Tag: Pregnancy
High-Dose Steroid No Benefit to Platelets in Preeclampsia
High-dose methylprednisolone no benefit for women with preeclampsia, platelet counts <150 × 109/L
Vaccination in Pregnancy May Offer Protection for Preemies
Infants born to vaccinated mothers have higher antibody concentrations of vaccine antigens
Twin Gestation Ups Risk of Gestational Diabetes Mellitus
Women with twin gestation and GDM have lower risk of postpartum progression to diabetes
Zika Virus May Be Transmitted Through Oral Sex
New finding adds to growing evidence that sexual transmission of the virus more common than thought
Gut Microbiome Tied to Metabolic Hormones in Early Pregnancy
Findings in overweight and obese women at 16 weeks of gestation
Smoking in Pregnancy Tied to Schizophrenia Risk for Child
Findings based on analysis of maternal levels of cotinine
WHO Changes Advisory Regarding Sexual Transmission of Zika
Women planning to conceive should now wait eight weeks if they or partner live in high Zika-risk areas
ACOG Provides Guidance on Optimizing Postpartum Care
Patient and her ob-gyn should formulate a postpartum care plan during antenatal care
Zika Infects, Replicates in Immune Cells From Placenta
Researchers find virus can replicate in immune cells from the placenta without killing them
Prenatal n-3 LCPUFAs Don’t Cut IgE-Linked Disease in Children
No reduction in disease at age 6 years; protective effect suggested on D. farinae sensitization
