Tag: Pregnancy
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
Maternal Hyperglycemia Not Linked to Obesity in Offspring
Higher maternal fasting plasma glucose not linked to obesity after adjustment for maternal BMI
Prenatal Exposure to H2 Blockers, PPIs Ups Asthma Risk
Small but significantly increased risk of asthma in offspring; higher risk with greater exposure
Pregnancy Outcomes Good for Women With Controlled SLE
Blacks, Hispanics face greater odds of complications; reasons why are unclear
ACOG: Doctors Should Urge Against Prenatal Marijuana Use
Recommendation notes evidence has shown it can affect infant brain development
Case Report: Pregnancy Could Mask Symptoms of Ebola
Suppressed immune response might delay symptoms, experts say
Maternal Stress-Linked Changes in Vaginal Microbiota Explored
Changes in vaginal microbiota impact vaginal immunity, metabolic processes in mouse model
Unexpected Problems in 29 Percent of Low-Risk Pregnancies
Higher risk of some complications such as vacuum and forceps delivery among low-risk pregnancies
