Tag: Pregnancy
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
Cellphone System Ups Glucose Self-Monitoring in Pregnancy
For pregnant women, improvement in compliance and satisfaction with use of CIT system
Tdap Appears Safe in Pregnancy Even With Recent Tetanus Shot
Does not appear to raise risk, even with prior tetanus-containing vaccination
Preeclampsia Tied to Congenital Heart Defects
But researchers stress the risk is still very low
AAP: Alcohol Leading Preventable Cause of Birth Defects, Disability
Alcohol-related developmental disabilities and birth defects preventable with alcohol abstinence
