COVID-19 During Pregnancy May Pose Risks for Mother, Baby
Pregnant women with COVID-19 are less likely to report symptoms but are more likely to require intensive care unit admission compared with nonpregnant women of reproductive age.
Pregnancy
Influenza Vaccination Not Associated With Major Congenital Malformations
Study reveals no evidence for an association between first-trimester vaccination and major malformations or congenital heart defects in infants.
Placental Injury Observed in Pregnant Women With SARS-CoV-2
Higher rates of decidual arteriopathy and other maternal vascular malperfusion features are seen in placentas of women with severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2.
During Outbreak, Most Pregnant Women Had High Zika Awareness
Pregnant women had a high level of awareness about Zika virus during the 2016 outbreak, according to a study published in the May issue of Emerging Infectious Diseases.
Universal Testing May Help Identify HCV in Pediatric Population
New polices, including testing for hepatitis C virus (HCV) during pregnancy, may increase HCV identification in the pediatric population by addressing gaps in maternal HCV testing.
USPSTF Against Bacterial Vaginosis Screening to Prevent Preterm Delivery
The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force recommends against screening for bacterial vaginosis in pregnant women not at increased preterm delivery risk.
Addressing COVID-19 Concerns in Pregnant Women With Rheumatic Diseases
In this interview, Jane E Salmon, MD, provides insight into the risk for COVID-19 in pregnant women with rheumatic diseases.
Three Neonates Born to Mothers With COVID-19 Identified as Positive
Three of 33 neonates born to mothers with coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) in Wuhan tested positive for severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2).
Study Finds No Risk of Coronavirus in Offspring Born to Infected Mothers
Researchers sought to evaluate the clinical characteristics of the 2019 novel coronavirus disease in pregnancy and assess transmission potential of the infection to newborns.
Double-Dose Influenza Vaccine Doses May Not Benefit Pregnant Women With HIV
A double-dose of inactivated influenza vaccine may not increase the immunogenicity of the vaccine among pregnant women with HIV.
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