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Researchers find leading causes of death among pregnant and postpartum women
2+ mon, 1+ day ago (449+ words) Researchers at Columbia University have found that accidental drug overdose, homicide, and suicide are the leading causes of death among pregnant and postpartum women. The findings were published in. .. Researchers find leading causes of death among pregnant and postpartum women…...
Prenatal exposure to opioid analgesics not linked to increased risk of autism or ADHD
6+ mon, 4+ week ago (673+ words) Previous studies have suggested that children exposed to opioid pain medications while in the womb have higher rates of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and attention- deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), but a new study finds that any increased risk could be…...
Prenatal opioid exposure shows minimal effect on later academic performance
1+ hour, 38+ min ago (240+ words) Historically, we've been quick to blame prenatal opioid exposure for poor academic achievement, but it appears that socio-environmental factors play a much larger role. There's every reason to believe that these children can do well and thrive when given the…...
Postpartum Medicaid expansion improved coverage but showed limited care changes
2+ hour, 7+ min ago (467+ words) The federal policy requiring states to keep Medicaid beneficiaries enrolled during the COVID-19 pandemic extended postpartum Medicaid coverage nationwide and sharply increased the number of individuals remaining insured after childbirth, according to a Rutgers Health researcher. An analysis, published in…...
COVID vaccination during pregnancy linked to lower preeclampsia risk
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (207+ words) Our results support the importance of strengthening COVID vaccination programs during pregnancy, emphasizing boosters and ensuring that pregnant people across the world have equitable access to the vaccine. We offer evidence from the first large study suggesting that COVID vaccination…...
Paracetamol use during pregnancy not linked to autism, ADHD or intellectual disability
2+ mon, 4+ week ago (538+ words) Taking paracetamol during pregnancy does not increase the risk of autism, attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), or intellectual disability among children. That is according to the most rigorous analysis of the evidence to date published today in The Lancet Obstetrics, Gynaecology…...
Maternal paracetamol use during pregnancy not linked to autism or ADHD in children
5+ mon, 3+ day ago (601+ words) Existing evidence does not clearly link paracetamol (acetaminophen) use during pregnancy with autism or ADHD in children, finds an in-depth evidence review published by'The BMJ'today, in direct response to recent announcements around the safety of using paracetamol in pregnancy. The…...
Study shows probiotics help preterm babies fight antibiotic-resistant bacteria
7+ mon, 3+ week ago (666+ words) Researchers found that probiotics help reduce antibiotic-resistant bacteria in the guts of very-low-birth-weight preterm infants, but cannot fully prevent resistance genes from spreading. Antibiotic use still promotes gene swapping, highlighting the limits of probiotics alone in neonatal care. Study shows…...
Fiber supplement stabilizes blood sugar in gestational diabetes
1+ week, 5+ day ago (372+ words) A simple fiber supplement could reshape the gut microbiome, stabilize blood sugar spikes, and even prevent preterm births in high-risk pregnancies, offering a promising new path for precision prenatal care." A new study in"Frontiers in Endocrinology evaluated the efficacy…...
Gestational diabetes poses substantial cognitive dysfunction risks for both mothers and offspring
6+ mon, 4+ week ago (451+ words) A new synthesis of global evidence finds that experiencing gestational diabetes during pregnancy is linked with a decline in intellectual function among mothers, and may increase the risk of neurodevelopmental disorders, including autism spectrum disorder and attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)…...