CDC: COVID-19 Vaccination Recommended for Pregnant People
The recommendation aligns with that from the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists and the Society for Maternal Fetal Medicine.
Pregnancy
USPSTF Recommends Screening for Gestational Diabetes at 24 Weeks
Screening for gestational diabetes at or after 24 weeks of gestation has moderate net benefit to improve maternal and fetal outcomes
Female Surgeons Face Increased Fertility Issues, Pregnancy Complications
Findings both compared with female partners of male surgeons and the general population
FDA Requests Removal of Pregnancy Contraindication for Statins
The FDA conducted a comprehensive review of all available data associated with the use of statins during pregnancy.
Higher-Dose DHA in Pregnancy Tied to Fewer Early Preterm Births
Rate of early preterm births lower with 1,000 mg versus 200 mg per day; greater effect seen for women with low DHA status at baseline
USPSTF Recommends Counseling for Healthy Pregnancy Weight Gain
Behavioral counseling interventions aimed at promoting healthy gestational weight gain have moderate net benefit
FDA Clears Ava Fertility Tracker for Ovulation Prediction
The Ava Fertility Tracker is a fertility tracking sensor bracelet with an accompanying app designed to detect a woman’s most fertile days.
Preconception Low Dose Aspirin Use May Improve Pregnancy Outcomes
Although data presented in the post hoc analysis were promising, further studies are necessary to determine clinical efficacy.
Clinical Challenge: Pregnant Woman With Intense Pruritus
A pregnant woman presents for evaluation of pruritic blisters on her abdomen, thorax, arms, legs, and back.
4 Surprising Risk Factors for Birth Defects Your Patients Should Know About
Since January is National Birth Defects Prevention Month, it represents an opportune time to inform pregnant patients and their families about some lesser-known risks for birth defects that may help to improve neonatal outcomes.
