Supine, Non-Left-Sided Sleep Not Linked to Pregnancy Outcomes
Supine or right lateral sleep position not tied to higher risk for composite of adverse pregnancy outcomes.
Pregnancy
1970 to 2010 Saw Large Jump in Hypertension During Pregnancy
Overall prevalence of chronic hypertension 0.63%; rate more than twofold higher for black women.
CDC: Racial/Ethnic Disparities Reported in Pregnancy-Related Mortality Ratios
Non-Hispanic black, American Indian/Alaska Native women have higher PRMRs than all other groups.
Effective Intervention Evidence Lacking in Prevention of Vertical Transmission of HIV
Evidence on intervention effectiveness in improving uptake and retention of mothers and infants in the prevention of mother-to-child transmission care in HIV regimens is lacking.
Cesarean Section Quality Initiative Cuts Opioid Use
Preoperative and postoperative process changes lead to faster recovery without increased pain.
US Surgeon General Warns of Marijuana’s Effect on Developing Brain
AAP has long advised young people and pregnant or breastfeeding women not to use marijuana.
Prenatal Exposure to OMT Does Not Worsen Neonatal Outcomes
Growth parameters similar to those for newborns of women with opioid use disorders during pregnancy.
Changes to Rectus Muscles From Pregnancy May Impact Abdominoplasty
Rectus abdominis muscle changes may contribute to problems with abdominoplasty outcomes.
Planned Parenthood Withdraws From Federal Family Planning Program
Centers across the US will remain open and the group will attempt to replace loss of federal funding.
Residence Change During the First Trimester of Pregnancy Linked to Adverse Birth Outcomes
Researchers conducted a retrospective cohort study of pregnant women in Washington State to assess the association between residence change during the first trimester of pregnancy and adverse birth outcomes.
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