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In a series of 101 newborns of mothers with perinatal severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2

No Evidence Found of Vertical Transmission of SARS-CoV-2

Newborns of mothers with severe/critical COVID-19 born early, at risk for needing phototherapy
Children exposed to maternal depression have an increased risk for developmental vulnerability at school entry

Child Developmental Vulnerability Up With Maternal Depression

Links seen with difficulties in social competence, physical health and well-being, emotional maturity
Factors during gestation and infancy may impact bone health in young adulthood

Fetal, Early-Life Exposures May Impact Young Adult Bone Health

Specifically, maternal smoking and breastfeeding tied to fracture risk in young adulthood
There was a considerable increase in self-reported maternal depression and anxiety from prepandemic to current times

Depression, Anxiety Up for New Moms During COVID-19

Scores for both depression, anxiety significantly lower for women engaging in physical activity
Children whose mothers have mental illness are significantly less likely to receive vaccinations through age 5 years

Children of Mothers With Mental Illness Less Likely to Receive Vaccines

Risk highest for children living with mothers with alcohol or substance misuse disorders
Among new mothers living in poverty

Uninsurance for Poor New Moms Down With ACA Medicaid Expansion

Increase in Medicaid eligibility linked to reduction in uninsurance and increase in Medicaid coverage
Mothers with a body mass index of 25 kg/m² and greater are more likely to see behavioral problems and psychiatric symptoms in their children

Maternal Obesity May Be Related to Risk for ADHD in Children

Risk seen for mothers with body mass index of 25 and greater; paternal obesity not a factor
Fewer than half of mothers practice and intend to practice recommended infant sleep location practices of room sharing without bed sharing

Infant Sleep Locations Often Do Not Align With Recommendations

Fewer than half of mothers practice and intend to practice room sharing without bed sharing
Mothers with autism face unique challenges

Mothers With Autism Face Higher Rates of Postpartum Depression

Women with autism feel misunderstood by professionals, unable to receive parenting support
Maternal depression in the postpartum period and beyond is associated with higher odds of atopic dermatitis for the child throughout childhood and adolescence

Maternal Depression Tied to Atopic Dermatitis in Offspring

Association shows increased rate, more persistence, and potentially more severe symptoms