Articles Tagged With: pregnancy
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The Effect of Criminalizing Illicit Drug Use in Pregnancy
In this observational study of three states, punitive prenatal drug use policies were associated with 4,396.29 fewer births per 100,000 patients receiving any prenatal care (95% confidence interval [CI], -6,176.07, -2,616.51) and 1,847.99 fewer facility-based deliveries (95% CI, -3,688.29, -7.69).
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Acetaminophen Use During Pregnancy and Neurodevelopmental Disorders
The synthesized evidence on prenatal acetaminophen exposure and neurodevelopmental outcomes highlights modest and inconsistent associations and emphasizes that causality remains unproven because of confounding and measurement biases. The authors conclude that, consistent with American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists and Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine guidance, acetaminophen remains appropriate in pregnancy when clinically indicated.
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Can Hyperemesis Gravidarum Be Prevented with Metformin?
Although differences were not statistically significant, women with pre-conceptional metformin exposure appeared to have lower rates of hyperemesis gravidarum and comparable nausea and vomiting symptom severity, suggesting a potential protective effect that warrants further investigation in larger, adequately powered studies.
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Preterm Birth and the RSV Vaccine During Pregnancy
The follow-up MATISSE study explored the safety of the respiratory syncytial virus prefusion F (RSVpreF) vaccine in pregnant women and demonstrated no significant increase in preterm birth rates compared to the placebo, although it highlighted geographical and socioeconomic disparities in outcomes.
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Parvovirus and Increasing Danger in Pregnancy and Sickle Cell Disease
The incidence of human parvovirus B19 infection is increasing in the United States, putting vulnerable groups at risk of serious complications.
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Parvovirus and Increasing Danger in Pregnancy and Sickle Cell Disease
The incidence of human parvovirus B19 infection is increasing in the United States, putting vulnerable groups at risk of serious complications.
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Adverse Outcome Predictors in Pregnancies Complicated by SLE
A prior history of lupus nephritis, active systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) at conception, secondary antiphospholipid syndrome, and chronic hypertension are critical predictors of adverse pregnancy outcomes in women with SLE.
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Immediate vs. Delayed Postpartum Long-Acting Reversible Contraception
Administering long-acting reversible contraceptives before hospital discharge reduced pregnancy risk and increased usage at six months, making it an effective option for postpartum contraception.
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Abortion Access and Pregnancy Dangers Continue
This issue will look at some of the repercussions of the Supreme Court’s decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization and hear from providers and researchers on what can be done to mitigate the damage to their patients’ health and lives.
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Up to 1 in 20 People Can Get Pregnant After Tubal Sterilization Procedure
Permanent contraception may not be as permanent as people think. New research shows the challenges physicians have when providing contraceptive counseling to patients who do not want to be pregnant now or in the future.