Risk of miscarriage linked strongly to mother’s age and pregnancy history
Externally peer-reviewed? Yes Type of evidence: Observational Subjects: Women Findings point to new insights into possible shared underlying causes of
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Caesarean section linked to slight increase in future stillbirth and ectopic pregnancy
Main Points: Caesarean section is associated with a slightly increased rate of subsequent stillbirth and ectopic pregnancy, according to a
Read morePTSD, Major Depressive Episode Appears to Increase Risk of Preterm Birth
Main Points: Diagnoses of both posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and a major depressive episode appear to be associated with a
Read moreFor Pregnant Women Who Smoke, Vitamin C Supplementation Results in Improved Lung Function of Newborn
Main Points: Supplemental vitamin C taken by pregnant smokers improved measures of lung function for newborns and decreased the incidence
Read moreOmega-3 Fatty Acid Supplementation During Pregnancy Does Not Appear to Improve Cognitive Outcomes for Children
Main Points: Although there are recommendations for pregnant women to increase their intake of the omega-3 fatty acid docosahexaenoic acid
Read moreReceiving Tdap Vaccine During Pregnancy Does Not Appear to Increase Risk of Adverse Events For Mother or Infant
Main Points: A preliminary study finds that receipt of the tetanus toxoid, reduced diphtheria toxoid, and acellular pertussis (Tdap) vaccine
Read morePregnancy Associated With Greater Risk of Certain Bacterial Infection, Which May Worsen Outcomes
Main Points: Chicago – In a surveillance study of infection with the bacterium Haemophilus influenzae among women of reproductive age in England and
Read moreRisk of HIV infection is high during pregnancy and the postpartum period
Main Points: Women living in world regions where HIV infection is common are at high risk of acquiring HIV infection
Read moreStudy Examines Acetaminophen Use in Pregnancy, Child Behavioral Problems
Main Points: Children of women who used the pain reliever acetaminophen (paracetamol) during pregnancy appear to be at higher risk
Read moreMechanism for Early Pregnancy Loss has been found; Research
Researchers have found the mechanism behind the early pregnancy loss (EPL). This research has been done by researchers from Zhejiang
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