Tag: Pregnancy
Universal 3rd-Trimester Syphilis Rescreening Not Cost-Effective
19-fold higher seroconversion incidence for universal rescreening to be cost-effective
Iodine Supplementation in Pregnancy Cost Saving in U.K.
In offspring cohort, estimated discounted lifetime value of one additional IQ point was £3,297
Lifestyle Intervention Cuts GDM Among High-Risk Women
Lower weight gain with intervention, and increase in leisure-time physical activity, dietary quality
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