Are Clinicians Aware of the FDA’s Pregnancy and Lactation Labeling Rule?
A study sought to determine clinicians’ awareness and use of the Pregnancy and Lactation La-beling Rule (PLLR).
Pregnancy
Frequency of Breast Milk Feeding Linked to Infant Cognitive Development
Previous studies connecting infant cognition to maternal breast milk composition have identified an oligosaccharide as a potential influence on the cognitive abilities of infants.
Anxiety, Depression, and Trauma Linked to Cannabis Use in Pregnant Women
Diagnoses and symptoms of anxiety, depression, and trauma are associated with cannabis use in pregnant women.
Pregnant Women With Depression More Likely to Use Cannabis
Women with depression are more than three times more likely to use cannabis during pregnancy compared with women without depression.
Low Maternal Vitamin D May Raise Risk for ADHD in Offspring
There is an association between low maternal vitamin D during early pregnancy and an elevated risk for offspring attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder.
Telehealth Interventions Improve Obstetric and Gynecologic Outcomes
Telehealth interventions including text messaging and remote monitoring may improve obstetric and gynecologic outcomes, according to a recent review.
Maternal Paraben Exposure Linked to Overweight Development in Female Offspring
Prenatal exposure to n-butyl paraben was associated with early overweight development in girls in an epidemiologic and translational study.
Parity, Breastfeeding Associated With Lower Risk for Early Menopause
The results suggest that the current recommended levels for breastfeeding duration are linked to an additional benefit of reduced risk for early menopause.
No Sign of Vertical Transmission of COVID-19 Found in Late Pregnancy
There currently is no evidence of intrauterine infection caused by vertical transmission in women who develop 2019 novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pneumonia in late pregnancy.
Gestational Diabetes Associated With Increased Risk for Future Dyslipidemia
A history of gestational diabetes is associated with increased risk for dyslipidemia.
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