COVID-19

Review some of the top stories from the Contemporary OB/GYN website over the last week, and catch up on anything you may have missed.

In a recent study, increased rates of gestational weight gain were observed during the first 2 years of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Coordinators provided vital human connection for patients, study finds.

In a recent study, COVID-19 infection was common in mothers who experienced stillbirth or late miscarriage.

Survey finds stress levels for many are higher now than during height of the pandemic.

Survey results suggest more support for physicians would help.

Access to contraceptive care was lacking during the COVID-19 pandemic.

In a recent study, infection with COVID-19 during controlled ovarian stimulation was negatively associated with embryo and blastocyst quality.

In a recent study, higher immunoglobulin G titers were seen in infants of mothers who received messenger RNA COVID-19 vaccination during pregnancy.

Survey of physicians, nurses highlights burnout and things that could improve hospital job conditions.

In a recent study, no clinically significant changes in ovarian reserve were found based on COVID-19 vaccination status.

Adverse events were significantly more frequently reported by pregnant patients when compared with non-pregnant patients. However, no differences were observed when comparing pregnant patients with autoimmune disease and healthy controls.

In a recent study, pregnant people receiving extracorporeal membrane oxygenation experienced low mortality rates but high morbidity rates.

Physicians debate merits of face covers as virus becomes endemic in the population.

Following some improvement, excess death rate returned to 1999 levels for Black men and 2005 levels for Black women

Results from the NIH RECOVER Initiative study show an 89% risk of long COVID in women with sleep apnea and 59% in men when compared with adults without the condition.

Although the public health emergency for COVID-19 is officially over, infection rates, precautions, and safety measures for communities around the United States still need to be addressed.

In a recent study, significant maternal mortality was found in mothers infected with COVID-19 during pregnancy, with worse outcomes during the second wave of the pandemic compared to the first.

In a recent review, increased requests for telemedicine abortion and decreased in-person visits to abortion clinics were observed.

In a recent study, greater levels of prenatal concern were associated with higher risks of anxiety, insomnia, and depression.

In a recent study, Developmental Assessment of Young Children, second edition scores for neurodevelopmental outcomes did not differ between infants exposed to maternal COVID-19 during pregnancy and those not exposed.

In a recent study, investigators found changes in fertility rates during the COVID-19 pandemic varied, with differences in states’ political leanings and social distancing efforts linked to this variety in impact.

In a recent study, outcomes on the human oocyte and early embryo development did not differ between patients infected and not infected with COVID-19.

In a recent study, the number of postpartum opioid prescriptions increased at a greater rate than forecasted during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Investigators studied 2 infants experiencing seizures, small head size, and developmental delays born of mothers who had contracted COVID-19 during pregnancy.

In a recent study, female offspring of mothers with a positive COVID-19 test during pregnancy were at a decreased risk of developing neurodevelopmental disorders compared to male offspring.

New meta-analysis show patient demographics—as well as their pre-existing comorbidities and COVID-19 vaccination status—may significantly define their risk of long-term conditions.

In a recent study, women who experienced intimate partner violence early in the COVID-19 pandemic reported worse mental health symptoms and modifiable health factors.

A booster dose of mRNA COVID-19 vaccination during pregnancy increases protection of infants from infection and related hospitalization.

A new study offers insights into future guidelines for certain populations of pregnant women during a national pandemic.