Prenatal Antiepileptic Rx Exposure Ups Risk for Behavioral Issues
Findings seen among Dutch children exposed to one of four common antiepileptic drugs in utero
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Obstetrics & Gynecology
Hyperglycemia in Pregnancy May Up Risk for Obesity in Offspring
Children of obese women with gestational diabetes have increased risk for childhood obesity
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Data Insufficient for Safety of Lithium During Breastfeeding
Lithium transfer to infants is variable; three cases of adverse effects reported, but confounding occurred
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Common Supplement Ingredient Could Harm Fetus, FDA Warns
Vinpocetine is a man-made compound used in some products sold as dietary supplements
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May 2019 Briefing – OBGYN & Women’s Health
Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in OBGYN & Women’s Health for May 2019. This roundup includes the latest research news from journal articles, as well as the FDA approvals and regulatory changes that are the most likely to affect clinical practice. Noncompliance Common in Teens Prescribed […]
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Migraines in Pregnancy Tied to Worse Outcomes for Mother, Baby
Poor outcomes seen in pregnancy for women and at birth, neonatal, and postnatal periods for infants
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Severe Maternal Complication Risk Four Times Higher With Twins
Cesarean delivery accounts for one-fifth of the risk of severe acute maternal morbidity
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Democrat O’Rourke unveils new plan to protect abortion rights as he seeks to halt slide in polls
By Tim Reid LOS ANGELES (Reuters) – Democratic presidential candidate Beto O’Rourke...
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Few teen mothers with contraceptive implants also use condoms
By Lisa Rapaport (Reuters Health) – Teen mothers are much less likely to use condoms when...
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Rates of Depression Up in U.S. Women at Hospital to Give Birth
U.S. rate of depressive disorders recorded during delivery hospitalization increased from 2000 to 2015
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Medicaid Expansion Cuts Racial Disparities in Preterm Births
Overall rates of low birth weight unchanged, but reduction seen in disparities for black infants
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3 Percent of Infant Sleep-Related Deaths Occur in Sitting Devices
Less than 10 percent of deaths occur in properly used car seats during travel
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More U.S. mothers diagnosed with depression at childbirth
By Lisa Rapaport Growing numbers of new mothers are being diagnosed with depression before they...
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Estimated Prevalence of Low Birth Weight Down Since 2000
However, average annual reduction rate of 1.23 percent insufficient to reach global targets
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Factbox: Alabama abortion ban triggers Twitter reaction storm
(Reuters) – Celebrities, activists and politicians swarmed social media to air their...
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Estimated Prevalence of Low Birth Weight Down Since 2000
However, average annual reduction rate of 1.23 percent insufficient to reach global targets
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Benzodiazepines in early pregnancy tied to heightened risk of miscarriage
By Linda Carroll Pregnant women who take a class of drugs that’s often prescribed for...
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Republican Alabama governor mulling nation’s strictest abortion law
(Reuters) – Alabama Governor Kay Ivey on Wednesday was mulling whether to sign the United...
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Prophylactic Antibiotic Cuts Infection Risk After Operative Vaginal Birth
Benefits seen following operative vaginal birth at 36 weeks of gestation or later
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Some Cervical Cancer Screening Strategies More Cost-Effective
Most lifetime QALYs seen with cytologic testing every three years, repeated for ASC-US
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