Tag: Pregnancy
CDC: 10 Percent of U.S. Women Consume Alcohol While Pregnant
And 3 percent binge drink while expecting
Combinations of Pregnancy Complications Predict CVD Death
Preterm birth plus hemorrhage, gestational or preexisting HTN tied to 4- to 7-fold higher risk
PCB Exposure Linked to Higher Risk of Gestational Diabetes
But exposure to DDE and HCB during early pregnancy wasn't associated with GDM risk
Longer, Shorter Interpregnancy Interval Tied to Higher ASD Risk
Higher autism risk seen in children born after <2-year or >6-year interval
Gaining Weight in Adulthood Linked to Lower Fecundity
Correlations also seen for being overweight, obese in adulthood, being underweight at age 18
USPSTF: Evidence Lacking for Iron Deficiency Anemia Screening
Insufficient evidence for screening and routine iron supplementation in pregnancy
Review Explores Postpartum Weight-Loss Strategies
Greater weight loss with self-monitoring interventions, those that combine diet and exercise
Early Exposure to Secondhand Smoke May Up A-Fib Risk Later
Effect strongest for those without other risk factors, but more study needed
Cervical Pessary Doesn’t Reduce Preterm Birth in Twin Pregnancy
Little difference in rate of spontaneous birth <34 weeks, perinatal death with use of cervical pessary
Lack of Sufficient Iodine Nutrition Common During Pregnancy
More targeted intervention strategies needed to optimize iodine nutrition during pregnancy
