2.27.19 | Maternal Health
Pregnancy Complications May Influence Women’s Future Heart Health
A growing body of evidence shows women may have an increased risk of heart disease in the decades following a pregnancy in which they suffered from complications such as gestational diabetes or preeclampsia.
2.14.19 | Policy
SWHR Input on NICHD Strategic Plan for FY2020-2024
SWHR sent a letter to Dr. Diana W. Bianchi, Director of the Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health […]
1.22.19 | Maternal Health
New Treatments, Universal Screening May Ease Burden of Perinatal Depression
The most common, most underdiagnosed, and most undertreated pregnancy-related complication in the United States is perinatal depression — depression that occurs during pregnancy or within the first year after delivery. An estimated 10 to 20 percent of new mothers experience perinatal depression (a more inclusive term than postpartum depression), with half of these women going undiagnosed and untreated.
10.3.18 | Research and Clinical Trials
SWHR Applauds Report Addressing Research Gaps on Safe, Effective Therapies for Pregnant and Lactating Women
The Society for Women’s Health Research commends the Task Force on Research Specific to Pregnant Women and Lactating Women for its comprehensive, evidence-based report with pragmatic recommendations for addressing critical knowledge gaps on safe and effective medication for pregnant and lactating women.
8.8.18 | Policy
SWHR Comments on FDA Guidance on Pregnant Women in Clinical Trials
SWHR submitted comments to the federal Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regarding FDA’s recently issued draft guidance on recommendations for the […]
11.9.17 | Maternal Health
SWHR Receives NICHD Director’s Award for PregSource Partnership
SWHR was awarded the National Institute of Child Health and Human Development's Director’s Award for its participation as a partner agency in PregSourceTM, a crowdsourcing research project that aims to improve knowledge of pregnancy by collecting information directly from pregnant women.
5.17.17 | Sleep
Sleep, Pregnancy, And Your Future Health
This guest blog by Judette Louis MD, MPH from University of South Florida and SWHR Interdisciplinary Network on Sleep Member and Mary Ashley Cain MD from University of South Florida explores the overlaps of sleep and pregnancy.
11.10.16 | Maternal Health
Baby On Board With Military Maternity Leave Policy
This Veteran’s Day, in addition to thanking all veterans for their service, SWHR has examined a national issue that has made some progress, but one we cannot be completely proud of yet—maternity leave policy and subsequent health concerns for the average woman and for those serving in the armed forces.
9.14.16 | Maternal Health
Obstructive Sleep Apnea and Pregnancy
A guest blog by Judette Louis, MD, MPH from University of South Florida and SWHR Interdisciplinary Network on Sleep Member and Yu Sun Bin, PhD, MPH from University of Sydney discusses excessive sleepiness, obstructive sleep apnea, and pregnancy.
7.6.16 | Maternal Health
The Reality of Premature Birth
Premature birth, or “preterm” birth, is any birth that occurs before the first 37 weeks of pregnancy. According to March of Dimes, there are approximately 380,000 premature births each year.
