Tag: Pregnancy
2016 to 2022 Saw Increase in Rate of Maternal Syphilis
Syphilis rate increased for all maternal race and Hispanic-origin groups, in all age groups, for all prenatal care categories
COVID-19 mRNA Vaccines Safe During Pregnancy
In a large study, there were lower odds of neonatal mortality associated with vaccination
Tobacco Use in Pregnancy Linked to Neurocognitive Deficits in Offspring
Lower scores seen on oral reading recognition, picture sequence memory, picture vocabulary tests at ages 9 to 12 years
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
