Elsevier,
Obesity Pillars, Volume 13, March 2025
This retrospective cohort study linked primary care prenatal data and intrapartum data from women with singleton pregnancies. With the linked data, the researchers explored the association between the timing of Gestational diabetes screening and macrosomia, Large-for-gestational age, shoulder dystocia and caesarean section.
Elsevier,
Women's Studies International Forum, Volume 109, 1 March 2025
This study explores the pervasive and multifaceted violence faced by women with disabilities in Nepal, focusing on the ways in which these experiences are shaped by intersecting social hierarchies, including those based on gender, caste, and socioeconomic status. By calling for more targeted and inclusive strategies that prioritise the perspectives and needs of disabled women, this researh argues that the global commitment to “leave no one behind” will be upheld.
Elsevier
The dapivirine vaginal ring is a discreet prevention choice for women at substantial risk of HIV infection as part of combination prevention approaches. This study covers a gap on research including on breastfeeding women. Those living in areas of substantial HIV transmission need options to initiate an HIV prevention method before or during pregnancy and continue their chosen method through breastfeeding and beyond.
Elsevier,
Sexual and Reproductive Healthcare, Volume 43, March 2025
The authors suggest that being denied a desired contraceptive method (downward coercion) may have a more profound negative impact on patients' self-efficacy, self-esteem, and reproductive autonomy. Patient autonomy needs to be safeguarded
