Tag: Pregnancy
USPSTF Recommends Folic Acid to Prevent Neural Tube Defects
Daily supplement of 0.4 to 0.8 mg recommended for people planning to or who could become pregnant
Early Pregnancy Cannabis Exposure Tied to Adverse Pregnancy Outcomes
Adverse outcomes included small for gestational age, medically indicated preterm birth, stillbirth, or hypertensive disorders of pregnancy
Risk for Prediabetes, Diabetes Increased for Those Delivering Large Infants
Increased risk for prediabetes, diabetes seen 10 to 14 years postpartum among those without gestational diabetes mellitus
Intrauterine Vacuum-Induced Hemorrhage Control Device Safe
Device is safe and effective in real-world setting, providing high treatment success for vaginal and cesarean births
Prepregnancy Migraine Tied to Adverse Pregnancy Outcomes
Higher risk seen for preterm birth, gestational hypertension, and preeclampsia
Fasting in Pregnancy Linked to Lower Birth Weight
Dietary composition outside of fasting hours during Ramadan modifies association, which is no longer seen for those with high-fat diets
Link Found Between Maternal HIV Status and Inflammation in Pregnancy
Distinct profile of inflammation/immune activation during pregnancy may negatively influence child growth
Maternal COVID-19 Vaccination Highly Effective for Infants
Highly effective against delta, moderately effective against omicron infection and hospital admission in infants
Perinatal Uninsurance More Likely for Rural Residents
Uninsurance increased during prepregancy, birth, postpartum for rural residents versus urban counterparts
Genetic, Environmental Prenatal Risk Factors Play Role in Early Atopic Dermatitis
Nonmodifiable risk factors include gestational diabetes, maternal history of allergy, prenatal history of eczema
