Obstetrics and Gynecology

New prenatal genetic test is more powerful

10 Feb 2012

NEW YORK, Feb. 10 (UPI) -- Testing a developing fetus' DNA via chromosomal microarray gives more information about disorders than standard prenatal testing, U.S. researchers say.

Study weighs risks and benefits of birthing facilities

9 Feb 2012

( Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine ) In a study to be presented today at the Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine's annual meeting, The Pregnancy Meeting, in Dallas, Texas, researchers will report findings that indicate that the risk of obstetric intervention is lower for women who deliver or intend to deliver outside of hospitals, but there are some higher risks for newborns intended for home ...

Study finds that red blood cell transfusion decreases fatigue in women with acute postpartum anemia

9 Feb 2012

( Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine ) In a study to be presented today at the Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine's annual meeting, The Pregnancy Meeting, in Dallas, Texas, researchers will report findings that show that in women with acute postpartum anemia, due to excessive blood loss during delivery, red blood cell transfusion led to a statistically significant decrease in physical fatigue.