Dr. Smily addresses some of the most common concerns, providing evidence-based advice on postpartum recovery, nutrition, ...

Preterm delivery, premature rupture of membranes, chorioamnionitis and postpartum infection are more common in pregnant women with untreated gonorrhea. [6] Gonorrhea is transmitted to the newborn ...

Pregnant patients in their third trimester and postpartum women showed higher risk for IPD compared with nonpregnant patients.

Postpartum depression isn't just something new moms can struggle with — studies show new dads can also be affected. In the United States, about 1 in 7 women experiences postpartum depression ...

Patients with SLE vs individuals without autoimmune disease demonstrated higher rates of peripartum complications.

The workshop focused on enhancing infection prevention and control practices through hands-on training, live demonstrations, ...

Exposure to higher temperature in pregnancy and postpartum may raise postpartum depression risk. Targeted interventions may benefit mothers exposed to higher temperatures. Exposure to higher ...

infections, fistulas, and incontinence. Insurance interruptions and lack of coordination among healthcare providers can further compound health issues during the postpartum transition. These ...

Researchers call this the "postpartum cliff ... the most common serious health problems are excessive bleeding, infection, and preeclampsia and high blood pressure (which might seem to be ...

In our Health Alert, today is Maternal Health Awareness Day—a day dedicated to raising awareness about the maternal mortality crisis here in the U.S.