Tag: Pregnancy
Perinatal Mortality Rates Remain Unchanged From 2014 to 2016
Rates remain flat by race, maternal age, and geography
USPSTF Reaffirms Screening for Syphilis in Pregnancy
Screening results in decrease in incidence of congenital syphilis; no harms identified for penicillin
Odds of Marijuana Use Up With Nausea, Vomiting in Pregnancy
Significantly elevated odds of marijuana use for those with severe and mild nausea and vomiting
Pediatricians Advise Against Use of Marijuana in Pregnancy
Concerns relate to short-term growth, long-term neurodevelopmental consequences of exposure
Information Lacking on Effect of Prenatal Use of Marijuana
Large retrospective, prospective trials are needed to understand effects of prenatal exposure
Increased First-Trimester HbA1c Predicts Gestational Diabetes
First-trimester HbA1c significantly improves GDM prediction compared with conventional risk factors
Review Addresses Cell-Free DNA Sequencing in Pregnancy
cfDNA testing for trisomy 21, 18, 13 recommended in pregnancy; no FDA oversight for testing
Labetalol Use Up for Patients With Preeclampsia and Asthma
Use of labetalol versus other antihypertensives linked to increased risk of status asthmaticus
Prenatal Tdap Vaccination Not Linked to Autism Risk
No increased risk of autism spectrum disorder in association with prenatal Tdap vaccination
Childbearing Surgical Residents Often Feel Career Dissatisfaction
Perceived pregnancy stigma, no formal maternity leave, altered training tied to dissatisfaction
