A new study from Obstetrics & Gynecology indicates that women with low-risk pregnancies, who delivered in a hospital setting with a midwife, may need fewer interventions and cesarean sections (C-sections) than women who saw obstetricians. However, these results may reveal more questions than answers.
Read MoreBased on a new study, postmenopausal women may see improved cognitive function with endogenous estrogen exposure (EEE).
Read MoreA recent study examined the use of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) to help women as they transition into menopause. These CAM therapies included nutrition-based options, physical treatments, psychological therapies, herbal medicines, and folk medicines.
Read MoreThe Journal of the American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry released a study in March 2019 that showcases steps parents can take, in addition to standard therapy, to help lower or prevent anxiety in their children.
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A recent study examined the use of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) to help women . . .
Read MoreThe National Association of Nurse Practitioners in Women’s Health (NPWH) supports collaborative action to . . .
Read MoreAuthor: By Brooke M. Faught, DNP, WHNP-BC, NCMP, IF and Kecia Harris, PhD
In September 2017, the FDA approved secnidazole for the treatment of bacterial vaginosis. Although new . . .
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Gay Johnson, CEO
Message from the CEO
For almost 23 years, I have had the . . .
Author: By Beth Kelsey, EdD, APRN, WHNP-BC, FAANP
Dear Colleagues,
In July 2019, the NPWH Board of Directors approved a position statement entitled . . .
Author: By Melissa Schenkman, MPH, MSJ
About one out of every nine expectant mothers in the United States experiences symptoms of . . .
Read MoreAuthor: By Angela D. Alston, DNP, APRN-CNP, WHNP and Randee Masciola, DNP, APRN-CNP, WHNP
Five years ago, I transitioned into a leadership role as manager of the advanced practice . . .
Read MoreAuthor: By Brooke M. Faught, DNP, WHNP-BC, NCMP, IF
Brooke M. Faught
Bacterial vaginosis (BV) is the most prevalent vaginal infection. Although BV is . . .
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