Women's Health
Conference Coverage
In utero Zika exposure can have delayed consequences
Infants born following in utero Zika virus exposure can appear normal at birth but have neurodevelopmental problems later.
From the Journals
Poor neonatal outcomes tied to excessive, insufficient weight gain during twin pregnancies
But more information is needed before this can change practice.
Conference Coverage
SSRIs may reduce fecundability, live birth rate in reproductive-age women
PHILADELPHIA – Women in a subgroup receiving fluoxetine experienced a greater incidence of pregnancy loss than women taking other SSRIs, but the...
Feature
Bringing focus to the issue: Dr. Elizabeth Loder on gender in medicine
Sexual harassment, hurtful sex-based comments, gender-based barriers to career advancement – and salary – top the list.
From the Journals
Prior maternal gastric bypass surgery tied to fewer birth defects
The risk of major birth defects was lower among infants whose mothers had a history of gastric bypass surgery, compared with infants of matched...
Conference Coverage
Valacyclovir safely cut vertical CMV transmission
A single-center, randomized study showed 8 g/day valacyclovir safely reduced CMV passage from mothers to their fetuses.
Commentary
#MomsNeedToKnow mental health awareness campaign set to launch
Pregnancy-related mental health conditions are the most common complication of pregnancy, yet half of all women suffering will not be treated.
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California bans “Pay for Delay,” promotes black maternal health, PrEP access
Two laws signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom addressed black maternal health and made PrEP available without a prescription.
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Congenital syphilis continues to rise at an alarming rate
Nationwide, 1,306 infants acquired syphilis from their mother in 2018, a 40% rise over 2017.
Conference Coverage
Too few pregnant women receive both influenza and Tdap vaccines
About two-thirds of pregnant women did not receive both the influenza and Tdap vaccines during pregnancy, but strong provider recommendations can...
From the Journals
Corticosteroid use in pregnancy linked to preterm birth
Women with rheumatoid arthritis taking oral corticosteroids during pregnancy may be at increased risk of preterm birth.