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Hypertension, preterm birth, caesarean delivery tied to low birthweight

04 Jul 2021

A recent Japan study identifies a variety of modifiable and nonmodifiable risk factors for low birthweight (LBW), suggesting that this population of infants is highly heterogenous.

Hypertension, preterm birth, caesarean delivery tied to low birthweight

04 Jul 2021

ART poses no risk of neurodevelopmental problems in offspring

02 Jul 2021

Children conceived via assisted reproductive techniques (ART) do not appear to be at increased risk of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) or poor school performance, as suggested in a study.

ART poses no risk of neurodevelopmental problems in offspring

02 Jul 2021

Smoking may induce pregnancy loss

02 Jul 2021

Smoking appears to be a risk factor for pregnancy loss, according to the results of a Mendelian randomization study. Meanwhile, there are no clear associations seen for moderate alcohol and coffee intake.

Smoking may induce pregnancy loss

02 Jul 2021

UDCA tied to reduction in risk of stillbirth, preterm birth in women with ICP

29 Jun 2021 by

Among women with intrahepatic cholestasis of pregnancy (ICP), ursodeoxycholic acid (UDCA) treatment was associated with a reduction in the risk of composite adverse perinatal outcomes of stillbirth and preterm birth (PTB), a meta-analysis suggests.

UDCA tied to reduction in risk of stillbirth, preterm birth in women with ICP

29 Jun 2021

Timing of maternal antibiotic administration affects infant gut microbiome

28 Jun 2021 by

Maternal administration of antibiotics prior to Caesarean section (CS) disrupts infant microbial colonization, according to the findings of the MAMI* trial presented at WCPGHAN 2021.

Timing of maternal antibiotic administration affects infant gut microbiome

28 Jun 2021

Early pregnancy HbA1c pinpoints women at risk of birthing LGA infants

26 Jun 2021

For pregnant women, having HbA1c levels ≥5.6 percent early in pregnancy is linked to a heightened risk of having a large-for-gestational-age (LGA) newborn, according to a study.

Early pregnancy HbA1c pinpoints women at risk of birthing LGA infants

26 Jun 2021

Preterm delivery ups stroke risk in women

22 Jun 2021 by

Women with shorter pregnancy duration are likely to develop haemorrhagic or ischaemic stroke in the future, with the risk remaining elevated at least 40 years later, a large study has found.

Preterm delivery ups stroke risk in women

22 Jun 2021

Palpitation linked to vasomotor symptoms, anxiety in menopausal women

21 Jun 2021

Middle-aged women commonly experience rapid, irregular heartbeats, which a recent study has shown to be associated with vasomotor symptoms and anxiety.

Palpitation linked to vasomotor symptoms, anxiety in menopausal women

21 Jun 2021

Maternal caffeine intake tied to reduced foetal growth

18 Jun 2021 by

Consuming caffeinated beverages* during pregnancy – even at levels below the ACOG**-recommended daily dose of 200 mg – may lead to small reductions in neonatal anthropometric measurements, according to a secondary analysis of the NICHD*** Foetal Growth Studies-Singletons.

Maternal caffeine intake tied to reduced foetal growth

18 Jun 2021

Continuous wrist skin temperature monitoring precisely detects fertile window

17 Jun 2021 by

Continuous monitoring skin temperature, through a wrist-worn device that records measurement during sleep, is more sensitive than basal body temperature (BBT) at detecting ovulation, according to a recent study.

Continuous wrist skin temperature monitoring precisely detects fertile window

17 Jun 2021

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Hypertension, preterm birth, caesarean delivery tied to low birthweight

Hypertension, preterm birth, caesarean delivery tied to low birthweight

ART poses no risk of neurodevelopmental problems in offspring

ART poses no risk of neurodevelopmental problems in offspring

Smoking may induce pregnancy loss

Smoking may induce pregnancy loss

UDCA tied to reduction in risk of stillbirth, preterm birth in women with ICP

UDCA tied to reduction in risk of stillbirth, preterm birth in women with ICP

Timing of maternal antibiotic administration affects infant gut microbiome

Timing of maternal antibiotic administration affects infant gut microbiome

Early pregnancy HbA1c pinpoints women at risk of birthing LGA infants

Early pregnancy HbA1c pinpoints women at risk of birthing LGA infants

Preterm delivery ups stroke risk in women

Preterm delivery ups stroke risk in women

Palpitation linked to vasomotor symptoms, anxiety in menopausal women

Palpitation linked to vasomotor symptoms, anxiety in menopausal women

Maternal caffeine intake tied to reduced foetal growth

Maternal caffeine intake tied to reduced foetal growth

Continuous wrist skin temperature monitoring precisely detects fertile window

Continuous wrist skin temperature monitoring precisely detects fertile window