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A new study in JAMA Pediatrics analyzed the number of microcephaly cases that resulted from congenital microcephaly and how it may be a larger cause than the 2016 Zika epidemic. 

Congenital cytomegalovirus may be leading cause of microcephaly

A new study published in JAMA Network Open investigated whether perinatal depression and/or anxiety impacted childhood development.

Perinatal mental health can significantly impact child development

Dust mite allergens in breast milk may prevent food allergies, according to new research. 

Dust mite allergens in breast milk may prevent food allergies

Exposure to cigarette smoke is a well-known risk factor for adverse obstetrical outcomes and new research suggests it may also cause weight gain and childhood obesity. 

Smoking during pregnancy may be linked to childhood obesity

Although myomectomy may prolong the operative time and the postoperative hospital stay, there are numerous potential benefits including avoiding a follow-up operation to remove uterine fibroids.

Study finds myomectomy at cesarean section can be performed safely

Dr. Spong is Chief of the Pregnancy and Perinatology Branch at the National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD), and Program Scientist for the Maternal-Fetal Medicine Unit Network. A Maternal-Fetal Medicine Specialist with INOVA Alexan

As detailed in the September issue, the Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine (SMFM) is highlighting one of these situations: the role of activity restriction in obstetric management. 

Putting activity restriction to rest

Created in partnership with the Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine, SMFM was established in 1977 to “give Maternal-Fetal Medicine (MFM) physicians and scientists a place to share knowledge, research and clinical best practices in order to improve care fo

Little evidence supports the routine use of activity restriction for preterm birth and other obstetric conditions, and some data indicate adverse impact on obstetric outcomes. 

Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine Consult Series #50: The role of activity restriction in obstetric management 

Pregnant patients learning to navigate the world of genetic health now have access to an app that helps to explain chromosomes, conditions that prenatal screening can identify, and available testing options such as non-invasive prenatal testing (NIPT). 

Roche prenatal app

An updated clinical report from the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) investigated whether breastfeeding could prevent certain allergies. 

Breastfeeding and allergy prevention

A new study in The Lancet: Child and Adolescent Health investigated the use of a machine-learning algorithm for neonatal seizure recognition. 

Pregnancy and Birth

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