Tag: Pregnancy
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
Racial Disparities Identified Among Pregnant Women With MS
White mothers more often employed and privately insured; birthweight lower for babies born to underrepresented women
2004 to 2019 Saw Increase in Isotretinoin Use in Girls, Women
In base case analysis, 178 pregnancies were exposed to isotretinoin, with a doubling of the number per year during the study period
Prenatal Acetaminophen Exposure Linked to Attention Problems
Exposure during pregnancy, especially during the second trimester, is linked to later problems
Congenital Malformation Risk Lower With Buprenorphine Versus Methadone
Buprenorphine associated with lower risk for malformations, cardiac malformations, oral clefts, and clubfoot
Maternal COVID-19 Vaccination May Reduce Neonatal Respiratory Distress
The odds of neonatal respiratory distress were higher for unvaccinated mothers versus those vaccinated before infection
