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Women want to see the same health provider during pregnancy, birth and beyond

In theory, pregnant women in Australia can choose the type of health provider they see during pregnancy, labour and after they give birth. But this is often dependent on where you live and how much you can afford in out-of-pocket costs.

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GPs to offer more mental health support for mothers in England after giving birth

Doctors will use six- to eight-week health check to screen for postnatal depression or PTSD as a result of labour

The Guardian - UK

Scientists are on the verge of a male birth-control pill. Will men take it?

A male contraceptive is almost here – and it’ll be another test of whether heterosexual men are actually willing to share the responsibilities of adult life

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Breaking News: Key Hormone Linked to Severe Pregnancy Morning Sickness

Discoveries about the GDF-15 gene could lead to a cure for morning sickness, a condition affecting 70-80% of pregnant women, offering new treatment avenues.

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‘A pile of dirt makes me drool’: why some people crave and eat inedible things

From chalk to rubbers and clay, there are a variety of reasons why those with pica syndrome yearn to eat non-foodstuffs. But is this dangerous?

The Guardian - UK

Is it OK to take antidepressants while pregnant?

Mental health conditions including anxiety and depression are among the most common disorders affecting women during pregnancy and after birth.

The Conversation

Pain, trauma and ‘moral injury’: the push to improve birthing care in NSW hospitals

A public hearing of the NSW birth trauma inquiry in Wagga Wagga this week heard calls to overhaul pregnancy and maternal healthcare services

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Researchers have finally discovered the cause of morning sickness in pregnancy—and may be close to a cure

The culprit: a hormone that exists throughout the body in low levels, but is produced in the placenta at higher levels during pregnancy.

Fortune

Black Ohio woman criminally charged after miscarriage underscores the perils of pregnancy post-Roe

A Black Ohio woman who miscarried in her bathroom has been charged with abuse of a corpse

The Independent UK

Kate Cox case reveals toll of US abortion bans on women in medical emergencies

Lawsuits from women denied the procedure despite health risks shows how bans don’t allow for complexities of pregnancy

The Guardian - US

Comments about Sienna Miller's pregnancy just reflect our outdated views on motherhood in 2023

"I just find that judgment so one-sided. And it's so sad."

Marie Claire

Kate Cox’s ‘hellish’ experience reveals the reality of Texas’s abortion exceptions

The legal fight between Kate Cox and Texas courts over her medical emergency underscores the need for states to quickly clarify their sweeping anti-abortion laws Ariana Baio and Kelly Rissman report

The Independent UK

“Seek Help ASAP”: The Net Shares Concerns With Man Worried About Pregnant Wife’s Habits

This man is seeking advice after noticing some peculiar behavior from his pregnant wife. The post “Seek Help ASAP”: The Net Shares Concerns With Man Worried About Pregnant Wife’s Habits first appeared on Bored Panda.

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A breakthrough into the underlying causes of morning sickness raises hopes of a possible cure, much to the delight of hyperemesis sufferers

Here's everything we know so far about the morning sickness breakthrough

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Hypothetical situations or real-life medical tragedies? A judge weighs an Idaho abortion ban lawsuit

An attorney for Idaho has asked a judge to throw out a lawsuit seeking clarity about the medical exemptions to the state’s broad abortion bans

The Independent UK

Scientists have finally discovered the cause of morning sickness

Scientists believe they have found what causes morning sickness in pregnant women

LiveScience

Baby is born alive after growing in mother's abdomen for 29 weeks

Most ectopic pregnancies, in which a fertilized egg implants outside the uterus, take place in a fallopian tube, but in a rare case, a woman experienced one in her abdomen.

Marie Claire

Every Abortion Is an Emergency Abortion

With the Supreme Court poised to rule on a major medication abortion case, even more pregnant people are at risk of being denied reproductive healthcare.

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Doctors uncover root of morning sickness

Researchers identify a cause of severe morning sickness and metformin, a common diabetes drug, may help

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Is a treatment for pregnancy sickness on its way? - Tech & Science Daily podcast

All the stories from Thursday's episode of the Tech & Science Daily podcast.

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Woman Finds A Clever Way To Shut Down MIL Who Insists To Be Present At The Birth Of Her Grandkid

What do you do when your mother-in-law requests you let her be in the delivery room while you give birth? The post Woman Finds A Clever Way To Shut Down MIL Who Insists To Be Present At The Birth Of Her Grandkid first appeared on Bored Panda.

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Scientists Identify Root Cause Of Morning Sickness During Pregnancy

Nausea and vomiting in pregnancy are primarily caused by a single hormone: GDF15. The post Scientists Identify Root Cause Of Morning Sickness During Pregnancy first appeared on Bored Panda.

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We think we have found a cause of pregnancy sickness, and it may lead to a treatment

Sickness in pregnancy, or hyperemesis gravidarum, is common and is thought to affect seven out of ten women at some time in their pregnancy. But, until recently, very little has been known about why it happens.

The Hindu

Conduct pregnancy test in all rape cases and sexual offences on minor children: Karnataka High Court

Hight Court of Karnataka directs conducting pregnancy test and other medical examinations for victims of rape and sexual offences under POCSO Act, to ascertain relevant medical conditions and well-being of victim.

The Independent UK

Jo Pinner: Pregnancy guidance and research is absolutely critical for athletes

The 32-year-old gave birth to son Josh at the end of April and was back training with her team in September.

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