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Prenatal air pollution exposure linked to higher childhood obesity risk
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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Contemporary OB/GYN week in review: breast cancer prevention, uUTI trial, and more
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.
Prenatal mycotoxin exposure linked to lower birthweight
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.
Prenatal exposure to PFAS linked to higher adolescent blood pressure in diverse birth cohort
In a recent study, prenatal PFAS exposure was linked to higher adolescent blood pressure, with stronger effects in boys and children born to non-Hispanic Black mothers.
Prenatal hypertension exposure linked to higher seizure risk in children
A new study reveals that children born to mothers with high blood pressure during pregnancy face a significantly increased risk of seizures, potentially because of brain inflammation.
AAP issues updated guidance on contraception for adolescents
The American Academy of Pediatrics urges clinicians to offer confidential, adolescent-centered contraceptive care using evidence-based, equity-informed approaches.