Tag: Pregnancy
CDC: Decrease in Maternal Mortality Rates Seen in 2022
Significant decreases seen in rates for Black, White, and Hispanic women and in all age groups
Antenatal Corticosteroids Do Not Negatively Impact Offspring
Findings seen for neurodevelopmental outcomes at 6 years of age or older
Most Moms-to-Be Interested in RSV Vaccination During Pregnancy
More than half are very likely to get vaccinated; vaccination rates higher for those who perceive RSV as serious
Occurrence of Low-Birth-Weight Babies Heightened in Active-Duty Servicewomen
Findings of review inconclusive for other birth outcomes, including preterm delivery or preterm labor
Prenatal Opioid Exposure Not Tied to Neuropsychiatric Disorders in Offspring
Prenatal opioid exposure not linked to a clinically meaningful increase in risk for neuropsychiatric disorders
Screen Pregnant Women for Syphilis, Ob-Gyn Group Advises
Mortality Risks Up for Women With Adverse Pregnancy Outcomes
Increased mortality risks seen for five major adverse pregnancy outcomes; further increases seen with multiple adverse outcomes
Prenatal Cannabis Use Disorder Increases Risk for Neurodevelopmental Disorders
Risk increased for attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, autism spectrum disorder, and intellectual disability
Postpartum Low-Dose Esketamine Aids Moms With Prenatal Depression
Single low-dose esketamine reduces depressive episodes at 42 days postpartum for mothers with prenatal depression
Acetaminophen Use During Pregnancy Not Linked to Neurodevelopmental Disorders
In sibling control analyses, acetaminophen use not linked to risk for autism, ADHD, or intellectual disability