Tag: Childbirth

Largest change was seen for births at 37 weeks, which increased 42 percent; large decline seen in late-term, postterm births

Risk increased for preterm births, moderate-to-late preterm births, very preterm births, small for gestational age

37 percent of placental swabs yielded potential pathogens compared with 2 percent of blood cultures

Twelve tools validated to measure respectful maternity care; no single tool stands out as the best measure

Additionally, positive parent-infant interactions seen

Lower rates seen for White non-Hispanic mothers, mothers younger than 25 years; higher rates seen for higher-order births

More pronounced effect seen for moderate- versus low- and high-intensity exercise and for three to four times/week

Findings seen across Black, White, and Asian individuals but not Hispanic individuals

Zurzuvae not only presents a new way to treat postpartum depression, but it also 'appears to be fast-acting'

Medicaid respondents reported less use of primary, specialty, and dental care in the postpartum year