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Symptomatic COVID-19 at pregnancy end tied to increased complications in mothers, infants
Expectant mothers with symptomatic COVID-19 upon hospital admission for delivery had a higher risk of emergency complications surrounding delivery, according to a small retrospective study from the US presented at Anesthesiology 2021. Furthermore, infants born to symptomatic mothers were more likely to require intensive care unit (ICU) admission or respiratory support.
Symptomatic COVID-19 at pregnancy end tied to increased complications in mothers, infants
12 Nov 2021
Dyslipidaemia during pregnancy ups SGA risk
Dyslipidaemia and elevated biosynthesis of cholesterol, even during the first trimester of pregnancy, increase the risk of small for gestational age (SGA) neonates, a recent study has found.
Dyslipidaemia during pregnancy ups SGA risk
07 Nov 2021
Weight, OGTT values predict need for insulin therapy among women with GDM
Pregnant women with gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) who are overweight and have increased blood glucose, as measured by the Oral Glucose Tolerance Test (OGTT), are highly likely to require subsequent insulin therapy, according to a study.
Weight, OGTT values predict need for insulin therapy among women with GDM
05 Nov 2021
Exposure to indoor cleaning products during pregnancy ups child’s risk of asthma
Exposure to indoor cleaning products before or around conception and pregnancy seems to worsen the risk of childhood asthma in the offspring, a recent study has found.