Advertisement
Home Tags Pregnancy

Tag: Pregnancy

It is important to discuss family planning and pregnancy proactively in women of childbearing age who have multiple sclerosis

Management of MS in Pregnancy Reviewed in U.K. Guideline

0
Pros and cons of continuing treatment throughout pregnancy should be discussed individually
Long periods of undisturbed sleep during pregnancy are associated with late stillbirth

Undisturbed Maternal Sleep Tied to Higher Risk for Late Stillbirth

0
Maternal sleep patterns have been overlooked as indicators of maternal, newborn health
The American Gastroenterological Association report

New Guidelines Introduced for Inflammatory Bowel Disease in Pregnancy

0
Guidance explains best practices for managing patients across continuum of care and pregnancy
Delayed contraceptive initiation is associated with unwanted pregnancy within three months of sexual debut

Delayed Contraception Leads to Early Unwanted Pregnancy

0
More African-American, Hispanic, low-income respondents report delayed contraceptive initiation
Pregnant women with 2009 H1N1 influenza admitted to an intensive care unit have an increased risk for adverse birth outcomes

Adverse Birth Outcomes Up for Women With H1N1 Flu in ICU

0
Pregnant women admitted to ICU with flu more likely to deliver preterm infants, low birth-weight infants
The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force recommends hepatitis B virus infection screening in pregnant women at their first prenatal visit. These findings form the basis of a draft recommendation statement published online Jan. 8 by the task force.

USPSTF Affirms Guidance for Hep B Screening at First Prenatal Visit

0
Evidence convincing that universal prenatal screening reduces perinatal transmission of HBV
Use of the antiepileptic drug valproate during pregnancy is associated with an increased risk for attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder among offspring

Prenatal Valproate Exposure Linked to Increased ADHD Risk

0
Maternal use of other antiepileptic drugs not tied to increased ADHD risk
Parity is associated with cardiovascular disease risk

Having Children Tied to Higher Risk for Cardiovascular Disease

0
Significant link identified, with nonlinear J-shaped dose-response relationship for increasing parity
The American College of Obstetricians & Gynecologists has updated its guidance on the management of gestational hypertension and preeclampsia as well as chronic hypertension in pregnant women; the two practice bulletins were published in the January issue of Obstetrics & Gynecology.

ACOG Updates Guidelines for Gestational HTN, Preeclampsia

0
Second bulletin provides recommendations for management of chronic hypertension in pregnancy
Providers should maximize women's health during the interpregnancy period

ACOG: Interpregnancy Period Should Maximize Women’s Health

0
Components of postpartum care should be included as the initial components of interpregnancy care