Tag: Pregnancy
Perinatal Depression Increases Risk for Death
Risk highest during the first year after diagnosis and for deaths due to suicide
Rate of Twin Births Increased in Pregnancies With Higher BMI
Part of this association explained by higher use of assisted reproductive technology
Low-Dose Calcium Noninferior for Reducing Risk of Preeclampsia
With respect to risk of preterm birth, low-dose calcium noninferior in trial in India but not in trial in Tanzania
Maternal T1D, Overweight/Obesity Linked to Heart Defects in Offspring
Type 1 diabetes linked to increased odds of any congenital heart defect and six of nine congenital heart defect subtypes
Preconception Psychological Stress Linked to Abnormal Glucose Levels
Women in second and third versus first tertile of psychological stress have higher probabilities of having abnormal glucose during pregnancy
Prenatal Acetaminophen Use Linked to Poorer Early Language Development
Third-trimester use linked to poorer language outcomes among male children
Gold Standard Lacking for Measuring Respectful Maternity Care
Twelve tools validated to measure respectful maternity care; no single tool stands out as the best measure
Risk for Miscarriage Increased With Benzodiazepine Use in Pregnancy
Increased risk seen in association with benzodiazepines ranging from odds ratios of 1.39 to 2.52 for alprazolam and fludiazepam
Mental Health Symptoms Common in Black Individuals During Pregnancy
More than four in 10 had elevated scores on depression, anxiety, and/or stress
Inflammatory-Related Perinatal Factors Tied to Later Childhood Dysregulation
Perinatal factors associated with Child Behavior Checklist emotional, cognitive, and behavioral dysregulation
