Tag: Pregnancy
Moms’ Prior Flu Vaccine Doesn’t Weaken Newborns’ Benefit
Initial antibody response may weaken with more vaccines, but benefits at delivery not affected
In Utero Psychotropics + Opioids Up Neonatal Drug Withdrawal
Risk of withdrawal increased two-fold with in utero exposure to two or more psychotropics plus opioids
ACOG: Opioid Agonist Rx First Choice in Affected Pregnancies
Pharmacotherapy recommended for opioid use disorder in pregnancy; preferable to withdrawal
Pollutant Exposure May Lead to Multi-Generational Asthma Risk
Elevated susceptibility to allergic asthma persists into F2, and with lesser magnitude, into F3 mice
Antidepressants in Pregnancy May Contribute to Autism in Child
But difference in risk is small, researchers say
Pregnancy-Related Mortality Ratio 17 Deaths Per 100,000
Increases in pregnancy-related mortality ratios with maternal age, and racial-ethnic disparities persist
Maternal Uncontrolled Asthma Ups Risk of Asthma in Offspring
Association seen for early-onset persistent and transient asthma in children
New Vaccines Show Promise in Protecting Fetus From Zika
Experimental study shows the vaccines protected unborn baby mice from the virus
Link for Maternal Antidepressant, Kids’ Brain Health Questioned
No significant association for use of antidepressant in pregnancy, child's intellectual disability
Sugary Drinks in Mid-Pregnancy Up Odds of Heavier Children
Two or more sweet drinks a day in second trimester linked to an extra 2 pounds in 8-year-olds
