Pediatrics

Mothers with multiple adverse childhood experiences faced double the risk of preterm birth, highlighting intergenerational health effects.

A trial found that antenatal betamethasone significantly lowers the risk of respiratory complications in late preterm twin pregnancies.

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The FDA updates acetaminophen warnings for pregnant women and approves leucovorin for treating cerebral folate deficiency.

These data indicate that greater maternal dietary diversity during pregnancy may be linked with a diminished risk of atopic dermatitis during early childhood.

A study found a slight link between maternal hyperemesis gravidarum and lower offspring school performance, with no sibling difference.

A study found that pregnancy malaria and preterm delivery increase early-life susceptibility to malaria in children.

New data show umbilical cord arterial pH under 7.05 at birth is associated with a higher risk of cerebral palsy, epilepsy, and death.

A study shows the need for structured postnatal care in pregnancies affected by red cell alloimmunization.

Researchers have created the first standardized tool to identify developmental delays in infants aged as young as 16 days.

Hypertensive disorders in pregnancy affect fetal growth differently by sex, with males prioritizing growth and females adapting via placental development.

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A recent study found a decline in early-onset group B streptococcus infections and deaths in newborns after prenatal screening recommendations were updated in 2019.

A study found that increased midpregnancy uterine artery resistance may slightly impair executive function in offspring.

A new ACOG clinical guidance offers updated recommendations on umbilical cord management for preterm births based on recent evidence and analysis.

A new study finds that infections such as chlamydia, gonorrhea, and syphilis during pregnancy significantly increase the risk of stillbirth, preterm birth, and low birth weight.

Women with hypertensive disorders of pregnancy are more likely to never start or stop breastfeeding early, according to a recent study.

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A national study reveals that fewer than 1 in 3 children with hepatitis C receive care, with significant gaps linked to race, region, and age.

A new study finds first-trimester trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole use increases the risk of congenital malformations compared with β-lactam antibiotics.

A large Swedish study reveals a 21% higher risk of acute lymphoblastic leukemia in children born via planned cesarean section compared to vaginal delivery.

A recent randomized trial found no significant improvement in birth weight or key birth outcomes from antenatal trimethoprim–sulfamethoxazole prophylaxis in human immunodeficiency virus-positive pregnant women.

A large European study finds that exposure to fine particulate matter during pregnancy may increase the risk of childhood overweight and obesity, especially in children aged 9 to 12 years.

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A new study finds that exposure to mycoestrogens during pregnancy may reduce birthweight and impair placental efficiency, with climate change expected to increase exposure risks.