Treatment of Epilepsy in Pregnancy Varies Across Geographic Settings
Refined guidelines may benefit the treatment and monitoring of epilepsy in pregnant women.
Pregnancy
Vitamin D Deficiency Tied to Gestational Diabetes Risk
Association even stronger for women persistently deficient through the second trimester.
Prophylactic Antibiotics For Infection Risk Following Operative Vaginal Delivery
Researchers sought to investigate whether antibiotic prophylaxis for women undergoing operative vaginal delivery helped prevent infection.
Benzodiazepine Use in Early Pregnancy Linked to Spontaneous Abortion
According to the results of a recently published nested case-control study, exposure to any benzodiazepine in early pregnancy may increase the risk of spontaneous abortion (SA).
Q&A: Long-Term Stroke Risk in Women With Prior Hypertensive Disorders of Pregnancy
Researchers investigated the long-term risk for stroke in women with prior history of hypertensive disorders during pregnancy.
Anemia in Pregnancy Associated With Adverse Maternal, Infant Outcomes
Anemia in pregnancy is associated with obstetric and maternal complications, as well as a higher risk for preterm birth for the infant.
Guidance Issued for Managing Heart Disease in Pregnancy
Race/ethnicity, age, hypertension, obesity are key risk factors for CVD-related maternal mortality.
USPSTF Urges Asymptomatic Bacteriuria Screen in Pregnancy
No evidence seen for benefits of screening nonpregnant women or men for asymptomatic bacteriuria.
Perinatal Complications Tied to Childhood Social Anxiety
Perinatal birth complications associated with childhood social anxiety symptoms and behavioral inhibition
Blood Lead Level Screening in Children, Pregnant Women: Updated Guidelines From the USPSTF
The USPSTF concluded that the current evidence is insufficient to assess the balance of benefits and harms of screening for elevated blood lead levels in asymptomatic children and pregnant women.
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