October 13, 2025

D-dimer Threshold Identified for Postpartum PE

A D-dimer cutoff of 2.24 mg/L showed 90% specificity and 89% sensitivity for detecting pulmonary embolism after delivery.

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October 08, 2025

More Colostrum Feeds, Fewer Peanut Allergy Cases

Researchers examine how early colostrum feeding may shape infants’ immune response to allergens.

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September 23, 2025

Autism Briefing Without CDC Input?

Debate over acetaminophen use in pregnancy and vaccine safety highlights the importance of evidence-based guidance for autism risk counseling.

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September 22, 2025

Trump Takes Dual Action on Autism Crisis

"We have a response today to the autism crisis."

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September 10, 2025

Prenatal Acetaminophen and ADHD/ASD: Linked?

Review of 46 human studies links prenatal acetaminophen to higher ADHD/ASD risk; evidence is heterogeneous; cohort effect sizes are generally modest but larger in some biomarker studies; authors advise cautious, short‑term use under medical guidance.

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December 11, 2024

Oral Microbiome's Link to Maternal Stress

A recent study found that pregnant women with high anxiety and depression symptoms exhibited a richer oral microbiome, suggesting potential ways to improve maternal psychological well-being.

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July 23, 2024

Study Examines Effects of Prenatal Cannabis Use

"As we continue to learn about the potential harms and benefits of prenatal cannabis use, clinicians must provide coordinated, nonstigmatizing care and education to support pregnant individuals in making informed decisions about cannabis use," noted study authors.

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November 12, 2024

Early Induction: Medical Need or Comfort?

"I would have done anything to give birth...they could have asked me anything, and I would have almost certainly said yes, as long as it meant getting the baby out" - one participant's revelation from a study showing physical discomfort, not BMI concerns, drove women's choices for early induction.

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March 03, 2025

HCV Screening Uptake in Pregnancy vs General Population

Researchers found that universal hepatitis C screening guidelines increased testing rates in pregnant women, but overall uptake remained low, particularly among nonpregnant women.

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