Low-risk pregnancies may result in fewer interventions with midwives
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.
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Longer estrogen exposure improves cognitive function
Based on a new study, postmenopausal women may see improved cognitive function with endogenous estrogen exposure (EEE).
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Do alternative therapies help with menopause?
A 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.
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Suggestions to help parents reduce child’s anxiety
The 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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Do alternative therapies help with menopause?
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Brain Health is Womenʼs Health
March 2019 Vol. 7 No. 1The National Association of Nurse Practitioners in Women’s Health (NPWH) supports collaborative action to . . .
Read MoreThe history of secnidazole
March 2019 Vol. 7 No. 1Author: 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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September 2019 Vol. 7 No. 3Author: By Gay Johnson, CEO
Gay Johnson, CEO
Message from the CEO
For almost 23 years, I have had the . . .
Editor-in-Chief's Message | September 2019
September 2019 Vol. 7 No. 3Author: By Beth Kelsey, EdD, APRN, WHNP-BC, FAANP
Dear Colleagues,
In July 2019, the NPWH Board of Directors approved a position statement entitled . . .
Preventing Postpartum Depression Closer to Home
Author: By Melissa Schenkman, MPH, MSJ
About one out of every nine expectant mothers in the United States experiences symptoms of . . .
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My work on a mobile OB/GYN unit
Author: 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 . . .
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Focus on sexual health | Bacterial vaginosis: Impact of sexual activity, implications for sexual health
September 2019 Vol. 7 No. 3Author: By Brooke M. Faught, DNP, WHNP-BC, NCMP, IF
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Bacterial vaginosis (BV) is the most prevalent vaginal infection. Although BV is . . .
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