Tag: Pregnancy
Websites Offer Poor Information About C-Section
Findings based on assessment of Brazilian sites, which often fail to mention risks
Hx of Depression Tied to Higher Risk of Gestational Diabetes
Likelihood of history of depression elevated in women with GDM, after controlling for confounders
Review: Vegan-Vegetarian Diets Seem Safe in Pregnancy
Limited evidence suggests diets are safe, although women may be at risk of vitamin B12, iron deficiency
Exogenous Progesterone Increases Nuchal Translucency
Increase also seen in women at low risk for fetal aneuploidies
USPSTF: Evidence Lacking for Routine Iron Supplementation
Task force also concludes there's too little information to recommend screening for deficiencies
Glyburide in Gestational DM Linked to Complications
Associated with more infant intensive care and respiratory distress
NKF: Many Nephrologists Report Pregnant Patients on Dialysis
Survey of nephrologists shows kidney failure becoming more common for expectant moms
Prenatal Exposure to Pollutants May Affect Fetal Brain
Small study found higher risk of ADHD symptoms, other thinking and behavioral problems
Gaining Just 5 Kilograms Greatly Ups T2DM Risk After GDM
Obese women who gained ≥5 kg found 40 times more likely to develop type 2 diabetes
Any Kidney Disease to Be Seen As Relevant in Pregnancy
Careful monitoring necessary, researchers say
