The first pill to treat post-pregnancy depression will soon be available, after the Food and Drug Administration approved it
One in eight new mothers in the U.S. suffers from postpartum depression, according to the CDC, and some researchers say the rate might be higher. The first pill to treat post-pregnancy depression will soon be available, after the Food and Drug Administration approved it Friday.#cdc
Source: Reuters: Health - August 5, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

FDA Approves First Pill for Postpartum Depression
Because the pill works faster than other antidepressants and is taken for only two weeks, it may encourage more treatment of the debilitating condition.
Source: NYT Health - August 4, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Pam Belluck Tags: Pregnancy and Childbirth Mental Health and Disorders Women and Girls Drugs (Pharmaceuticals) Antidepressants Depression (Mental) Clinical Trials Anxiety and Stress Biogen Inc Food and Drug Administration Sage Therapeutics United Stat Source Type: news

Instagram ' s New Safety Feature Cuts Down On Unsolicited DMs
Instagram is launching a safety feature designed to help protect users from receiving unwanted images and videos in their direct messages. The platform began testing the new feature in June. Instagram users have always been able to send an unlimited number of message requests, but moving forward,…#cindysouthworth #meta
Source: Reuters: Health - August 4, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Africa: New Pepfar Initiative - Safe Births, Healthy Babies
[State Department] In 2024, the U.S. President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) intends to, subject to availability of appropriated funds and completion of congressional notification procedures, launch the Safe Births, Healthy Babies Initiative - a two-year $40 million PEPFAR effort to accelerate progress to eliminate mother-to-child transmission (MTCT) in PEPFAR supported high HIV burden countries.
Source: AllAfrica News: HIV-Aids and STDs - August 4, 2023 Category: Infectious Diseases Tags: Africa HIV-Aids and STDs External Relations Health and Medicine Pregnancy and Childbirth United States, Canada and Africa Source Type: news

Lindsay Lohan Proclaims " I ' m Not a Regular Mom, I ' m a Postpartum Mom "
Lindsay Lohan is embracing mom life in her first update since welcoming her baby boy! The actress, 36, shared a mirror selfie on Instagram Wednesday as she opened up about the changes to her body throughout pregnancy and postpartum, "I am so proud of what this body was able to accomplish during…#lindsaylohan #subscribe #coverstories #castreunions #digitalcovers #doubletalk #hollywood #postpartum
Source: Reuters: Health - August 3, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Thousands of Americans potentially exposed to toxic Covid and pregnancy tests made at Chinese-run biolab in California
A poorly maintained biolab harboring over a dozen infectious diseases had previously manufactured and sold unapproved Covid tests, posing a health danger to tens of thousands of Americans.
Source: the Mail online | Health - August 3, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Tydemy recall: Your birth control pills may be ineffective, FDA warns
The medication, sold in 2022 and 2023, could potentially result in unwanted pregnancies, according to Lupin Pharmaceuticals. Some birth control pills are being recalled over concerns that they might have reduced effectiveness. Read Full Story#lupinpharmaceuticals #readfullstory
Source: Reuters: Health - August 3, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

New Google Tool Lets Users Track And Delete Search Results About Themselves
Google launched new privacy tools to help users track and delete search results about themselves like untrue information, unwanted contact details, or copyright violations, a move to assuage users’ concerns about privacy. Google’s new tool will gather search results about users in a personal…#google #pewresearch #tiktok #bytedance #pew #toktok #shouzichew #uscongress
Source: Reuters: Health - August 3, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

“ No ” to Sex Education Fuels Early Pregnancies in Central America
Two pregnant girls walk through the center of the capital of El Salvador, a country with one of the highest rates of pregnancies among girls aged 10 to 14, and where, as in the rest of Central America, what prevails are conservative views opposed to the teaching of sex education in schools, which is essential to reducing the phenomenon. CREDIT: Francisco Campos / IPSBy Edgardo AyalaSAN SALVADOR , Aug 3 2023 (IPS) Pregnancies among girls and adolescents continue unabated in Central America, where legislation to prevent them, when it exists, is a dead letter, and governments are influenced by conservative sectors opposed to ...
Source: IPS Inter Press Service - Health - August 3, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: Edgardo Ayala Tags: Active Citizens Civil Society Development & Aid Featured Gender Headlines Health Latin America & the Caribbean Population Regional Categories Sustainable Development Goals Women's Health Abortion Central America El Salvador G Source Type: news

Elite athletes show they can perform after pregnancy – but how soon should they test their limits?
Beyond physical changes, some experts suggest that pregnancy may help athletes develop mental resilience and coping strategies, contributing to improved performanceAcommentator ’s suggestion during Australia ’s opening Women’s World Cup match that “motherhood” had “not blunted” midfielder Katrina Gorry’s “competitive instincts” drew widespread criticism.Gorry, who later said she did not take the comment personally, is far from the first mother to come back to the highest levels of elite sport. Her post-pregnancy return is emblematic of a growing trend among female athletes, who overcome remarkable physi...
Source: Guardian Unlimited Science - August 3, 2023 Category: Science Authors: Donna Lu Tags: Pregnancy Sport Football Women's football Science Medical research Health Source Type: news

FDA recalls 350,000 Tydemy birth control pills sold since last June because they might not work
Hundreds of thousands of birth control pills have been recalled after the manufacturer found they were ineffective, potentially resulting in an unplanned pregnancy.
Source: the Mail online | Health - August 3, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Lindsay Lohan shares post-baby body selfie: ' I ' m not a regular mom, I ' m a postpartum mom '
"The Parent Trap" star, 37, shared the first glimpse of her life postpartum since welcoming her son Luai, an Arabic name that means "shield" or "protector." "I am so proud of what this body was able to accomplish during these months of pregnancy and now, recovery," Lohan wrote on Instagram…#parenttrap #arabic #lohan #selfie #amypoehler #meangirls #lisaannwalter #awwwww #jonathanbennett #badershammas
Source: Reuters: Health - August 3, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Nigeria: #WorldBreastfeedingWeek - Making Breastfeeding Work for Nigerian Mothers
[Nigeria Health Watch] Breastfeeding is an important part of a baby's growth, especially during the first 1000 days. This period, from conception to the child's second birthday, is critical for a child's development and overall well-being. However, for many mothers who must return to work, continued breastfeeding can be difficult if they are not supported. While some working mothers receive the necessary support, others encounter significant challenges that hinder their ability to practice exclusive breastfeeding (EBF) for the f
Source: AllAfrica News: Pregnancy and Childbirth - August 3, 2023 Category: OBGYN Tags: Health and Medicine Nigeria Pregnancy and Childbirth Sustainable Development West Africa Women and Gender Source Type: news

Nigeria: World Breastfeeding Week - Real Reasons Mothers Must Breastfeed Babies - Lactation Expert
[Premium Times] Every year, WBD is celebrated in the first week of August to raise awareness about the importance of breastfeeding and its benefits.
Source: AllAfrica News: Pregnancy and Childbirth - August 3, 2023 Category: OBGYN Tags: Health and Medicine Nigeria Pregnancy and Childbirth West Africa Source Type: news

Somalia: UN Root for More Robust Breastfeeding Awareness
[Shabelle] Mogadishu -- Somalia and the UN agencies on Tuesday started World Breastfeeding Week, calling for all to promote and support breastfeeding awareness in every setting.
Source: AllAfrica News: Pregnancy and Childbirth - August 3, 2023 Category: OBGYN Tags: East Africa Health and Medicine Nutrition Pregnancy and Childbirth Somalia Source Type: news

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