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.
Pregnancy
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.
Low-Dose Aspirin Cuts Preterm Delivery in Nulliparous Women
Among nulliparous women with singleton pregnancies from low-income and middle-income countries, the incidence of preterm delivery before 37 weeks is reduced for those receiving low-dose aspirin versus placebo.
Prepregnancy Overweight, Obesity May Be Linked to Lower IQ in Boys in Multiethnic Study
Maternal prepregnancy overweight and obesity were found to be associated with lower IQ scores in boys in low-income, multiethnic populations.
General Fertility Rate Declined in United States in 2018
The general fertility rate declined to 59.1 births per 1000 women aged 15 to 44 years in 2018 in the United States, according to a study published in the National Health Statistics Reports.
Prenatal Exposure to Endocrine-Disrupting Chemicals Linked to Lower Childhood IQ
Exposure to endocrine-disrupting chemicals in the first trimester of pregnancy may affect intellectual functioning in childhood.
High Maternal Lead Levels May Contribute to Childhood Obesity
Maternal lead exposure may contribute to the risk for overweight or obesity in offspring across multiple developmental stages, but adequate maternal folate status can mitigate this association.
Hepatitis C Virus Infection Rates Increased for Women Giving Birth
Rates of HCV infection are much higher among women with opioid use disorder
Is it Ethical to Charge for Prenatal Screening?
Noninvasive prenatal testing (NIPT) is becoming common around the world. Requiring only a blood draw at 9 to 11 weeks of gestation, NIPT tests for chromosomal abnormalities such as trisomies 21, 18, and 13. In some countries, the simple and safe test is part of routine care or offered through publicly funded programs. In other…
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