Tag: Pregnancy
Most Obstetricians Screen for Group B Strep at 35 to 37 Weeks
Variation in sites used to collect samples and in first-line intrapartum antibiotic prophylaxis agents
Probiotic Supplements May Help Prevent Infantile Eczema
No significant difference for prevention of asthma, wheezing, or rhinoconjunctivitis
No Significant Pregnancy Risks for Topical Retinoid Exposure
No significantly increased risk of major congenital malformations, spontaneous abortion, prematurity
Increasing Cervical Length Linked to Prolonged Pregnancy
Increased likelihood of prolonged pregnancy with increasing cervical length among nulliparous women
Early Healthy Eating Intervention in Pregnancy Helps Obese Women
Healthy eating tops physical activity intervention for obese pregnant women at risk of GDM
Prenatal Genetic Tests Can Identify Maternal Cancers
Abnormal findings on early test don't always indicate birth defects, researchers say
Metformin in Pregnancy Shows No Effect on Infant Birth Weight
However, metformin can help to control women's blood glucose, researchers find
Work Restriction Notes Should Be Carefully Written
Case vignette illustrates consequences of poorly written note for pregnant patient
Herpes Simplex Virus Can Mimic Premature Rupture of Membranes
Case vignette describes woman with leakage of clear fluid, despite normal amniotic fluid volume
Another Study Shows Link Between SSRIs and Birth Defects
But finding doesn't prove medications caused increased risk of birth defects
