Tag: Pregnancy
Lower Birth Weight, More Weight Gain Seen With In Utero COVID-19 Exposure
Significant proportion of the link between COVID-19 exposure and postnatal growth mediated by birth weight z-score
RSVpreF Vaccine Found to Be Safe, Effective During Pregnancy
Phase 3 trial shows the vaccine is effective against medically attended severe RSV-associated lower respiratory tract illness in infants
Lithium in Maternal Drinking Water Linked to Autism in Offspring
Maternal prenatal exposure to lithium from naturally occurring drinking water sources linked to increased autism spectrum disorder risk
Later-Life Mortality Increased With Pregnancy Complications
Greater mortality risk seen in association with preterm induced labor for Black versus White participants
Higher Risk for CRC Seen in Adults Exposed to Bendectin In Utero
Risk of colorectal cancer higher in offspring exposed in utero during 1960s versus unexposed offspring
Racial Differences Seen in Discretionary Prenatal Care
For example, Black women less likely to have depression screening, more likely to have urine drug test than White women
Little Evidence Assisted Reproduction Affects Offspring’s Pregnancy Outcomes
No obstetric or perinatal complications seen for people conceived with assisted reproductive technologies who become parents
Adverse Maternal Outcomes Up With Motor Vehicle Crashes in Pregnancy
Increased risks seen for placental abruption, prolonged uterine contractions, antepartum hemorrhage, cesarean delivery
Green Space, Tree Coverage Tied to Lower Risk for Postpartum Depression
Physical activity is plausible pathway linking green space to lower risk
Benefits of Maternal Immunization Against Group B Strep Explored
Net monetary benefit from group B Streptococcus vaccination estimated to range from $1.1 to $17 billion
