Tag: Pregnancy
Expanded Carrier Screening May Up Detection of Genetic Disorders
Expanded screening modeled more hypothetical fetuses at risk for severe or profound conditions
Similar Outcomes for Group, Traditional Prenatal Care
Group prenatal care linked to similar rates of preterm birth, NICU admission, breastfeeding
Taking Acetaminophen While Pregnant May Raise Risk of ADHD
But only association found, and researchers say women should still take the painkiller if needed
Onsite Tests Have High Specificity for Bacteriuria
Onsite tests have high specificity but lower sensitivity in asymptomatic pregnant women
Braided Suture Linked to Adverse Outcomes in Cervical Cerclage
Use of braided suture in cervical cerclage associated with intrauterine death and preterm birth
Prolonged Detection of Zika RNA Reported in Pregnant Women
Zika virus RNA detected up to 46 days after symptom onset; 53 days after exposure in five women
Conception During Low Mosquito Activity May Lower Zika Odds
Researcher suggests attempting pregnancy when mosquito activity is low to avoid birth defects
Late Preterm, Early Term Birth Rates Down in the United States
Association between early term birth rates, decreasing clinician-initiated obstetric interventions
Delaying Pregnancy Could Reduce Risk of Zika Infection
But delaying pregnancy for six months or less linked to increase in prenatal infections
Ob-Gyns Should Counsel Patients on Immediate Postpartum LARC
Contraceptive implants and IUDs are safe, effective birth control options for most females
