A comprehensive care plan has been published to prevent preeclampsia, a leading cause of pregnancy-related death in the US. The plan provides specific recommendations for both expecting parents and clinicians, including daily low-dose aspirin, surveillance, and behavioral strategies.
SourceMirvie·JournalAmerican Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology·TypeLiterature review·DateApr 28, 2023
A new study published in the American Journal of Epidemiology found that chemical hair straighteners may affect a person's ability to become pregnant. Black and Hispanic individuals were more likely than other racial and ethnic groups to use these products, leading to a slight reduction in fertility rates.
SourceBoston University School of Public Health·JournalAmerican Journal of Epidemiology·TypeObservational study·DateApr 26, 2023
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Pregnant women with SLE are more likely to experience severe maternal morbidity and fetal morbidity, with higher risks of premature birth, growth restriction, and acute renal failure. The study highlights the need for informed counseling and care for patients with SLE during pregnancy.
SourceBMJ Group·JournalRMD Open·TypeData/statistical analysis·DateApr 25, 2023
Researchers found that timed birth strategies, including induced labor and Cesarean deliveries, can reduce the risk of at-term preeclampsia by more than half. The study analyzed over 90,000 pregnancies and suggested that this approach has huge potential for global good in maternity care.
SourceAmerican Heart Association·JournalHypertension·DateApr 10, 2023
A national-level analysis found substantial adverse maternal outcomes among pregnant patients with COVID-19 infection during the early pandemic period. The study highlights increased odds of severe respiratory complications among these patients at delivery.
SourceJAMA Network·JournalJAMA Network Open·DateApr 7, 2023
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A new study finds significant variation in life-threatening maternal complications among Medicaid enrollees, with rates differing by state and race-ethnicity. The five states with the highest rates of severe maternal morbidity included D.C., California, Nevada, New Jersey, and New York.
SourceMichigan Medicine - University of Michigan·JournalObstetrics and Gynecology·DateApr 6, 2023
A recent study found that hospitals serving more vulnerable childbearing populations tend to have inadequate nurse staffing levels, which can lead to poor maternal health outcomes. The researchers surveyed 3,471 registered nurses from 271 hospitals and discovered inconsistencies in nurse-to-patient ratios with national staffing standards.
SourceNew York University·JournalNursing Outlook·DateMar 31, 2023
A new finger-prick test for Trichomonas vaginalis has been developed by Washington State University researcher John Alderete. The test detects an antibody specific to the organism and provides rapid, affordable results, making it a potential game-changer in the fight against this prevalent but neglected STI.
SourceWashington State University·JournalPathogens·DateMar 27, 2023
A Taiwanese study found that pregnant women involved in road traffic collisions, even with minor injuries, are at increased risk of birth complications. Those on scooters faced significantly higher risks than those in cars. The study suggests providing educational materials about road traffic safety during pregnancy.
SourceBMJ Group·JournalInjury Prevention·TypeObservational study·DateMar 20, 2023
Research found that pregnancy complications such as preterm delivery, hypertensive disorders, and gestational diabetes are associated with increased risk of mortality. Women who experienced these complications had a higher risk of all-cause mortality, with some complications linked to specific causes of death like cardiovascular diseases.
SourceNational University of Singapore, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine·JournalCirculation·TypeObservational study·DateMar 20, 2023
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A new study by Boston University School of Public Health reveals a 104% increase in pregnancy-related deaths among American Indian/Alaska Native people, with rates nearly doubling from pre-pandemic levels. The Delta and Omicron variants contributed to the worsening burden of mortality, particularly among racial and ethnic minorities.
SourceBoston University School of Public Health·JournalObstetrics and Gynecology·TypeObservational study·DateMar 16, 2023
Researchers developed a non-invasive imaging tool to create real-time images of uterine contractions during labor. The electromyometrial imaging (EMMI) technique provides detailed information on contraction patterns, which can help improve labor management and clinical decision-making.
SourceNIH/Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development·JournalNature Communications·TypeObservational study·DateMar 14, 2023
A new study found that pregnancy complications, such as high blood pressure and preterm delivery, can increase the risk of death in decades following childbirth. The research tracked data from over 46,000 people born between 1959 and 1966, revealing a significant association between these complications and increased mortality rates.
SourceUniversity of Pennsylvania School of Medicine·JournalCirculation·TypeData/statistical analysis·DateMar 14, 2023
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A systematic review of 33 randomized controlled trials found that yoga improved gait speed and lower extremity strength in inactive older people. However, it did not offer a benefit for frailty markers compared to exercise or tai chi.
SourceAmerican College of Physicians·JournalAnnals of Internal Medicine·TypeSystematic review·DateMar 13, 2023
A new study suggests that pregnant women who have dimmed lights and screens for three hours before sleep are less likely to develop gestational diabetes. Dim light exposure before bedtime may help regulate glucose levels, reducing the risk of this common pregnancy complication.
SourceNorthwestern University·JournalAmerican Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology MFM·TypeObservational study·DateMar 10, 2023
A UK study found that Black Caribbean-British women are 58% more likely than white women to receive general anaesthesia during elective caesarean births, while Bangladeshi-British and Pakistani-British women are less likely to have epidurals. The study also reveals differences in assisted deliveries and emergency caesarean births betwe...
A new study found that Black women of childbearing age are twice as likely to have uncontrolled high blood pressure as their white peers, increasing their risk of heart-related complications during pregnancy. Food insecurity was also a significant issue among Black and Hispanic women, with one in four experiencing food insecurity.
SourceAmerican Heart Association·JournalJournal of the American Heart Association·DateFeb 27, 2023
People with technology-assisted pregnancies are twice as likely to develop preeclampsia as those with traditional pregnancies, according to a study. Preeclampsia is a serious pregnancy-related complication that poses risks to the pregnant person and baby.
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A new study found that babies exposed to preeclampsia and gestational diabetes in the womb were biologically younger than their chronologic age. The researchers used DNA samples from over 1,800 newborns to evaluate each infant's epigenetic age and compared it to their chronological age at birth.
SourceUniversity of Southern California·JournalJAMA Network Open·DateFeb 24, 2023
A recent study found that adverse pregnancy outcomes are largely driven by pre-pregnancy health issues such as diabetes and hypertension. The rate of hypertensive disorders of pregnancy rose by over 50% during the decade, while the shift in age distribution accounted for less than 2% of that change.
The DELIVER study found that the vaginal dapivirine ring posed no safety concerns when used in the third trimester of pregnancy. The study enrolled women at different stages of gestation and reported similar pregnancy outcomes between those using the ring and a placebo.
Research highlights the intergenerational impact of prepregnancy heart health on offspring, with low pre-pregnancy cardiovascular health linked to pregnancy complications and higher risk for cardiovascular disease. Improving women's heart health before pregnancy could reduce these risks and have a positive impact on future generations.
SourceAmerican Heart Association·JournalCirculation·DateFeb 13, 2023
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A new study by researchers from Lund University in Sweden has found that women with pregnancy complications are at an increased risk of heart disease. The study revealed that women with pre-eclampsia and gestational hypertension had visible atherosclerosis of the coronary arteries, compared to those without complications.
A recent study published by The BMJ found that COVID-19 vaccination during pregnancy may have benefits for both mother and baby. Two doses of mRNA Covid-19 vaccine were highly effective against delta infection, while two doses against omicron infection showed moderate effectiveness. A third dose during pregnancy also bolstered protecti...
SourceBMJ Group·JournalThe BMJ·TypeObservational study·DateFeb 8, 2023
A study by George Washington University professor Sonia M. Suter finds that reason-based abortion bans harm minority groups and restrict reproductive rights. The research challenges the notion that such bans are a remedy against eugenics, revealing instead a performative effort to justify discriminatory policies.
SourceGeorge Washington University·JournalJournal of Law and the Biosciences·TypeMeta-analysis·DateFeb 2, 2023
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Women who experience five major pregnancy complications face an increased risk of ischemic heart disease up to 46 years after delivery. The study found that all major adverse pregnancy outcomes should be recognized as lifelong risk factors for heart disease.
SourceBMJ Group·JournalThe BMJ·TypeObservational study·DateFeb 1, 2023
A new study found that women with pre-pregnancy migraine had greater risks of preterm delivery, gestational hypertension, and preeclampsia. Migraine with aura was associated with a higher risk of preeclampsia than without aura.
SourceBrigham and Women's Hospital·JournalNeurology·TypeData/statistical analysis·DateJan 31, 2023
As abortion restrictions take effect, acute care surgeons should prepare to treat complications such as infection, haemorrhage, and injury to the uterus, bowel, bladder, and circulatory system. Experts argue that providers have an ethical duty to protect patient privacy and not report complications to law enforcement.
SourceBMJ Group·JournalTrauma Surgery & Acute Care Open·TypeNews article·DateJan 30, 2023
A new study reveals that US pregnancies are shorter than those in England and the Netherlands, with average lengths declining by over half a week between 1990 and 2020. This finding suggests that reducing medical interventions during the birthing process could improve maternity care outcomes in the US.
SourceBoston University School of Public Health·JournalPLOS ONE·TypeObservational study·DateJan 19, 2023
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The INTERCOVID Study found that vaccinated women had a low risk of severe COVID-19 symptoms and hospital admission. Vaccination was associated with reduced risks of maternal morbidity, severe pregnancy complications, and hospital admission, especially among unvaccinated women.
SourceAnn & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago·JournalThe Lancet·DateJan 18, 2023
Researchers at Ningbo University identified biomarkers in short-chain fatty acids that may indicate three common pregnancy complications: pre-eclampsia, gestational diabetes, and intrahepatic cholestasis. The study found elevated levels of isobutyric acid and other short-chain fatty acids in women with these conditions.
SourceFrontiers·JournalFrontiers in Cellular and Infection Microbiology·TypeObservational study·DateJan 12, 2023
Researchers developed a blood test using circulating microparticle proteins to predict placenta accreta spectrum (PAS) cases as early as the second trimester. The study found five unique proteins that can distinguish PAS patients from control patients, enabling safe predication before delivery.
SourceBrigham and Women's Hospital·JournalScientific Reports·TypeObservational study·DateJan 5, 2023
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A recent study published in JAMA Network Open found that women who followed a Mediterranean diet before conception had a significantly lower risk of developing preeclampsia during pregnancy. The study also showed that a higher intake of vegetables, legumes, and fish was associated with a lower risk of adverse pregnancy outcomes.
SourceCedars-Sinai Medical Center·JournalJAMA Network Open·DateDec 22, 2022
Researchers investigated the relationship between diet quality and gestational weight gain during pregnancy, ruling out poor diet quality as a major cause. The study found that a high intake of red meat may be associated with an increased risk of gestational weight gain.
SourceRutgers University·JournalBMC Nutrition·TypeSurvey·DateDec 19, 2022
Research reveals significant disparities in perinatal outcomes between babies born to Black and white mothers in high-income countries, with Black women experiencing twice the neonatal mortality rate. The study analyzed 2.2 million pregnancies across 20 countries, highlighting systemic issues that need international attention.
SourceUniversity of Birmingham·JournalThe Lancet·TypeMeta-analysis·DateDec 8, 2022
A new study found that 1 in 10 women without pre-existing hypertension may develop it up to a year after childbirth, highlighting the need for extended blood pressure monitoring. Mothers at highest risk include those over 35, current or former smokers, and C-section deliveries.
SourceBoston University School of Public Health·JournalHypertension·TypeObservational study·DateDec 1, 2022
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A new study found that postpartum visit attendance declined by 5.8% during the pandemic, with uninsured women, Black women, and women under 19 facing the largest decreases. The study highlights the need to address health policy and system challenges to reduce ongoing disparities in postpartum care.
SourceBrown University·JournalObstetrics and Gynecology·TypeMeta-analysis·DateDec 1, 2022
Researchers found that buprenorphine use was associated with better outcomes for the baby, including lower risk of preterm birth, small size for gestational age, and low birth weight. The study suggests increasing access to buprenorphine treatment among pregnant individuals with opioid-use disorder.
SourceRutgers University·JournalNew England Journal of Medicine·TypeData/statistical analysis·DateNov 30, 2022
A new protocol at Cedars-Sinai improves the timeliness of treatment for women with severe pregnancy-related hypertension, reducing maternal stroke risk. Despite racial disparities in hypertension rates, the initiative found no significant delays in treatment based on race or ethnicity.
SourceCedars-Sinai Medical Center·JournalThe Joint Commission Journal on Quality and Patient Safety·DateNov 29, 2022
A Johns Hopkins Medicine study found that pregnant women taking Paxlovid had a reduced risk of severe COVID-19. The research, published in JAMA Network Open, included 47 participants who received Paxlovid therapy and monitored for outcomes and complications.
SourceJohns Hopkins Medicine·JournalJAMA Network Open·DateNov 29, 2022
A Norwegian study of over 72,000 births found no increased risks of adverse outcomes for babies conceived within three months of a miscarriage or abortion. In fact, shorter intervals were associated with lower risks of small for gestational age and large for gestational age, as well as lower risk of gestational diabetes.
SourcePLOS·JournalPLOS Medicine·TypeObservational study·DateNov 22, 2022
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Ectopic pregnancies are non-viable and the leading cause of maternal death in the first trimester, affecting 2% of all pregnancies worldwide. Researchers have developed a new method using light-sensitive nanoparticles to detect growing placentas and end ectopic pregnancies more effectively.
SourceOregon State University·JournalSmall·TypeExperimental study·DateNov 21, 2022
A large Nordic study found that children born to mothers with preeclampsia have higher risk of ischemic heart disease and stroke. The association holds even after accounting for other birth complications such as preterm birth and low birth weight.
SourceJAMA Network·JournalJAMA Network Open·DateNov 15, 2022
A new study found that stop-and-go traffic may be linked to reduced birthweight, with a nine-gram decrease in weight among infants born to parents who reside in areas with heavy traffic. This association was seen even after controlling for background air pollution levels and other environmental co-exposures.
SourceBoston University School of Public Health·JournalScience Advances·TypeObservational study·DateNov 15, 2022
A study by King's College London found a significant correlation between deaths due to indoor household pollution and eclampsia rates. The researchers evaluated over 2,690 cases of eclampsia in eight low- and middle-income countries and discovered that indoor cooking with solid fuels increases the risk of adverse birth outcomes.
SourceKing's College London·JournalInternational Journal of Gynecology & Obstetrics·TypeData/statistical analysis·DateNov 9, 2022
A new study by University of Maryland School of Medicine researchers found that girls aged 13 or younger who get pregnant have significantly higher risks of preterm birth, cesarean delivery, and ICU admission compared to older pregnant teens. These young girls experience increased health complications due to their age.
SourceUniversity of Maryland School of Medicine·JournalJAMA·TypeRandomized controlled/clinical trial·DateNov 1, 2022
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A UMass Amherst epidemiologist is investigating how physical and mental health during pregnancy can predict cardiovascular and mental health disorders in middle age. Pregnancy complications may be associated with poorer cardiometabolic health and mental health status in middle adulthood among Puerto Rican women.
SourceUniversity of Massachusetts Amherst·DateNov 1, 2022
Research found social vulnerabilities such as poverty and minority status linked to increased cardiometabolic risk during pregnancy. The study analyzed nearly 19 million pregnancies in US counties from 2016-2020 and found that four leading cardiometabolic risk factors were associated with some social vulnerability.
A recent literature review found that vaccination against SARS-CoV-2 can effectively prevent adverse conditions such as stillbirth and infant death. Pregnant women with COVID-19 have an increased risk for stillbirth compared to uninfected women, and those who vaccinate can more effectively prevent these events.
SourceMassachusetts General Hospital·JournalAJOG Global Reports·TypeLiterature review·DateOct 21, 2022
The C-STICH clinical trial found that single-stranded suture threads may improve outcomes for mothers at risk of preterm birth by reducing the risk of infection. Researchers tested whether using single stranded sutures could decrease miscarriage or stillbirth rates due to an increased risk of infection.
SourceUniversity of Birmingham·JournalThe Lancet·TypeRandomized controlled/clinical trial·DateOct 20, 2022
A study of over two million individuals in Denmark found that mothers with hypertensive disorder of pregnancy have a higher mortality risk in their offspring. The study shows an association between maternal HDP and various cause-specific deaths, including cardiovascular disease and cancer.
SourceBMJ Group·JournalThe BMJ·TypeObservational study·DateOct 19, 2022
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Researchers found that the COVID-19 vaccine can reduce the risk of SARS-CoV-2 placentitis, a condition that causes stillbirth and neonatal death. The vaccine not only protects pregnant women but may also be lifesaving for their unborn children.
SourceChildren's National Hospital·JournalAmerican Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology·DateOct 12, 2022
Women with severe preeclampsia treated with extended-release nifedipine during labor and delivery had lower rates of dangerously high blood pressure, reducing the need for IV treatment. This study contributes to optimal management of hypertension during pregnancy and delivery.
SourceAmerican Heart Association·JournalHypertension·DateOct 3, 2022
Women with anxiety about their pregnancies give birth earlier on average than those without anxiety. Doctors should screen for general anxiety early in pregnancy to prevent preterm birth.
SourceAmerican Psychological Association·JournalHealth Psychology·DateSep 26, 2022
Research found a 74% higher risk of hypertensive disorders in pregnancy among women who received frozen embryo transfers compared to those with fresh embryo transfers or natural conception. The study suggests that IVF treatment factors may be involved, but more research is needed to identify the specific risks.
SourceAmerican Heart Association·JournalHypertension·DateSep 26, 2022
A population-based retrospective cohort study found that COVID-19 vaccination during pregnancy is not associated with an increased risk of preterm birth, small for gestational age at birth, or stillbirth. The study concluded that COVID-19 vaccination during pregnancy can inform evidence-based decision-making about its safety.
SourceUniversity of Ottawa·JournalThe BMJ·TypeData/statistical analysis·DateAug 29, 2022
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A large Canadian study found no association between Covid-19 vaccination during pregnancy and increased risks of preterm birth or stillbirth. The study analyzed data from over 85,000 births and concluded that vaccination is effective against Covid-19 in pregnant individuals and their newborns.
SourceBMJ Group·JournalThe BMJ·TypeObservational study·DateAug 17, 2022
A study published in Lancet Regional Health – Americas found that malaria in pregnancy is still a major public health problem in the North of Brazil, with younger women being most at risk. The researchers believe that expansion of healthcare services and inclusion of artemisinin in therapeutic schemes contributed to the decline in cases.
SourceFundação de Amparo à Pesquisa do Estado de São Paulo·JournalThe Lancet Regional Health - Americas·DateAug 16, 2022
The COVID-19 pandemic was associated with small but significant increases in pregnancy-related complications and maternal death during delivery hospitalization. The number of live births also decreased by 5.2% during this period.
SourceJAMA Network·JournalJAMA Network Open·DateAug 12, 2022
A nationwide study found a significant increase in maternal death, cardiovascular disorders, and obstetric hemorrhage during the COVID-19 pandemic. The study analyzed data from over 1.6 million pregnant patients and attributed the poor outcomes to pandemic-related stress, disruptions in prenatal care, and limitations on routine check-ups.
SourceBeth Israel Deaconess Medical Center·JournalJAMA Network Open·DateAug 12, 2022
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