Tag: Pregnancy
Pregnancy Complications Tied to Higher Risk for Later Hypertension
Complications such as preterm births and preeclampsia double the risk
Maternal Lead Exposure Tied to Obesity Risk in Offspring
However, adequate maternal folate status appears to mitigate risk
Gastric Bypass Linked to Lower Risk for Major Birth Defects
Major birth defects recorded in 3.4 percent of infants born to mothers with gastric bypass surgery
Too Much, Too Little Weight Gain May Harm Twin Pregnancies
Study informs guidance for ranges of safe, unsafe weight gain in twin pregnancies
Pregnancy-Related Hypertension Increases Later Heart Disease Risk
Increased cardiovascular risk evident soon after affected pregnancy
Screening for Bacterial Vaginosis in Pregnancy Not Advised
USPSTF finds no net benefit from screening among those not at increased risk for preterm delivery
Only Half of Pregnant Women Receive Recommended Vaccines
Influenza and whooping cough remain a major source of hospitalizations among pregnant women, infants
Back Sleeping in Late Pregnancy Linked to Lower Birth Weight
Authors say this is a modifiable risk and campaigns should target third-trimester side sleeping
Changes in Air Pollution Levels May Affect Risk for Preterm Birth
For second pregnancy, risk higher among low-risk women with high, persistent air pollution exposure
Hyperemesis Gravidarum Linked to Autism Spectrum Disorder
Rates of ASD increased for children exposed to HG in utero; risk up for boys, girls, whites, Hispanics
