Obstetrics
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Folic acid and multivitamin supplements associated with reduced autism risk
Lower ASD risk is found in children whose mothers started taking supplements 2 years before pregnancy.
Conference Coverage
Unplanned cesareans more common with excess gestational weight gain
Almost half of women surveyed gained excess weight during pregnancy.
Conference Coverage
Ectopic pregnancies predicted by easy-to-use risk stratification model
SAN ANTONIO – A combination of lab values and patient factors had high predictive power.
News
Prenatal vitamin D supplementation plagued by lack of evidence
Prenatal supplementation with vitamin D appears to have benefits, but there’s still not enough evidence to spur recommendations.
Opinion
Postpartum depression: Moving toward improved screening with a new app
The MGH Perinatal Depression Scale (MGHPDS) is an app that screens for postpartum depression during and after pregnancy.
Conference Coverage
One-step GDM diagnosis: Research moves closer
Controversy persists about the best approach to prenatal glucose tolerance testing.
Conference Coverage
The race is on for a Zika vaccine
Dr. Anthony S. Fauci of NIH said one of five Zika vaccine candidates has entered phase 2 testing.
News
ACOG advises against vaginal seeding
The practice should only be performed as part of an approved research protocol.
Conference Coverage
Early births stress dads too
35% of fathers develop depression after their partners are hospitalized for signs of preterm delivery.
News
Tdap during pregnancy, or before, offers infants pertussis protection
Many women still don’t receive Tdap during pregnancy.