Obstetrics & Gynecology
Helping Mothers Recover When the Psychological Trauma of Giving Birth Lingers
Although childbirth is often viewed as a uniformly happy event, it can also be a physically and psychologically stressful experience.
Read MoreMore than Just Hindering Fires – Can Flame Retardants Interfere with Fertility?
In a new study published in Environmental Health Perspectives, a team of researchers investigated the potential connection between exposure to flame retardant chemicals found in household products— called PFRs — and pregnancy.
Read MorePotentially Dangerous Pregnancy Complication Leads to Significant Health and Cost Burdens for Mothers and Their Babies
Globally, preeclampsia and other related disorders of pregnancy are a leading cause of maternal and infant illness and death.
Read MoreWomen’s Health Week 2017
In honor of National Women’s Health Week this week, we put together a few highlights of the many Massachusetts General Hospital researchers who are investigating important topics pertaining to women’s health: Eve Valera, PhD, a researcher at the Martinos Center for Biomedical Imaging, is working to learn more about the traumatic brain injuries suffered by…
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