Tag: Pregnancy
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
Early Gestational Diabetes Tied to Poor Outcomes
Outcomes with diagnosis <12 weeks similar to those with pre-existing diabetes
Guidelines Developed for Perinatal Hematologic Cancers
Diagnostic procedures, chemotherapy and radiotherapy, maternal supportive care discussed
Higher Cigarette Taxes Linked to Lower Infant Mortality
U.S. study suggests pregnant women may be less likely to smoke if tobacco prices are higher
Exposure to Maternal Diabetes Impacts Youth Glycemic Control
Exposure to maternal diabetes in pregnancy linked to poorer glycemic control and β-cell function
Approaches Compared for Aspirin Prophylaxis for Preeclampsia
Benefits for U.S. Preventive Services Task Force recommendations and for universal prophylaxis
Cesarean Rate Not Significantly Impacted in Induction Study
In women with Bishop score of ≤5 undergoing elective induction after 39 weeks of gestation
Prenatal PFOA Exposure Linked to Excess Weight in Children
However, more research needs to be done to show cause-and-effect
Gentle Yoga Found to Be Safe in Late Pregnancy
Constant monitoring showed no significant stress on mother or fetus
GDM Risk Higher With More Abdominal Fat in First Trimester
Higher levels of fat equal higher risk of developing diabetes at 24 to 28 weeks of pregnancy
