The following summarizes selected women's health-related blog entries. ~ "Florida Forced Hospitalization Case Proves Sexism is Alive and Well," Bonnie Erbe, U.S. News & World Report's "Politics & Policy": The recent case of a six-months pregnant Florida woman who was "forcibly hospitalized ...
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Blogs Comment On Fla. Forced Hospitalization Ruling, Political Campaign, Other Topics
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Exploring Paths To Fetal Loss Can Shed New Light On Underlying Causes Of FADS
When a pregnancy ends tragically due to fatal abnormalities of the fetus, it is important to understand the medical reasons behind the event. This evaluation can help predict the risk of reoccurrence in future pregnancies. In the case of fetal akinesia deformation sequence (FADS), the fetus may have been affected by a disrupting injury or unavoidable maldevelopment...
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Indian Women Abused By In-Laws During Pregnancy
Physical abuse and maltreatment by in-laws is not uncommon among pregnant and postpartum women in India, and may be compromising maternal and child health, according to a new study led by a Boston University School of Public Health (BUSPH) researcher...
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RCOG Release: Ultrasound Training Programme For Obstetricians And Gynaecologists Launched
A new competence-based ultrasound training programme that is compulsory for doctors undergoing speciality training in obstetrics and gynaecology is now being implemented nationally...
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Fla. Court Wrongfully Compelled Medical Treatment Of Pregnant Woman, Appeals Court Rules
The state of Florida cannot compel a pregnant woman to comply with medical treatment to protect the fetus unless the state shows a compelling interest that overrules the woman's constitutional right to make her own decisions about medical care, a state appellate court ruled Aug. 12, BNA reports...
