Tag: Maternal Health
Second pregnancy rewires the brain differently than the first, study reveals
Research reveals that each pregnancy produces distinct patterns of brain rewiring, with second pregnancies showing different neural changes than first…
Senegalese Surgeon and Burundian Foundation Honoured for Reproductive Health Work
A Senegalese surgeon specialising in obstetric fistula repair and a Burundian maternal health foundation have been honoured with the 2026…
CDC Data Gaps Create ‘Dangerous Blind Spots’ in Disease Tracking, Researchers Warn
Restricted access to CDC data on maternal health, influenza, and communicable diseases is creating critical gaps in public health surveillance,…
Caesarean Delivery Rates Vary Sharply Across Sub-Saharan Africa—New Analysis Reveals Geographic and Economic Drivers
Caesarean delivery rates across sub-Saharan Africa range from under 5% in poorest rural areas to over 40% in wealthy urban…
Maternal congenital heart disease linked to increased developmental vulnerability in children
Children exposed in utero to maternal congenital heart disease face a 28% higher risk of developmental vulnerability at school entry,…
Haitian Women in Florida Face Health Crisis as TPS Uncertainty Deepens Stress and Healthcare Access
The uncertain legal status of Haitian migrants in the United States, particularly women, has become a significant public health concern.…
UK Updates Hepatitis B Screening and Neonatal Immunisation Pathway for Pregnant Women
The UK has released comprehensive guidance on antenatal hepatitis B screening and selective neonatal immunisation, establishing a standardised clinical pathway…
Why Women Choose Freebirth: What Research Reveals About Unattended Childbirth
A growing number of women are choosing unattended childbirth, driven by desire for autonomy and institutional distrust. Research shows freebirth…