There is no one perfect age to get pregnant. However, having a baby after 35 increases many risks, both to you and your future child. This fact may have led you to believe that not many people have babies after this point, but the truth is, many do get pregnant around this time and go on to have healthy babies. In fact, the rate of people having babies in this decade has been on the rise since 1985. In 2021, those between the ages of 40 and 44 gave birth at the rate of 12.6 babies for every 1,000 women.

How to Have a Healthy Pregnancy in Your 40s

Christian Azubike Enwuru1, Adenike Shola Aiyedobgon2, Morakinyo Bamikole Ajayi1 &. BMC Women's Health volume 24, Article number: 415 (2024) Cite this article. This study was undertaken to determine the prevalence of Bacterial Vaginosis (BV), Trichomonas Vaginalis (TV) co-infection, and the antibacterial sensitivity profile of bacterial isolates. Methods. The study was...

Bacterial vaginosis (BV) and Trichomonas vaginalis (TV) co-infection, and bacterial antibiogram profile of pregnant women studied in Lagos, Nigeria

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Disclaimer: This article was written with the help of A.I. software. Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes, known for his prowess on the football field, made a personal announcement during a press conference on Tuesday. The three-time Super Bowl champion revealed that he and his wife, Brittany Mahomes, are expecting their third child and that this will be their last.

Patrick Mahomes Reveals He's 'Done' Having Kids with Wife Brittany Mahomes After Baby No. 3

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It is no surprise that all gynecologists aren’t the same. Black female gynecologists understand the unique experiences and challenges faced by Black women, including systemic racism, cultural differences, and social determinants that affect health outcomes. They recognize the importance of cultural sensitivity, empathy, and trust in the patient-provider relationship. Now with more powerful, black women… Continue reading Black Gynecologists Speak: Essential Health Tips For Your Uterus

Black Gynecologists Speak: Essential Health Tips For Your Uterus

Medically reviewed by Renita White, MDMedically reviewed by Renita White, MD. Most fetuses are nestled inside the uterus (womb), curled up tight. This cozy position, knees to chest, is known as the fetal position. During pregnancy, the fetal position also refers to the direction a fetus faces in the uterus and is especially important as you approach delivery.

Fetal Position in the Womb

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Former US First Lady Michelle Obama revealed in her memoir she had a miscarriage. UK singer-songwriter and actor Lily Allen has gone on the record about her stillbirth.

Both miscarriage and stillbirth are sadly familiar terms for pregnancy loss. They can be traumatic life events for the prospective parents and family, and their impacts can be long-lasting. But the terms can be confused.

Here are some similarities and differences between miscarriage and stillbirth, and why they matter.

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What’s the difference between miscarriage and stillbirth?

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A new study suggests that the drug rapamycin may delay ovarian aging, extending fertility and delaying the onset of menopause by as much as five years.

Common drug could extend women's fertility by as much as 5 years

Among patients with fibromyalgia, there was a moderate negative correlation between vitamin D and physical functioning as well as between magnesium and stiffness. An exploratory study evaluating the link between specific micronutrients and the symptoms of fibromyalgia revealed vitamin D and magnesium played a role in physical function and stiffness among patients.1.

Vitamin D, Magnesium Deficiency Linked to Worse Fibromyalgia Symptoms

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HEALTHY babies born to overweight mums are more likely to die unexpectedly in the first year of life. A study looked at rates of sudden unexpected infant death (SUID) - which is without an obvious cause. It often happens when the baby is asleep, giving it the nickname 'cot death'.

Babies born to obese mums are at ‘greater risk of sudden unexpected infant death’

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If you're a Gen Xer or millennial, you may have noticed an unsettling trend lately: the mention of the word perimenopause pops up more and more. You may even be getting Facebook ads about it now (rude). But you can't argue that the frequency you find yourself Googling about perimenopause has definitely spiked. And one of the questions likely plaguing you right now is WTF is up with bleeding during perimenopause.

Bleeding During Perimenopause Can Be A Roller Coaster. Here’s What You Should Know.

We often don’t think about pelvic health until something goes wrong, like pain during intercourse. Our expert explains how to spot the signs of pelvic dysfunction.

You need to focus on your pelvic health. A doctor explains why

When you have a baby, no one can seem to resist the urge to kiss your newborn and soak up that amazing newborn smell. That’s understandable, truly. Let’s state the obvious. “Babies are really cute and have little chunky cheeks and look very kissable,” says Gina Posner, MD,...

‘Put Those Lethal Lips Away’—TikTok Nurse Warns About Danger of Kissing Newborns

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Many women think urinary leakage is normal after childbirth, but it may be a sign of pelvic organ prolapse

Harnessing Your Health: Addressing pelvic floor issues after childbirth

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Hormonal acne is common, and it doesn't necessarily mean there's something wrong with your hormones, experts say. Here's what it does mean.

Hormonal acne doesn't mean you have a hormonal imbalance. Here's what it does mean.

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a common, chronic condition that affects the gastrointestinal system (GI). Although it does not cause visible harm to the GI tract, it affects the patient’s quality of life and their choice of food. IBS is characterized by various symptoms that differ in severity and frequency.

Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS): Understanding the Signs and Symptoms

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Women with severe endometriosis are 10 times more likely to get ovarian cancer, while people with endometriosis of any severity are four times as likely, a study suggests. But patients shouldn't panic.

Endometriosis may quadruple risk of ovarian cancer, study finds

After a long and (at least partially) relaxing summer, back to school can hit parents like a bucket of ice water. We trade long afternoons at the pool for teacher meet-and-greets and open houses, waking up early for the bus, enrolling in new clubs, tracking down just the right brand of #2 pencils, and getting our kids whatever $70 water bottle is popular these days.

Back to School Stress Is So Real, 60% of Parents Say They're Driven to Tears

If you've noticed that the appearance of your belly button has changed during pregnancy, you're not alone. Anecdotally, some people report that their "innie" belly button pops out and develops into an "outie" belly button, typically just before or during the third trimester. This is likely due to the increasing...

How Being Pregnant Affects Your Belly Button

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A bill quietly introduced this spring in the Colorado legislature to decriminalize the possession of drug paraphernalia obtained by harm reductionists has become law. As low-key as the legislation was introduced, the bill was signed into law without fanfare June 6. It garnered little to no media attention.

Colorado legalizes needles, pipes for meth and crack if obtained by harm reduction group

Administration of low-dose prednisone or intravenous immunoglobulins (IVIg) to pregnant patients with primary immune thrombocytopenia (ITP) prior to childbirth can reduce the risk of some delivery-related adverse events, according to a cohort study published in Platelets. “The high cesarean section rate has always been a prominent pregnancy issue in ITP...

ITP Treatment Prior to Childbirth May Improve Outcomes

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Understanding Beta-hCG Levels and What They Mean in Early Pregnancy

Many pregnant people and those trying to conceive may have heard the term beta-hCG in relation to pregnancy testing and wonder what it means. Essentially, a...

Understanding Beta-hCG Levels and What They Mean in Early Pregnancy

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