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Physician-authored summaries on the latest research on pregnancy complications, editorials on pregnancy complications, and perspectives on pregnancy complications - drawn from the top medical journals.
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Gene Mutations and Pregnancy Complications Free
- August 7, 2007
- David Green, MD, PhD
- Oncology and Hematology
Findings from two studies confirm that thrombophilia is a risk factor for adverse pregnancy outcomes.- Reviewing:
- Coppens M et al., J Thromb Haemost 2007 Jul; 5:1444-8. Passamonti F et al., Blood 2007 Jul 15; 110:485-9.
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Pregnancy Complications May Lead to Childhood Anxiety Disorders
- June 24, 2004
- Peter Roy-Byrne, MD
- Psychiatry
The increased risk for anxiety in children of anxious parents is often attributed to genetic factors; however, studies documenting the adverse effects of prenatal anxiety . . .- Reviewing:
- Hirshfeld-Becker DR et al., Depress Anxiety 2004; 19:152-62.
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Pregnancy Complications as an Omen for Cardiovascular Disease Free
- April 19, 2012
- Allison Bryant, MD, MPH
- Women's Health
Women who delivered small-for-gestational-age babies were more likely to experience ischemic heart disease in later life.- Reviewing:
- Bukowski R et al., PLoS ONE 2012 Mar; 7:e33047.
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First-Trimester Vaginal Bleeding as a Marker of Unfavorable Pregnancy Outcomes
Bleeding early during pregnancy was associated with complications in current and future pregnancies.
CME Exam- Reviewing:
- Lykke JA et al., Obstet Gynecol 2010 May; 115:935.
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Stopping Smoking in Early Pregnancy Can Reverse Its Adverse Effects Free
- March 27, 2009
- Physician's First Watch
Women who stop smoking by 15 weeks' gestation may reduce their risk for pregnancy complications to that of nonsmokers, BMJ reports.Researchers prospectively examined pregnancy... -
Pregnancy Complications Increase with Age
- June 21, 2005
- Sandra Ann Carson, MD
- Women's Health
Women in the U.S. are delaying childbirth. These investigators evaluated the risks of delayed pregnancy to mother and baby in an unselected obstetric population. They . . .- Reviewing:
- Cleary-Goldman J et al., Obstet Gynecol 2005 May; 105:983-90.
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Subclinical Hypothyroidism Increases Risk for Preterm Birth, Placental Abruption
- March 22, 2005
- Sandra Ann Carson, MD
- Women's Health
The developing fetal central nervous system is particularly sensitive to maternal thyroid deficiency during the first 10 weeks of pregnancy because the fetal thyroid gland . . .- Reviewing:
- Casey BM et al., Obstet Gynecol 2005 Feb; 105:239-45.
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Subclinical Hypothyroidism Affects Pregnancy Outcomes
- February 25, 2005
- Robert W. Rebar, MD
- General Medicine
Overt maternal hypothyroidism is associated with pregnancy complications and, in offspring, intellectual impairment. We know less about the effects of subclinical maternal hypothyroidism. In this . . .- Reviewing:
- Casey BM et al., Obstet Gynecol 2005 Feb; 105:239-45.
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First-Trimester Malaria: Treatment and Outcomes Free
- December 14, 2011
- Mary E. Wilson, MD
- Infectious Diseases
Symptomatic and asymptomatic malaria infections during the first trimester of pregnancy were associated with miscarriage; treatment appeared to be safe.- Reviewing:
- McGready R et al., Lancet Infect Dis 2011 Dec 13;: Desai M and Dellicour S., Lancet Infect Dis 2011 Dec 13;:
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MELD Score Predicts Outcomes in Pregnant Women with Cirrhosis
- September 30, 2011
- Atif Zaman, MD, MPH
- Gastroenterology
A MELD score ≥10 at conception predicted maternal liver-related complications, whereas a score ≤6 indicated no excess risk.- Reviewing:
- Westbrook RH et al., Clin Gastroenterol Hepatol 2011 Aug; 9:694.
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Key Obstetric Risk Factors for Cerebral Palsy
- September 29, 2011
- Diane J. Angelini, EdD, CNM, FACNM, FAAN, NEA-BChttp://womens-health.jwatch.org/misc/board_about.dtl#aAngelini
- Women's Health
Upper respiratory and gastrointestinal infections were not among the maternal infections associated with CP.- Reviewing:
- O'Callaghan ME et al., Obstet Gynecol 2011 Sep; 118:576.
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Good Delivery Outcomes for Expectant Mothers with Multiple Sclerosis Free
- August 16, 2011
- Robert T. Naismith, MD
- Neurology
A large, population-based cohort study found no increase in adverse neonatal and delivery outcomes.- Reviewing:
- van der Kop ML et al., Ann Neurol 2011 Jul; 70:41.
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Obstetric Outcomes in Women with Epilepsy
- July 28, 2011
- Autumn Klein, MD, PhD
- Women's Health
Women with epilepsy who used antiepileptic drugs were at excess risk for complications during pregnancy and delivery.- Reviewing:
- Borthen I et al., BJOG 2011 Jul; 118:956.
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Pregnancy-Associated Restless Legs Syndrome Can Become Chronic
- January 27, 2011
- Autumn Klein, MD, PhD
- Women's Health
Pregnancy-associated RLS raised risk for RLS during subsequent pregnancies and beyond.- Reviewing:
- Cesnik E et al., Neurology 2010 Dec 7; 75:2117.
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Methamphetamine-Related Perinatal Morbidity Confirmed
- August 26, 2010
- Allison Bryant, MD, MPH
- Women's Health
Methamphetamine use during pregnancy was associated with adverse perinatal outcomes, including preterm birth and neonatal mortality.- Reviewing:
- Good MM et al., Obstet Gynecol 2010 Aug; 116:330.
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Maternal Surgical Weight Loss for Obesity Before Pregnancy Curbs Obesity in Children
- February 10, 2010
- William P. Kanto, Jr., MD
- Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine
Rates of severe obesity were three times higher in children who were born before their mothers' bariatric surgery than in those who were born after surgery.
CME Exam- Reviewing:
- Smith J et al., J Clin Endocrinol Metab 2009 Nov; 94:4275.
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Risks of Pregnancy in Women with Cardiomyopathy
- February 3, 2010
- Frederick A. Masoudi, MD, MSPH
- Cardiology
Data from a small case series suggest that advanced symptoms, low LVEF, or both are associated with adverse maternal and fetal outcomes.- Reviewing:
- Grewal J et al., J Am Coll Cardiol 2010 Jan 5; 55:45.
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Pregnancy Problems Predict Future Cardiovascular Risks
- December 10, 2009
- Wendy S. Biggs, MD
- Women's Health
Women with vascular complications of pregnancy are at excess risk for postpartum metabolic syndrome and future hypertension and diabetes.- Reviewing:
- Magnussen EB et al., Obstet Gynecol 2009 Nov; 114:961. Stekkinger E et al., Obstet Gynecol 2009 Nov; 114:1076.
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Pregnancy and Anticoagulation: What Is a Clinician to Do?
- October 28, 2009
- Joel M. Gore, MD
- Cardiology
In a case series of women with prosthetic heart valves, enoxaparin appeared to be effective when used as directed and carefully monitored.
CME Exam- Reviewing:
- McLintock C et al., BJOG 2009 Nov; 116:1585.
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Should We Screen for MRSA in Obstetrics?
A model predicted that screening for and decolonization of obstetric MRSA were not cost-effective.- Reviewing:
- Beigi RH et al., Obstet Gynecol 2009 May; 113:983.
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