Women's Health Stories

OHSU ‘labor guide’ empowers patients, reduces risk during labor, delivery

By Nicole Rideout September 24, 2026

New study shows low-cost strategy is effective against growing misinformation around childbirth, resistance to evidence-based care.

States with abortion restrictions have worse outcomes for patients using fertility treatment

By Nicole Rideout January 09, 2026

OHSU study highlights continued far-reaching implications of abortion restrictions on reproductive health care.

OHSU research finds persistent racial disparities in cesarean births

By Nicole Rideout November 17, 2025

Findings highlight critical need to address inequities, structural racism in maternal health care.

Study: Team-based care helps pregnant people with substance use disorders

By Angela Yeager September 25, 2025

Coordinated support from medical, behavioral, social service professionals improves outcomes.

OHSU awarded $6.7 million to study effects of cannabis use during pregnancy in people with HIV

By Angela Yeager September 22, 2025

Study will explore impact of THC use on maternal, placental, fetal health in context of HIV infection.

Over-the-counter pill boosts access to contraception, OHSU study finds

By Erik Robinson August 18, 2025

Nationwide study documents 31% percentage point increase in people shifting from no birth control to the over-the-counter oral contraceptive.

OHSU researchers identify protective properties of amniotic fluid

By Nicole Rideout January 30, 2025

Multidisciplinary research team eager to harness the potential of this vital substance to improve prenatal, maternal health.

OHSU clinicians, researchers expand patient-centered approach to reduce HPV prevalence, increase vaccination rates

By Nicole Rideout January 21, 2025

Community partner praises the emphasis on awareness, education, engagement: ‘Information can be provided in the language of the community and services are offered in a location that’s comfortable and convenient’.

OHSU marks 15 years supporting pregnancy research

By Angela Yeager December 16, 2024

Multidisciplinary maternal-fetal medicine team works to improve long-term health of mothers, their children.

OHSU awarded over $2 million to support research of heavy menstrual bleeding

By Nicole Rideout December 12, 2024

Findings will improve patient-provider counseling, inform evidence-based treatment decisions in understudied area.