Tag: Pregnancy
Link Between Inflammatory Disease, Adverse Pregnancy Outcomes Varies
Patients with IMIDs had increased risk for PTB, LBW, SGA, C-section overall, but variation seen by disease, comorbidities
High BMI in Early Pregnancy Causally Tied to Adverse Outcomes
Authors say findings support preconception weight interventions
One in 20 Experience Pregnancy From Rape, Sexual Coercion During Lifetime
Highest rate seen among non-Hispanic, multiracial women
Other Factors Explain Link Between Prenatal Substance Use, Offspring Mental Health
Most associations with caffeine, alcohol, tobacco, and marijuana exposure diminish when controlling for environmental, genetic factors
Prenatal Air Pollution Exposure Tied to Severe Respiratory Distress in Newborns
Findings seen for assisted ventilation, multiple clinical interventions, and systemic antibiotics
In Utero Exposure to Flame Retardants Tied to Worse Birth Outcomes
Organophosphate esters tied to premature birth and higher birth weight
Outcomes Compared for Different Fetal Surveillance Methods
Rate of neonatal encephalopathy, severe neonatal acidemia up with monitoring of fetal heart rate without maternal heart rate recording
In Utero Rx Stimulant Exposure Not Tied to Later Neurodevelopmental Issues
Findings seen for amphetamine/dextroamphetamine and methylphenidate exposure
Vegan Diet During Pregnancy Tied to Lower Birth Weight
Mothers with vegan diets also have higher rates of preeclampsia
Maternal Autistic Traits Linked to Risk for Adverse Birth Outcomes
Risk increased for preterm births, moderate-to-late preterm births, very preterm births, small for gestational age