Pregnancy and Birth

The administration has initiated a nationwide public service campaign about the potential risks as professional societies quickly disputed the claims.

Real-time continuous glucose monitoring significantly enhances glycemic control in gestational diabetes, reducing risks for large newborns compared to traditional methods.

Although overall risk was just slightly elevated, study authors recommend alternative imaging methods when appropriate for women of childbearing age.

Opill OTC has significantly increased contraceptive use and shifts from less effective options among women who are uninsured, of racial/ethnic minorities, and live in the rural US.

In the RE104 group receiving the 30-mg dose, clinically meaningful reductions in the primary endpoint were seen on day 1 posttreatment and sustained through day 28 follow-up.

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ENDO 2025: The publications reflect growing consensus that integration of endocrine screening into standard clinical workflows is essential for early risk detection and long-term disease prevention.

Lipocene anticipates the phase 3 trial data will support an NDA submission for LPCN 1154 to treat PPD in mid-2026, the company said.

ACOG 2025: Joy Baker, MD, discusses the urgent need to prioritize postpartum depression screening, normalize mental health in prenatal care, and strengthen continuity between OB-GYN and primary care.

ESOC 2025: New research reveals that combined oral contraceptive use significantly increases the risk of cryptogenic stroke in young women, urging careful assessment by clinicians.

ACOG 2025: Joy Baker, MD, urged primary care clinicians to screen early, refer confidently, and help change the statistics on maternal mental health.

ACOG 2025: Joy Baker, MD, discusses the importance of listening closely to how patients describe postpartum distress—and to read between the lines.

ACOG 2025: Dr Baker shares how language can help create a trusting space for patients to speak openly about postpartum depression.

A simple RNA-based blood test can identify the risk of hypertensive disorders in pregnancy months before symptoms appear, researchers reported.

Gestational diabetes and hypertensive disorders of pregnancy may be markers for rather than mediators of risk for future CVD, according to new research.

ACC 2025: Black women and women in Southern states faced significantly higher rates of maternal mortality, according to a new study.

The 2 analyses of data on fertility and infant mortality were conducted in the first 14 states to impose complete or 6-week bans after the Dobbs decision in June 2022.

AAAAI 2025. Early postnatal antibiotic exposure in full-term infants was associated with a 30% increased risk of childhood asthma, according to a new study.

Comments on the draft recommendation can be submitted through December 23, 2024.

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Updated mRNA COVID-19 vaccines, the first orally disintegrating tablet approved for pregnancy prevention, and 5 more.

New data shows that favorable CV health in the first trimester is associated with a 35% to 62% lower risk of HDP regardless of level of genetic risk.

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Obstructive sleep apnea during pregnancy increases risk for gestational hypertension and preeclampsia; CPAP therapy may lower risk significantly.

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Findings from a recent study highlight the need for targeted interventions to improve access to prenatal care for vulnerable populations.

Maternal mortality nearly doubled between 2018 and 2022 in the US. The Commonwealth Fund ranks states on how well they care for women.