean section does not reduce the higher risk of adverse outcomes for the second twin.

Female providers were twice as likely as their male counterparts to order HPV testing for low-risk women aged 30 to 65 who had normal Pap smear results.

Women overall know little about urinary incontinence and pelvic organ prolapse, but the knowledge gap is greater for non-white women, survey results show.

The risk of endometriosis is 30% to 70% higher in women exposed to the organochlorine pesticides beta-hexachlorocyclohexane and mirex, new research finds.

A new study has shown that acetaminophen use in pregnancy may be associated with neurodevelopmental adverse effects in the offspring of women who used the drug.

• Leading experts discuss the emergence of certified nurse midwives into mainstream obstetric care. • Has your practice implemented collaborative care practices?

An innovative, individualized vaccine that may prolong the remission period of ovarian cancer survivors has been developed. Will it work?