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About one in 20 women in the U.S. territories who were infected with Zika during pregnancy had babies with possible Zika-associated birth defects

CDC: ~5 Percent of Pregnancies With Zika Result in Birth Defects

Birth defects can occur following infection during any trimester
Use of antidepressants in pregnancy is not associated with increased signs of irritability

Antidepressants in Pregnancy Don’t Affect Newborn Behavior

Newborns aren't more likely to be irritable, hard to feed, or sleepless, researchers say
Lithium is linked to an increased risk of heart malformations in infants born to women taking the drug during pregnancy

Lithium’s Risk to Fetus May Be Lower Than Previously Thought

Increased risk of cardiac defects seen, but magnitude of effect smaller than previously postulated
Trigeminal neuralgia can become aggravated in pregnancy

Ablation Successful for Trigeminal Neuralgia in Pregnancy

Percutaneous radiofrequency ablation of trigeminal ganglion may be performed after 13 weeks
Various methods are available for reducing the risk of HIV transmission in HIV-discordant couples who would like to attempt conception

Conception Options Available for HIV-Discordant Couples

Risk-reducing strategies are available for using sperm from HIV-infected male attempting conception
Anticoagulation for mechanical heart valves during pregnancy is associated with distinct maternal and fetal risks

Distinct Maternal, Fetal Risks for Anticoagulants in Pregnancy

VKA, LMWH tied to lowest risk of adverse maternal, fetal outcomes, respectively
The prevalence of hepatitis C infection among pregnant women nearly doubled between 2009 and 2014

CDC: Hep C Infections Among Pregnant Women Increasing

Rural counties seem hardest hit and rates mirror opioid epidemic
U.S. women traveling to areas where the Zika virus is circulating might be less likely to be infected than expected

Risk of Zika Infection Appears to Be Low for Pregnant Women

U.S. study found only one of 185 who traveled to active areas tested positive, and baby wasn't infected
Use of macrolides

Common Antibiotics May Increase Risk of Miscarriage

Certain medications seem safer than others, but overall danger is low, researchers say
Taking antidepressants during pregnancy doesn't appear to raise a child's risk of autism

Link Between Antidepressant Use in Pregnancy, Autism Challenged

After accounting for other factors that increase risk, the association disappeared