Meta-analysis of maternal Chikungunya infection and pregnancy outcomes
Chikungunya in Pregnancy: When Timing Changes Everything
This meta-analysis of 57 observational studies synthesized data on maternal Chikungunya virus infection during pregnancy. The pooled vertica…
This study reveals when during pregnancy chikungunya poses the greatest danger — and it’s later than we thought.
Systematic review of 127 studies shows psychosocial interventions improve smoking cessation in pregnancy.
Simple Support Helps Pregnant Women Quit Smoking, Study Shows
This systematic review and meta-analysis of 127 studies involving 47,361 participants evaluates psychosocial interventions for pregnant wome…
Supporting pregnant women to quit smoking with counseling or financial help can lead to healthier babies and fewer NICU admissions.
Systematic Review Analyzes Pharmacometric Modeling of Opioids and Fentanyl in Pregnancy
Opioid Dosing in Pregnancy May Need a Rethink
This systematic review evaluates pharmacometric modeling approaches, including population pharmacokinetic and physiologically based pharmaco…
Pregnancy speeds up how the body processes pain meds, meaning standard doses may leave moms in pain or risk baby safety.
Delivery timing strategies in NTSV pregnancies associated with varying cesarean rates across maternal risk strata.
A Simple Plan to Lower Your C-Section Risk, Backed by 5.8 Million Births
This population-based cohort study analyzed 5,776,412 live births in the US from 2020 to 2024 to evaluate cesarean delivery rates. Results s…
Timing delivery based on a mom's age and weight could significantly reduce C-section rates for first-time mothers, a study of 5.8 million bi…
Cross-sectional analysis links SP resistance polymorphisms to gametocyte carriage in Mozambican malaria isolates.
Malaria Resistance in Mozambique Is Rising Fast
This cross-sectional molecular analysis examined 100 P. falciparum isolates from Mozambican pregnant women at delivery. Results indicate tha…
Malaria parasites in Mozambique are becoming resistant to the main pregnancy drug, increasing the risk of low birth weight and stillbirth fo…
Report describes alcohol and substance co-use among pregnant females in the United States
Report examines alcohol and substance use patterns among pregnant people in the US
An observational report describes alcohol and substance co-use among pregnant females aged 12-44 years in the United States. No specific fin…
A new report looks at how often pregnant people in the US use alcohol and other substances together, aiming to clarify current trends.
Observational report finds inconsistencies and disparities in alcohol screening for pregnant persons
Report finds inconsistencies in alcohol screening for pregnant people across U.S. regions
An observational report from 24 U.S. jurisdictions found inconsistencies and disparities in alcohol screening and brief intervention among p…
A new report reveals inconsistent alcohol screening and counseling for pregnant people across 24 U.S. states and territories.
Observational report examines smoking behaviors among women before, during, and after pregnancy
Report examines smoking patterns in women before, during, and after pregnancy
An observational report describes cigarette smoking behaviors among pregnant women during the perinatal period in the United States. No spec…
A new report details smoking habits in women before, during, and after pregnancy, but its findings have not yet been released.
Field report notes increase in parvovirus B19 infections among pregnant persons in Minnesota
Are more pregnant people in Minnesota getting parvovirus B19 infections?
A field report from Minnesota describes an increase in human parvovirus B19 infections among pregnant persons. No sample size, intervention …
Minnesota health officials report more pregnant people are getting infected with parvovirus B19, a common virus that can cause serious anemi…
Birth and infant outcomes assessed in over 5,000 U.S. pregnancies with SARS-CoV-2 infection
Study examines birth outcomes for over 5,000 pregnant women with COVID-19 in the U.S.
An observational study of approximately 5,252 women with laboratory-confirmed SARS-CoV-2 infection during pregnancy in 16 U.S. jurisdictions…
Data from over 5,000 U.S. pregnancies with COVID-19 shows what happened to babies, but specific health outcomes and risks remain unreported …