Un tratamiento hormonal en el embarazo no reduce las probabilidades de nacimiento prematuro
MIÉRCOLES, 2 de noviembre de 2022 (HealthDay News) — Es probable que una terapia hormonal de uso común para prevenir los nacimientos prematuros no sea efectiva, informa un nuevo estudio. Los médicos recetan tratamientos de progesterona vaginal para a…
Learn MoreBeber incluso un poco de café en el embarazo podría atrofiar el crecimiento de un niño
MARTES, 1 de noviembre de 2022 (HealthDay News) — A la mayoría de las mujeres embarazadas les dicen que es seguro tomar una taza de café al día, porque no provoca pérdidas del embarazo ni partos prematuros, pero una nueva investigación sugiere un vín…
Learn MorePrenatal Air Pollution Exposure Tied to Low Birth Weight
WEDNESDAY, Nov. 2, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Exposure to particulate matter (PM2.5, PM10) and nitrogen dioxide (NO2) in early pregnancy to midpregnancy is significantly associated with lower birth weight, according to a study published online Oct. 25 i…
Learn MoreHormonal Treatment in Pregnancy Won’t Lower Odds for Preterm Birth
WEDNESDAY, Nov. 2, 2022 (HealthDay News) — A hormone therapy commonly used to prevent preterm births probably isn’t effective, a new study reports.Doctors have been prescribing vaginal progesterone treatments to help at-risk pregnant women delay deli…
Learn MoreEven a Little Coffee in Pregnancy Might Stunt a Child’s Growth
TUESDAY, Nov. 1, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Most pregnant women are told it’s safe to have one cup of coffee a day because it won’t trigger miscarriages or preterm deliveries, but new research suggests a surprising risk: Moms-to-be who consume caffeine,…
Learn MoreInfant SARS-CoV-2 Infection Uncommon After In Utero Exposure
TUESDAY, Nov. 1, 2022 (HealthDay News) — The incidence rates of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection, hospitalization, and mortality are low for infants exposed to SARS-CoV-2 infection during pregnancy, according to …
Learn MorePregnancy Often More Stressful for Women With Autism
TUESDAY, Nov. 1, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Women who have autism are more vulnerable during pregnancy to depression and anxiety, according to a new British study.That makes it imperative that effective mental health screening and support is available t…
Learn MoreMaternal Caffeine Consumption Linked to Smaller Child Height
MONDAY, Oct. 31, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Maternal caffeine consumption during pregnancy is associated with smaller child height from age 4 to 8 years, according to a study published online Oct. 31 in JAMA Network Open.Jessica L. Gleason, Ph.D., M.P.H…
Learn MoreMonofilament Suture Not Superior for Vaginal Cervical Cerclage
WEDNESDAY, Oct. 26, 2022 (HealthDay News) — For women with a singleton pregnancy receiving vaginal cervical cerclage due to a history of pregnancy loss or premature birth, monofilament suture does not reduce the rate of pregnancy loss compared with s…
Learn MoreEl homicidio es una importante causa de muerte entre las mujeres embarazadas de EE. UU.
JUEVES, 20 de octubre de 2022 (HealthDay News) — La causa de muerte más probable de las mujeres embarazadas no es la hipertensión, las hemorragias ni la sepsis, sino sus esposos y novios. El homicidio es una importante causa de muerte entre las mujer…
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