Tag: Pregnancy
CDC: Infant Outcomes Worst for Those Born in the Delta
Infants born in the Delta more likely to be born preterm, have low birth weight, die in first year of life
USPSTF Urges Asymptomatic Bacteriuria Screening in Pregnancy
No net benefit seen for screening, treatment of asymptomatic bacteriuria for nonpregnant adults
Anemia in Early Pregnancy May Harm Child Neurodevelopment
Odds for ASD, ADHD, intellectual disability increased with anemia diagnosed during first 30 weeks
Prenatal, Postnatal Exposures Tied to Blood Pressure in Children
Chemical, environmental, meteorological factors may impact systolic, diastolic BP
Remote, Postpartum BP Checks Feasible in Women With HTN
Study demonstrates high compliance, retention, and patient satisfaction with the program
Acetaminophen in Pregnancy May Affect Childhood Behavior
12 variables, mainly features of hyperactive or attentive behavior, tied to acetaminophen use
n-3 PUFAs Do Not Lower Risk for Early Preterm Delivery
Maternal supplementation with n-3 long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids did not lower risk
Supine, Non-Left-Sided Sleep Not Linked to Pregnancy Outcomes
Supine or right lateral sleep position not tied to higher risk for composite of adverse pregnancy outcomes
Quality-Improvement Tool Improves Iron Outcomes in Pregnancy
Toolkit includes diagnostic and management pathways plus educational resources
1970 to 2010 Saw Large Jump in Hypertension During Pregnancy
Overall prevalence of chronic HTN 0.63 percent; rate more than twofold higher for black women
