Tag: Pregnancy
Monofilament Suture Not Superior for Vaginal Cervical Cerclage
No significant difference seen in percentage of women with pregnancy loss for those receiving monofilament suture, braided suture
Maternal Exposure to PFAS Tied to Reproductive Function of Male Offspring
Higher maternal PFAS exposure linked to poorer semen quality in male offspring in young adulthood
FDA Approves Boostrix for Third-Trimester Administration
Approval is specifically for use during pregnancy to prevent pertussis in infants whose mothers are vaccinated during pregnancy
7 Million U.S. Women Live in Maternity Care ‘Deserts’
Report from the March of Dimes states care is actually diminishing in places where it is needed most
Antenatal Steroids May Improve Outcomes in Extreme Preemies
Full course of antenatal steroids at GA 22 weeks or earlier tied to greater likelihood of survival to discharge, survival without major morbidity
Acetaminophen Exposure in Utero Tied to Child Neurobehavioral Problems
Problems with sleep, attention seen at age 3 years in children exposed to acetaminophen in utero
Antidepressants in Pregnancy Do Not Affect Child Neurodevelopment
Only crude associations seen between risk for neurodevelopmental outcomes and exposure to antidepressants
In Utero Exposure to Natural Disaster Ups Child Psychopathology
Exposure to Hurricane Sandy in utero linked to increased risk for depressive disorders, anxiety disorders, attention-deficit/behavioral disorders
Continuation of Anti-TNF for IBD After 24 Weeks of Pregnancy Beneficial
Risk for maternal IBD relapse and prematurity reduced with continuation of anti-TNF after 24 weeks of pregnancy
About 84 Percent of Pregnancy-Related Deaths Preventable
About 22 percent of pregnancy-related deaths occurred during pregnancy and 25 percent occurred on the day of delivery or within one week
