Obstetrics

New research shows that COVID-19 vaccination in pregnancy significantly lowers the risk of hospitalization and preterm delivery.

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Prenatal exposure to hot, humid conditions was associated with significantly reduced child growth, with effects far greater than heat alone.

A study found hydroxyurea exposure during pregnancy was not associated with increased risks among patients with sickle cell disease.

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ASCO’s new guideline outlines evidence-based strategies for diagnosing and treating leukemia and lymphoma during pregnancy.

A multidisciplinary initiative increased prenatal iron deficiency screening 6-fold and intravenous iron treatment 20-fold.

In a recent study, states enforcing abortion bans without health exceptions saw significant increases in obstetric-related EMTALA violations.

A network meta-analysis found that adding magnetic bead auricular point therapy, electroacupuncture, or steroids to epidural analgesia reduces the risk of maternal fever during labor.

Standardized second-trimester ultrasound screening for vasa previa showed high sensitivity, specificity, and perinatal survival across large cohorts.

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A phase 2 trial found the maternal GBS-AlpN vaccine to be immunogenic and have an acceptable safety profile in pregnant women and their infants.

A study found continuing metformin through the first trimester was linked to greater clinical pregnancy rates in women with PCOS.

A trial found that replacing beef with a plant-based meat substitute rapidly changed the fatty acid composition of breast milk.

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A randomized trial found that real-time continuous glucose monitoring reduced large-for-gestational-age births compared with self-monitoring in gestational diabetes.

A study found women with hyperemesis gravidarum face significantly greater risks of prepregnancy and postpartum depression.

Higher maternal vitamin D levels in pregnancy were associated with reduced odds of early childhood caries and lower DMFT scores in offspring.

A new study reveals 3 NAD-related metabolites elevated in women with recurrent miscarriage, indicating potential risk identification.

Discontinuing GLP-1 receptor agonists before or early in pregnancy was associated with greater gestational weight gain and higher risks of diabetes, hypertension, and preterm birth.

New data highlight how optical genome mapping can uncover chromosomal abnormalities missed by traditional tests.

A review reported insufficient evidence connecting prenatal paracetamol exposure to autism or ADHD.

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