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Black women have worse in vitro fertilization outcomes than white women

Black Women Have Worse IVF Outcomes Versus White Women

However, limitations exist in studies analyzed, especially for Asian, Hispanic women
For couples with early pregnancy loss

No Benefit for Delaying Pregnancy After Early Loss

Couples with 0- to 3-month interval more likely to achieve live birth versus >3 months
Exposure to oral contraception in early pregnancy does not appear to increase the risk of birth defects

Exposure to Oral Contraceptives Not Tied to Birth Defects

Findings should reassure women and their doctors, researchers say
Use of oral fluconazole in pregnancy is associated with increased risk of spontaneous abortion

Oral Fluconazole Exposure Linked to Spontaneous Abortion Risk

Exposure in pregnancy linked to significantly increased risk of spontaneous abortion
For singleton pregnancies

ART Conception Tied to Increased Odds of Maternal Morbidity

For singleton pregnancies, increased odds of severe maternal morbidity, although rate down since 2008
The U.S. abortion rate has declined by more than one-third over the past two decades to a record low

CDC: U.S. Abortion Rate Hits Record Low

In 2010, for every 100 pregnancies, 65 ended in birth, 18 in abortion, and 17 in fetal loss
Uterine artery pseudoaneurysm has been described after cesarean delivery and can result in life-threatening hemorrhage if untreated

Case Report of Uterine Artery Pseudoaneurysm After C-Section

Should be considered for patients with postpartum hemorrhage, especially with significant bleeding
Topical retinoid exposure is not significantly associated with an increased risk of major congenital malformations

No Significant Pregnancy Risks for Topical Retinoid Exposure

No significantly increased risk of major congenital malformations, spontaneous abortion, prematurity
Stillbirths have eclipsed infant deaths for the first time in the United States

CDC: Stillbirths Now Outnumber Infant Deaths in U.S.

Experts point to dropping infant death rates, racial disparities in care, and fertility treatments as factors
A DNA-based blood test appears to be more effective in detecting possible Down syndrome in unborn children than other screening methods

DNA-Based Blood Test More Accurate in ID of Down Sx

But it won't eliminate need for invasive diagnostics such as amniocentesis