Tag: Pregnancy
Later-Life Mortality Increased With Pregnancy Complications
Greater mortality risk seen in association with preterm induced labor for Black versus White participants
Higher Risk for CRC Seen in Adults Exposed to Bendectin In Utero
Risk of colorectal cancer higher in offspring exposed in utero during 1960s versus unexposed offspring
Racial Differences Seen in Discretionary Prenatal Care
For example, Black women less likely to have depression screening, more likely to have urine drug test than White women
Little Evidence Assisted Reproduction Affects Offspring’s Pregnancy Outcomes
No obstetric or perinatal complications seen for people conceived with assisted reproductive technologies who become parents
Adverse Maternal Outcomes Up With Motor Vehicle Crashes in Pregnancy
Increased risks seen for placental abruption, prolonged uterine contractions, antepartum hemorrhage, cesarean delivery
Green Space, Tree Coverage Tied to Lower Risk for Postpartum Depression
Physical activity is plausible pathway linking green space to lower risk
Benefits of Maternal Immunization Against Group B Strep Explored
Net monetary benefit from group B Streptococcus vaccination estimated to range from $1.1 to $17 billion
Prenatal Exposure to Phentermine-Topiramate Lower Under Safety Program
Prevalence of pregnancy and incidence of conception were lower for phentermine-topiramate versus topiramate and other antiobesity meds
History of Adverse Pregnancy Outcomes Linked to Coronary Artery Disease
History of gestational hypertension and preeclampsia both associated with increased prevalence of all outcomes
2020 to 2021 Saw Increase in Maternal Mortality Rates
Rate was higher for non-Hispanic Black versus non-Hispanic White women and also increased with age
