maternal health

Tuesday September 23, 2014

Even When Abortion Is Illegal, The Market May Sell Pills For Abortion

In the markets of San Salvador, El Salvador, you can have your palm read, you can buy plumbing tools ... and you can purchase abortion pills. John Poole/NPR hide caption

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Even When Abortion Is Illegal, The Market May Sell Pills For Abortion

September 23, 2014 • An ulcer drug is dramatically changing the face of back-alley abortions in developing countries and cutting the rate of maternal deaths. Misoprostol is widely available even where abortion is banned.

Even When Abortion Is Illegal, The Market May Sell Pills For Abortion

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Monday May 12, 2014

Driving While Pregnant Is Riskier Than You Might Think

Be a bit more careful? The risk of a traffic accident rises by about 40 percent during the second trimester of pregnancy. iStockphoto hide caption

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Driving While Pregnant Is Riskier Than You Might Think

May 12, 2014 • Expectant mothers are more likely to get into serious car crashes, a study finds. The risk is highest in the second trimester, when accident rates are similar to those for people with sleep apnea.

Thursday January 12, 2012

Researchers Say 3 Embryos Is Too Many For IVF

Less may be more when it comes to the number of embryos for in vitro fertilization. iStockphoto.com hide caption

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Researchers Say 3 Embryos Is Too Many For IVF

January 12, 2012 • British researchers say the time has come to buckle down on the number of embryos used during in-vitro fertilization. Three or more is entirely too many, they concluded after looking at data on more than 124,000 IVF treatments.

Wednesday August 31, 2011

Latest Frontier In Reducing Childhood Mortality: Neonatal Deaths

August 31, 2011 • In the last two decades, neonatal mortality rates have declined. But in eight countries, including five in Africa, the rates have climbed. Overall, 41 percent of deaths in kids under five now happen during the period soon after birth.

Tuesday August 9, 2011

In Nigeria, Selling Men On Birth Control Is An Uphill Battle

Although various types of contraceptive methods are available in Nigeria, about 20 percent of women say they're not able to access them. Sometimes their husbands stand in the way. GEORGE OSODI/ASSOCIATED PRESS hide caption

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In Nigeria, Selling Men On Birth Control Is An Uphill Battle

August 9, 2011 • Nigeria's birth rate remain high. Rather than reach out to women, one family planning program is reaching out to men to promote the use of long-term contraception.