Covid-19:Moms Pass SARS-CoV-2 Antibodies—But Rarely Infection—to Newborns
Transplacental transfer of SARS-CoV-2 antibodies documented in seropositive pregnant women...
Read More
OBGYN Old
Hormonal IUD is Highly Effective Emergency Contraceptive
Levonorgestrel IUD proved non-inferior to copper IUD for emergency use The levonorgestrel 52-mg...
Read More
Low-Dose Aspirin May Benefit Women with Miscarriage History
Post hoc findings show more live births, fewer pregnancy losses compared to placebo Regular use of...
Read More
FDA to Hold Public Workshop on Including Pregnant Women in Clinical Trials
Feb. 2-3 meeting will focus on scientific and ethical issues surrounding inclusion WASHINGTON...
Read More
Preterm Birth Linked to Increased Mortality in Adults Age 50 and Younger
Association appears stronger for women than men Preterm birth was associated with increased...
Read More
Peripartum O2 Not Tied to Better Umbilical Arterial Outcomes
Recommendations for supplemental maternal oxygen use “may be inappropriate” Maternal oxygen...
Read More
Cognitive Change Seen Later in Life After Hypertensive Pregnancy
Association mainly driven by gestational hypertension Cognitive changes were seen later in life in...
Read More
MONEAD Study: Does Pregnancy Lead to Increased Seizure Frequency in Women with Epilepsy?
Increased incidence similar in pregnant women and controls In women with epilepsy, the number of...
Read More
Self-managed Abortions Occurring Outside of U.S. Healthcare System
Survey cites race, lower income, and barriers to care as risk factors In the United States, about...
Read More
Covid-19: Mother-to-Infant Transmission Rare
Small Italian study supports rooming-in and breastfeeding during pandemic New moms with Covid-19...
Read More
Extreme Heat Exposure Could Impact Pregnancy Outcomes
Heatwaves, other exposures linked to pre-term birth, stillbirth in study Exposure to heat waves...
Read More
PRO and CON: Take 17OHP Off the Market, or Retain Approval?
Two studies with markedly different findings provide no easy answers Last month the FDA’s...
Read More
Waves of Postpartum Depression Can Ebb and Flow for Years
Experts advise pediatricians to be alert for signs of depressive symptomatology Postpartum...
Read More
Pregnancy: FDA Warns of NSAID Risk to Mom and/or Fetus
Fetal kidney damage seen with NSAID use WASHINGTON — The FDA issued a Drug Safety...
Read More
Covid-19: Low Risk for Moms to Pass Virus to Newborns
No detection of SARS-CoV-2 viral RNA in more than 100 infants There was no clinical evidence of...
Read More
Long, Irregular Menstrual Cycles Don’t Bode Well for Longevity
Take heed of menstrual cycle characteristics in women from start to finish of reproductive years...
Read More
Eclampsia Prevalence in U.S. Varies Widely by State
Delaware had the lowest prevalence, while Hawaii had the highest, study found The prevalence of...
Read More
In Utero Exposure to Maternal Diabetes Ups CVD Risks in Teens, Young Adults
Exposure yields 2- to 3-fold higher risks of CVD before age 35 Cardiovascular disease (CVD)...
Read More
Mifepristone Pretreatment Improves Medical Management of Missed Miscarriage
Dual treatment reduced need for surgery compared to misoprostol alone In the management of missed...
Read More
Covid-19: Pregnant Women More Likely to Need ICU Care
Babies born to infected women at increased risk for preterm birth Pregnant women treated in...
Read More