• Investigators focused on four pregnancy outcomes: preterm birth, placental abruption, premature rupture of the membranes, and stillbirth. (sciencedaily.com)
  • The IMPAACT P1078 TB APPRISE randomised study found that women who started IPT during pregnancy experienced a higher rate of adverse birth outcomes (including stillbirth, spontaneous abortion, low birth weight in an infant, preterm delivery, or congenital anomalies in an infant). (aidsmap.com)
  • Serious maternal complications, perinatal death, small-for-gestational-age infants, preterm birth, and neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) admission were the primary outcomes of the analysis. (drugtopics.com)
  • 1. In this systematic review and meta-analysis, among 524 522 participants, when compared with intended pregnancy, unintended pregnancy was associated with higher odds of maternal depression during pregnancy and post-partum, maternal experience of interpersonal violence, preterm birth, and infant low birth weight. (physiciansweekly.com)
  • The main outcomes included prenatal depression, postpartum depression, maternal experience of interpersonal violence, preterm birth, and infant low birth weight. (physiciansweekly.com)
  • A total of 36 studies were included (N = 524 522 participants), where unintended pregnancy was found to be significantly associated with higher odds of depression during pregnancy and post-partum, interpersonal violence, preterm birth, and infant low birth weight, in comparison to intended pregnancy. (physiciansweekly.com)
  • Adverse pregnancy outcomes that have been reported in HIV-positive women include increased rates of spontaneous early abortion, low birth weight babies, and stillbirths, preterm labor, preterm rupture of membranes, other sexually transmitted diseases, bacterial pneumonia, urinary tract infections, and other infectious complications [1]. (healthynewbornnetwork.org)
  • Three previous reviews on the association of vitamin D insufficiency in pregnancy with preterm birth (PTB) and stillbirth were limited in scope and deemed inconclusive. (vitamindwiki.com)
  • OBJECTIVE: To estimate whether administration of 17 alpha-hydroxyprogesterone caproate can prevent neonatal morbidity in multiple pregnancies by reducing the preterm birth rate. (maastrichtuniversity.nl)
  • CONCLUSION: 17 alpha-hydroxyprogesterone caproate does not prevent neonatal morbidity or preterm birth in multiple pregnancies. (maastrichtuniversity.nl)
  • In addition, preeclampsia, infants small for gestational age, and preterm birth before 37 and 34 weeks gestation were recorded as secondary outcomes. (medscape.com)
  • In relative terms, after adjustment for nulliparity and a history of preterm delivery, women with chronic hypertension but not taking medication were three times more likely to have a child with one of the primary outcomes than control group women (odds ratio [OR], 2.9). (medscape.com)
  • Patients who experienced CVEs were also more likely to experience preterm birth and other adverse pregnancy outcomes (APOs). (medscape.com)
  • Common adverse birth outcomes, including preterm birth, low birth weight, and small-for-gestational age (SGA), are associated with neonatal mortality and long-term health problems, including neurodevelopmental impairments, respiratory and gastrointestinal complications, and higher sympathetic activity, which is considered a risk factor for cardiovascular disease [1-4]. (researchsquare.com)
  • This study was conducted to study the frequency of placental infarcts in hypertensive preterm pregnancies and its effects on foetal outcomes. (edu.pk)
  • Importantly, severe maternal morbidity causes major short- and long-term health consequences for the mother, and complications of pregnancy are associated with a higher risk of adverse perinatal/infant outcomes such preterm birth and infant death. (nih.gov)
  • Defects in placentation underlie major pregnancy disorders such as stillbirth, preeclampsia, fetal growth restriction, and preterm birth. (nih.gov)
  • The adverse pregnancy outcomes of interest were preterm birth (less than 37 weeks of gestation, both iatrogenic and spontaneous), preeclampsia or eclampsia, gestational hypertension, gestational diabetes, stillbirth, small for gestational age, and large for gestational age. (utmb.edu)
  • In a recent study, Cohen and colleagues examined Medicaid Analytic eXtract data for pregnant women taking mood stabilizers in order to assess risk for several different negative pregnancy outcomes: preeclampsia, placental abruption, growth restriction and preterm birth. (healthclue.eu)
  • We investigated whether tea consumption during early pregnancy is associated with an increased risk of preterm birth and abnormal fetal growth. (ox.ac.uk)
  • Our findings suggest that occasional tea drinking during pregnancy is not associated with increased risk of preterm birth or abnormal fetal growth. (ox.ac.uk)
  • Outcomes included birth weight, pregnancy loss, preterm birth, small for gestational age, and a composite outcome composed of the latter four components plus abruption. (uthscsa.edu)
  • Hypertension is considered a risk factor for high-risk pregnancy because it leads to an increased risk of pre-eclampsia, restricted fetal growth, and preterm birth. (wikipedia.org)
  • Uncontrolled gestational diabetes increases the risk for adverse perinatal outcomes such as preterm labor and delivery, preeclampsia, and other hypertension-related conditions in pregnancy. (wikipedia.org)
  • The consequences of these poor perinatal outcomes present a significant public health issue, requiring an exploration into primary prevention. (springer.com)
  • OBJECTIVE: The purpose of this study was to correlate low maternal pregravid weight, delivery weight, and poor gestational weight gain with perinatal outcomes. (afar.info)
  • Conclusion: Adverse perinatal outcomes including growth restriction and still birth is higher in hypertensive premature deliveries with placental infarcts than in normal full term deliveries. (edu.pk)
  • Clinicians should be aware of these effects and should advise pregnant women about the risk of being in a crash and the long-term consequences that crashes can have on their pregnancies," concludes Dr. Vladutiu. (sciencedaily.com)
  • Our aim is to study the changes in trace element levels in Chinese pregnant women and their association with adverse pregnancy outcomes. (nih.gov)
  • The two studies provide reassuring evidence that isoniazid preventive treatment does not result in a higher rate of adverse birth outcomes in pregnant women. (aidsmap.com)
  • However, the trials of IPT in people with HIV that informed World Health Organization guidance excluded pregnant women and the evidence base for the use of IPT in pregnancy is limited. (aidsmap.com)
  • Gathering further data on adverse birth outcomes in pregnant women with HIV exposed to IPT is therefore a priority for informing decisions about the use of IPT in pregnancy. (aidsmap.com)
  • The South African Medical Research Council carried out a prospective analysis of pregnant women with HIV enrolled in three provinces during 2019, to assess the impact of IPT exposure on birth outcomes. (aidsmap.com)
  • Adverse pregnancy outcomes are frequently assessed in pregnant women by measuring BP. (drugtopics.com)
  • For the wellbeing of pregnant women and their children, substance use needs to be considered an independent risk factor for CV events in pregnancy," the authors wrote. (mdedge.com)
  • Applying the same lifestyle changes to all pregnant women, independent of their weight or GDM condition, could improve these outcomes. (bmj.com)
  • Such intervention aims to change lifestyle patterns of pregnant women to reduce adverse outcomes of GDM, which seems to benefit both normal-weight women and excess-weight women. (bmj.com)
  • At this point, because of what we know about other respiratory infections and given the paucity of data related to COVID-19 and pregnancy, pregnant women should be considered an at-risk population for strategies focusing on prevention and management of COVID-19. (cdc.gov)
  • Results Between 2009 and 2021 we enrolled 513 pregnant patients, of whom 212 had adverse pregnancy outcomes with persistent aPLs-positive. (bmj.com)
  • 2) Objective: We aimed to synthesize the most up-to-date and relevant available evidence on the outcomes of pregnant women with laboratory-confirmed infection with COVID-19. (figshare.com)
  • 3) Methods: PubMed, Scopus, MEDLINE, Google scholar, and Embase were explored for studies and papers regarding pregnant women with COVID-19, including obstetrical, perinatal, and neonatal outcomes and complications published from 1 January 2020 to 4 May 2020. (figshare.com)
  • METHODS: This is a planned secondary analysis of the nuMoM2b study (Nulliparous Pregnancy Outcomes Study: Monitoring Mothers-to-Be), a prospective observational cohort study of 10,038 pregnant women at eight academic health care centers in the United States. (utmb.edu)
  • Birth defects are more common in pregnant women who received the anthrax vaccine during their first trimester versus later in pregnancy. (greenmedinfo.com)
  • 05). CONCLUSIONS: We did not identify a consistent association between frequency of tea consumption or tea strength and adverse birth outcomes among Chinese pregnant women with low tea consumption. (ox.ac.uk)
  • autoimmune type) can predict an adverse pregnancy outcome in healthy pregnant women and whether β 2 GPI-dependent aCL should be applied for routine screening of the pregnant population. (elsevierpure.com)
  • β 2 GPI-dependent aCL are significantly highly associated with adverse pregnancy outcomes in healthy pregnant women and can be used for prediction purposes, whereas β 2 GPI-independent aCL cannot. (elsevierpure.com)
  • Objective: To assess whether functional maternal or fetal genotypes along well-characterized metabolic pathways (ie, CYP1A1, GSTT1, and CYP2A6) may account for varying associations with adverse outcomes among pregnant women who smoke. (uthscsa.edu)
  • Among low-income pregnant and parenting women, health education is widely recognized as a way to improve maternal and infant health outcomes, but the efficacy of written health education materials to change knowledge and behavior for this population is questionable. (amegroups.org)
  • These conditions can be classified into three main categories: health problems in the mother that occur before she becomes pregnant, health problems in the mother that occur during pregnancy, and certain health conditions with the fetus. (wikipedia.org)
  • First-time pregnant women in this age group may have normal pregnancies, but research indicates that these women are at increased risk of having: first trimester miscarriage, chromosomal abnormalities in the fetus, and fetal growth restriction (FGR). (wikipedia.org)
  • Conditions developed during pregnancy: Preeclampsia: Preeclampsia is a syndrome marked by a sudden increase in the blood pressure of a pregnant woman after the 20th week of pregnancy. (wikipedia.org)
  • Pregnant patients should talk to their doctors about risks and benefits of receiving a COVID-19, mRNA vaccine during pregnancy. (medlineplus.gov)
  • Among all adverse pregnancy events, we found that fetal loss was the most important type (n=182, 40.1%), followed by pregnancy-induced hypertension, with 22 times preeclampsia and three times eclampsia. (bmj.com)
  • Dutta DK, Dutta B. Study of human placentae associated with preeclampsia and essential hypertension in relation to foetal outcome. (edu.pk)
  • We estimated and compared adverse pregnancy outcomes and associated factors in rural south-western Uganda using two survey methods.Within a general population cohort, between 1996 and 2013, women aged 15-49 years were interviewed on their pregnancy outcome in the past 12 months (method 1). (uncst.go.ug)
  • This study determined the association between AMA and adverse pregnancy outcomes, OS biomarkers and angiogenic growth mediators (AGMs) in normal pregnancies. (edu.au)
  • Risk assessment is crucial to target intervention to those in need, whilst avoiding intervention in normal pregnancies. (ox.ac.uk)
  • According to a recent study published in the American Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology , adverse pregnancy outcomes can be predicted by blood pressure (BP) thresholds of 140 mm Hg for systolic BP (SBP) and 90 mm Hg for diastolic BP (DBP) at 20 weeks of gestation onward. (drugtopics.com)
  • Women with a multiple pregnancy were randomized to weekly injections of either 250 mg 17 alpha-hydroxyprogesterone caproate or placebo, starting between 16 and 20 weeks of gestation and continuing until 36 weeks of gestation. (maastrichtuniversity.nl)
  • Secondary outcome measures were gestational age at delivery and delivery before 28, 32, and 37 weeks of gestation. (maastrichtuniversity.nl)
  • Consumption of coffee during pregnancy was associated with a higher risk of fetal death, especially losses occurring after 20 completed weeks of gestation. (greenmedinfo.com)
  • Previously recognized risk factors, such as smoking in pregnancy and hypertension, were confirmed. (springer.com)
  • Women with a history of chronic hypertension are three to five times more likely to have a poor pregnancy outcome than women without past hypertension, even if their blood pressure is normal before 20 weeks gestation, found a retrospective cohort study published April 6 in Obstetrics & Gynecology . (medscape.com)
  • They then compared outcomes among 830 women with a history of chronic hypertension but blood pressure under 140/99 mm Hg before 20 weeks gestation with those of 476 women without chronic hypertension. (medscape.com)
  • Mothers with higher blood pressures were excluded, as were pregnancies with fetal anomalies and mothers with any major medical problems besides hypertension and diabetes. (medscape.com)
  • The composite primary outcome occurred among 9.9% of women with a hypertension history but not taking antihypertensive drugs, in 14.6% of women who were taking antihypertensive drugs, and in 2.9% of women with no history of hypertension. (medscape.com)
  • The study's strengths include its population size, having data on blood pressure before and during pregnancy, and including women with confirmed prior diagnoses of chronic hypertension. (medscape.com)
  • Therefore, the differences in outcomes may not be solely the result of the presence of chronic hypertension," the authors write. (medscape.com)
  • Further, the low number of women with past hypertension who were not taking medications was underpowered (57%) to "detect a 50% reduction in the risk of the primary perinatal composite outcome in women without hypertension compared with the no medication group. (medscape.com)
  • We aimed to investigate the role of pregnancy-induced hypertension (PIH) in the association between ART and adverse neonatal outcomes. (biomedcentral.com)
  • PIH is one of the leading causes of maternal and neonatal adverse outcomes during pregnancy, including gestational hypertension and pre-eclampsia/eclampsia [ 16 ]. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Background: The placenta can provides valuable information about the damaging effects of hypertension on pregnancy and foetal outcome. (edu.pk)
  • 3BMI units) increased the risk of pre-eclampsia, gestational hypertension, emergency caesarean section, placental oversize and large for gestational age (LGA) birth at the second pregnancy. (elsevierpure.com)
  • It is not yet well-understood how hypertension leads to increased risk of these outcomes. (wikipedia.org)
  • and (2) To examine the relationship between the reported adverse outcomes and prenatal enalapril exposure, taking timing and duration of exposure into account, as well as several other factors that could confound any observed association between exposure and outcome. (epa.gov)
  • Prenatal mercury (Hg) exposure is associated with adverse child neurobehavioral outcomes. (nih.gov)
  • We examined potential associations between prenatal Hg exposure assessed through infant toenail Hg, placental DNA methylation changes, and newborn neurobehavioral outcomes. (nih.gov)
  • Further studies are needed to determine the mechanisms by which AR affects PIH so that interventions to reduce PIH can be developed to reduce adverse neonatal outcomes associated with ART. (biomedcentral.com)
  • We aimed to determine the risk of adverse pregnancy and neonatal outcomes associated with excess weight (EW), and within this group identify potential differences between those with and without GDM. (bmj.com)
  • In the United States, from 2017 to 2019, approximately 38% of pregnancies were unintended. (physiciansweekly.com)
  • 2019. https://evidence.unboundmedicine.com/evidence/view/infoPOEMs/427130/all/Zolpidem_associated_with_adverse_pregnancy_outcomes. (unboundmedicine.com)
  • As was observed in a previous study from Wisner and colleagues (2019) , this study found that treatment with mood stabilizers did not negatively affect pregnancy outcomes, and there is indication in both of these studies that treated women may, in fact, have better outcomes than untreated women. (healthclue.eu)
  • 2019 ( https://www.who.int/nutrition/publications/UNICEF-WHOlowbirthweight-estimates-2019/en/ ). (who.int)
  • CONCLUSION: In a large cohort of nulliparous women, more acculturation, regardless of self-described race or ethnicity, was associated with increased odds of several adverse pregnancy outcomes. (utmb.edu)
  • In population based studies inter-pregnancy weight change is associated with several adverse pregnancy outcomes but the impact on placental size is unknown. (elsevierpure.com)
  • Another large retrospective study carried out in Kenya found no difference in the risk of premature birth or other adverse birth outcomes between women who started isoniazid preventive therapy (IPT) during pregnancy and those who didn't. (aidsmap.com)
  • Study outcomes were adverse neonatal outcomes, including premature birth, low birth weight, and admission to the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU). (biomedcentral.com)
  • Among different adverse neonatal outcomes, PIH mediated 29.17% of the association between ART and low birth weight, 9.37% of the association between ART and premature birth, and 12.20% of the association between ART and NICU admission. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Sexually transmitted infections may be present without symptoms or with symptoms that are mild and transient, but they may have severe long-term consequences such as infertility, ectopic pregnancy, chronic illness and premature death. (who.int)
  • Many women can have healthy pregnancies if they manage their diabetes, following a diet and treatment plan from their health care provider. (wikipedia.org)
  • While previous studies had only looked at the link between one crash and adverse pregnancy outcomes, this new study also looked at women who had been involved in multiple motor vehicle collisions during their pregnancies. (sciencedaily.com)
  • Some studies have raised concerns that IPT may be associated with adverse birth outcomes for women with HIV. (aidsmap.com)
  • The study enrolled 1215 women with HIV in the second or third trimester of pregnancy. (aidsmap.com)
  • Sixty-eight per cent started IPT during pregnancy (833 women) and pregnancy outcomes were recorded for 786 women exposed to IPT. (aidsmap.com)
  • Results of an observational cohort study from UT Southwestern in Dallas found that 95% of women with severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection during pregnancy did not have a higher risk of experiencing adverse pregnancy outcomes. (contemporaryobgyn.net)
  • Pregnancy Outcomes Among Women With and Without Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 Infection. (contemporaryobgyn.net)
  • Women who use cocaine, cannabis, or other substances during pregnancy have increased risks of acute cardiovascular (CV) events while in the hospital for delivery , including more than double the risk of maternal mortality, a new study shows. (mdedge.com)
  • Pregnancy does not seem to have an adverse effect on the natural history of HIV infection in women in most studies, although acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) has become a leading cause of maternal mortality in some areas, as the epidemic progresses. (healthynewbornnetwork.org)
  • However, the findings may not be generalizable because the women were mostly black, had obesity, and had a high prevalence of diabetes before pregnancy, and all came from the same institution. (medscape.com)
  • Between 25% to 30% of all CVEs occurred in the postpartum period, highlighting the importance of close monitoring of cardiovascular risks and events in women with ARDs or APS both during pregnancy and postpartum, Dhital noted. (medscape.com)
  • Adult women (aged ≥ 18 years) with a singleton pregnancy in the National Vital Statistics System (NVSS) 2020 were enrolled in this retrospective cohort study. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Risk factors for adverse pregnancy outcomes in Chinese women: a meta-analysis. (bvsalud.org)
  • This study examined the associated risk factors of adverse pregnancy outcomes among Chinese females and furnished some fundamental principles and recommendations for enhanced prevention of adverse pregnancy and preservation of women 's well-being. (bvsalud.org)
  • The relevant risk factors for adverse pregnancy in Chinese women were retrieved from May 2017 to April 2023. (bvsalud.org)
  • Using data from the Quebec Pregnancy Cohort between 1998 and 2015, we included women covered by the provincial drug plan with a singleton live birth. (canaim.ca)
  • Purpose To compare clinical, laboratory, treatment, and adverse pregnancy outcomes, and live birth rate data in women with persistently positive antiphospholipid antibodies in China. (bmj.com)
  • These outcomes are important to understand and address because they result in increases in health care costs by affecting women and their newborns. (medicalnewsbulletin.com)
  • A baby with a birth weight of more than 4000g was said to have macrosomia, and a diagnosis of GDM was given to women who experienced any degree of glucose tolerance with the onset of pregnancy. (medicalnewsbulletin.com)
  • Women in the United States are more likely to die in pregnancy and childbirth than those in many other developed nations, and there currently exists significant racial and ethnic disparities in maternal morbidity and mortality. (nih.gov)
  • Black/African American, American Indian, and Alaska Native women are two to three times more likely to die from pregnancy-related causes than White women, and this disparity increases with age. (nih.gov)
  • As a means of collecting information about pregnancy outcome, a questionnaire was developed asking Coushatta women to report on their pregnancy experiences. (elsevierpure.com)
  • To date, information on pregnancies in 26 of the 43 women already enrolled in the PCDSP has been obtained. (elsevierpure.com)
  • A total of 81 pregnancies have been reported by these 25 women. (elsevierpure.com)
  • Seventeen of those pregnancies with adverse outcomes occurred in Coushatta women who presently have either diabetes or impaired glucose tolerance. (elsevierpure.com)
  • Celiac disease associated antibodies are higher in Argentine women with recurrent pregnancy loss. (greenmedinfo.com)
  • During 2012-13, women in the same cohort were interviewed on their lifetime experience of pregnancy outcomes (method 2). (uncst.go.ug)
  • The strongest association was seen when women were exposed during the second trimester (fourth through sixth month of pregnancy). (cdc.gov)
  • The authors offer guidance on how to optimize maternal and neonatal health outcomes for women with IBD. (contemporaryobgyn.net)
  • In this article, we will review the basics of IBD and steps to optimize maternal and neonatal outcomes for women with IBD, including preconception counseling, medication management during pregnancy in conjunction with a gastroenterologist, and postpartum care. (contemporaryobgyn.net)
  • The inter-pregnancy period is considered a teachable moment when women are receptive to weight- management guidance aimed at optimising pregnancy outcome in subsequent pregnancies. (elsevierpure.com)
  • The association between inter-pregnancy weight change and the primary risk of adverse pregnancy outcomes in the second pregnancy was investigated in 12,740 women with first two consecutive deliveries at a single hospital using logistic regression. (elsevierpure.com)
  • Microscopic, but not submicroscopic, infections were associated with adverse outcomes in women receiving malaria preventive treatment and insecticide-treated bed nets. (lstmed.ac.uk)
  • A team of researchers in medicine/epidemiology, anthropology/midwifery, computer science/sensors, and community-based case management created and pilot tested a mHealth application (mHealth app) for African-American women at high risk for adverse birth outcomes. (amegroups.org)
  • We tested the acceptability and feasibility of the interactive application among women during the reproductive stages of early and late pregnancy, postpartum, and interconception. (amegroups.org)
  • Women in the postpartum phase had the highest response rate to particular text messages, followed by those in the pregnancy phase. (amegroups.org)
  • This study corroborates findings in the health literacy literature that women most at risk for adverse birth outcomes need additional face-to-face support with mHealth applications. (amegroups.org)
  • The use of AEDs is associated with a greater baseline risk of fetal malformations during pregnancy. (medscape.com)
  • Pregnancy increases vulnerability to TB disease while maternal TB increases the risk of infant death, prematurity and low birth weight. (aidsmap.com)
  • Previous studies indicated a range of risk factors associated with these poor outcomes, including maternal psychosocial and economic wellbeing. (springer.com)
  • In order to develop appropriate targeted preventative strategies to improve perinatal outcome in disadvantaged groups, a greater understanding of ethno-specific risk factors is required. (springer.com)
  • The rates of these adverse outcomes differ between ethnic groups, with the most socially disadvantaged groups being most at risk. (springer.com)
  • Results from a recent study indicated that lowering the threshold for abnormal blood pressure in the second half of pregnancy from 140/90 mm Hg would not increase accuracy in identifying maternal or perinatal risk in patients. (drugtopics.com)
  • It's important for us to remember that there's increased risk of cardiovascular events in pregnancy in our patients. (medscape.com)
  • The results of this study showed no suggestions of associations between maternal awakening cortisol levels in mid-pregnancy and adverse birth outcomes, except for an increased risk of SGA. (researchsquare.com)
  • Conclusions EW is detrimental for pregnancy and neonatal outcomes, and treatment of GDM contributes to lowering the risk in EWw and NWw. (bmj.com)
  • Adverse maternal and neonatal outcomes are determined by two main risk factors: excess weight and hyperglycemia. (bmj.com)
  • Our study reveals that any state of excess weight is associated with an increased risk of adverse events. (bmj.com)
  • The use of oral fluconazole during early pregnancy was associated with an increased risk of spontaneous abortion compared with no exposure (adjusted odds ratio [aOR] 2.23, 95% confidence interval [CI] 1.96-2.54 to low-dose treatment and 3.20, 95% CI 2.73-3.75 to high-dose treatment. (canaim.ca)
  • No association was found between exposure to fluconazole during pregnancy and the risk of stillbirth. (canaim.ca)
  • Our data suggests any maternal exposure to fluconazole during pregnancy may increase the risk of spontaneous abortion and doses higher than 150 mg during the first trimester may increase cardiac septal closure anomalies. (canaim.ca)
  • Is pregnancy a risk factor for severe illness? (cdc.gov)
  • A decrease in pregnancy weight gain was associated with a 33% reduction in LGA, while an increase in pregnancy weight gain was associated with a 43% higher risk of LGA. (medicalnewsbulletin.com)
  • There was no association observed with a decrease in pregnancy weight gain and risk of cesarean sections. (medicalnewsbulletin.com)
  • In unadjusted analyses, exposure to each specific mood stabilizer and polytherapy with mood stabilizers was associated with increased risk of all four adverse outcomes listed above, as compared to no exposure (RRs ranged from 1.15 to 1.56). (healthclue.eu)
  • even for outcomes of an apparently common origin (eg placental dysfunction) there are multiple, partly independent risk factors. (ox.ac.uk)
  • The successful applicant(s) will be involved in project predicting adverse outcomes or examining the importance of individual risk factors. (ox.ac.uk)
  • Coffee drinking early in pregnancy is associated with an increased risk of abortion. (greenmedinfo.com)
  • Heavy caffeine consumption (especially when there is nausea) during pregnancy may increase the risk of spontaneous abortion. (greenmedinfo.com)
  • There is also a raised risk of PT birth in pregnancies arising within close temporal proximity to a previous delivery [ 12 ]. (opendentistryjournal.com)
  • These birth outcomes have been previously found to increase the risk for negative health outcomes later in life. (cdc.gov)
  • The risk grew with increasing levels of exposure to benzene throughout the pregnancy. (cdc.gov)
  • Inter-pregnancy weight change in either direction increases the risk of a number of contrasting pregnancy complications, including extremes of placental weight. (elsevierpure.com)
  • A high-risk pregnancy is one where the mother or the fetus has an increased risk of adverse outcomes compared to uncomplicated pregnancies. (wikipedia.org)
  • however, there are certain studied conditions that have been shown to put the mother or fetus at a higher risk of poor outcomes. (wikipedia.org)
  • In 2012, the CDC estimated that there were approximately 65,000 pregnancies deemed "high-risk" in the United States. (wikipedia.org)
  • Pregnancies could be considered high risk if the mother has certain pre-existing health conditions. (wikipedia.org)
  • Pre-existing diabetes - Pre-existing diabetes that is not managed during pregnancy is associated with increased risk of spontaneous abortions in the first few weeks of pregnancy and increased risk of congenital malformations such as congenital heart defects and neural tube defects. (wikipedia.org)
  • Autoimmune disease In some pregnancies, certain conditions that arise in the developing fetus or fetuses can put a pregnancy into a high risk category. (wikipedia.org)
  • Common fetal related factors that can create a high risk pregnancy include: congenital defects multiple gestations fetal growth restriction Other reasons a pregnancy may be classified as high-risk include if the mother develops a medical condition during pregnancy or if complications occur during pregnancy. (wikipedia.org)
  • The primary outcomes of stillbirth, neonatal death, respiratory support at birth, seizures, an Apgar score of 3 or less, and arterial cord blood with a pH below 7 were collapsed into a composite outcome. (medscape.com)
  • Sikethiwe Masuku of the South African Medical Research Council said that the findings suggest that IPT can be safely used during the second and third trimester of pregnancy. (aidsmap.com)
  • The findings provide novel information on the outcome in pregnancy that are counter to smaller reports. (contemporaryobgyn.net)
  • These findings, published in JAMA Network Open , offer new insight into existing research and contribute to further understanding of SARS-CoV-2 infection in pregnancy. (contemporaryobgyn.net)
  • In an accompanying editorial by Abha Khandelwal, MD, department of medicine, Stanford (Calif.) University, and others, the authors said the findings "highlight the critical support required during pregnancy and postpartum" for substance users, which should include comprehensive medical care and social services as well as access to addiction medicine and treatment of co-occurring mental health disorders. (mdedge.com)
  • Unintended pregnancies are known to be associated with adverse maternal and infant health and welfare outcomes, however, estimates of these associations specific to the current US population are lacking. (physiciansweekly.com)
  • Assisted reproductive technology (ART) has been widely used in the treatment of infertility, and is associated with adverse maternal and neonatal outcomes. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Adverse birth outcomes following the use of ACE inhibitors, including enalapril, during pregnancy have been reported in case histories and descriptive studies. (epa.gov)
  • We retrieved information about pregnancy, diagnoses of anxiety/depression, asthma, and prescribed medication from the Swedish Medical Birth, National Patient, and Prescribed Drug Registers. (diva-portal.org)
  • We conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis to evaluate the quality and strength of the available evidence on the relations between vitamin D nutritional status, and pregnancy and birth outcomes. (vitamindwiki.com)
  • Using data from the Study of Outcomes in Mothers and Infants (SOMI) database, an administrative population-based birth cohort in California, they identified more than 7 million individuals, 19,340 with ARDs and 7758 with APS. (medscape.com)
  • They then analyzed how many patients experienced an acute CVE during pregnancy and up to 6 weeks after giving birth. (medscape.com)
  • Elevated levels of maternal cortisol have been hypothesized as the intermediate process between symptoms of depression and psychosocial stress during pregnancy and adverse birth outcomes. (researchsquare.com)
  • Therefore, we examined associations between cortisol levels in the second trimester of pregnancy and risks of three common birth outcomes in a nested case-control study. (researchsquare.com)
  • Previous research linked maternal psychosocial problems with increased risks of these birth outcomes, but the underlying mechanisms have not been fully understood yet [5]. (researchsquare.com)
  • ATLANTA-- A study by the Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry suggests that adverse birth outcomes might be associated with women's exposure during pregnancy to the volatile organic compounds (VOCs), perchloroethylene (PCE), trichloroethylene (TCE), and benzene in drinking water at the Camp Lejeune Marine Corps Base. (cdc.gov)
  • Exposure to PCE in the contaminated water was associated with pre-term birth, that is, birth before 37 weeks of pregnancy. (cdc.gov)
  • Does tea consumption during early pregnancy have an adverse effect on birth outcomes? (ox.ac.uk)
  • Information on birth outcomes and complications during pregnancy was obtained from hospital medical records. (ox.ac.uk)
  • Race, Racism, and Racial Disparities in Adverse Birth Outcom. (lww.com)
  • Given the growing interest on early adversity consequences during the perinatal phase, we aim to examine the associations between traumatic childhood events and pregnancy health behaviour, psychological symptoms, birth outcomes, sociodemographics and breastfeeding. (bristol.ac.uk)
  • Infection during pregnancy with Plasmodium falciparum is associated with maternal anaemia and adverse birth outcomes including low birth weight (LBW). (lstmed.ac.uk)
  • The impact of these subpatent infections on maternal and birth outcomes remains unclear. (lstmed.ac.uk)
  • The impact of infection status at enrolment and delivery on adverse birth outcomes and maternal haemoglobin at delivery was assessed using logistic and linear regression models adjusting for potential confounders. (lstmed.ac.uk)
  • Submicroscopic P. falciparum infections at enrolment or at delivery in peripheral or placental blood were not associated with maternal anaemia or adverse birth outcomes such as LBW. (lstmed.ac.uk)
  • At a population level, the proportion of infants with a low birth weight is an indicator of a multifaceted public health problem that includes long-term maternal malnutrition, ill-health and poor health care in pregnancy. (who.int)
  • Low birth weight is included as a primary outcome indicator in the core set of indicators for the Global nutrition monitoring framework . (who.int)
  • Regarding obstetrical and neonatal outcomes, fetal distress (13.5%), pre-labor rupture of membranes (9.6%), prematurity (8.7%), fetal death (4.8%), and abortion (2.9%) were reported. (figshare.com)
  • Their subsequent pregnancy outcomes were ascertained and the three study groups were compared statistically for the following poor pregnancy outcomes: intrauterine fetal death (IUFD) after 12 gestational weeks, intrauterine growth retardation (IUGR) and pre-eclampsia. (elsevierpure.com)
  • The data did not reflect the postpartum period, during which a high rate of adverse CV events occurs. (mdedge.com)
  • As such, the objective of this systematic review and meta-analysis was to estimate associations of unintended pregnancy with maternal and infant health outcomes during pregnancy and postpartum. (physiciansweekly.com)
  • A total of 23 studies reported adjusted estimates of the association between unintended pregnancy and maternal depression during pregnancy and postpartum. (physiciansweekly.com)
  • This study evaluated associations of unintended pregnancy with maternal and infant health and welfare outcomes during pregnancy and postpartum. (physiciansweekly.com)
  • Generalized estimation equation models were used to analyze the 3 main outcomes separately. (canaim.ca)
  • The number of COVID-19 pregnancy outcomes was not large enough to draw a conclusion and long-term outcomes are yet to be determined as the pandemic is still unfolding. (figshare.com)
  • Additionally, some evidence suggests that GDM is associated with long-term outcomes such as development of type 2 diabetes in the mother and future obesity in the infant. (wikipedia.org)
  • Recurrent food cravings for and compulsive eating of highly palatable food can contribute to the development and maintenance of gestational overweight and obesity with potential adverse health consequences for the offspring. (nature.com)
  • In this article, enalapril exposures beyond the first trimester of pregnancy are associated with pre- and postnatal developmental disorders, such as reduced amniotic fluid volume (oligohydramnios), intrauterine growth restriction, congenital malformations secondary to oligohydramnios (retarded ossification of skull bones, limb positional deformities), fetal renal tubular pathology, neonatal renal failure, and early postnatal death. (epa.gov)
  • Most of these outcomes have been attributed to impaired fetal renal function that normally begins in the early second trimester of pregnancy. (epa.gov)
  • Serum copper, zinc, calcium and iron levels were measured at pre-pregnancy, 1st trimester (7w-12w), 2nd trimester (24w-28w) and 3rd trimester (35w-40w). (nih.gov)
  • These include different sampling approaches (in blood, saliva, or hair) and variations in timing of sample collection (i.e. trimester of pregnancy) and time of day at sampling. (researchsquare.com)
  • Tea consumption (type, frequency, and strength) during their first trimester and social and demographic factors were obtained by way of questionnaires administered during pregnancy. (ox.ac.uk)
  • Such exposure has been linked to a number of adverse health conditions including cancer and abnormal reproductive development (USEPA, 2014). (duke.edu)
  • We aims to determine the maternal PFBS exposure and the maternal and fetal outcomes and the underlining mechanisms. (duke.edu)
  • The Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR) identified an error in the exposure classifications used in its epidemiological study entitled Volatile Organic Compounds in Drinking Water and Adverse Pregnancy Outcomes at the U.S. Marine Corps Base at Camp Lejeune, NC . (cdc.gov)
  • To assess the effect of exposure to low and high doses of fluconazole during pregnancy on the occurrence of spontaneous abortions, major congenital malformations and stillbirths. (canaim.ca)
  • EMID2 hypomethylation may represent a novel mechanism linking in utero Hg exposure and adverse infant neurobehavioral outcomes. (nih.gov)
  • ATSDR, a federal public health agency of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, evaluates the potential for adverse human health effects of exposure to hazardous substances in the environment. (cdc.gov)
  • Finally, it will reduce adverse outcomes of pregnancy, such as stillbirth and perinatal death due to syphilis, and blindness caused by gonococcal and chlamydial infections. (who.int)
  • Trace elements is closely associated with fetal growth and development during pregnancy. (nih.gov)
  • 1) Serum copper levels was significantly higher after pregnancy than before, calcium and iron levels decreased, but zinc levels did not change significantly. (nih.gov)
  • 5) Conclusions: Although we have found that pregnancy with COVID-19 has significantly higher maternal mortality ratio compared to that of pregnancy without the disease, the evidence is too weak to state that COVID-19 results in poorer maternal outcome due to multiple factors. (figshare.com)
  • Logistic regression models were utilized to investigate the association between ART, PIH, and adverse neonatal outcomes, expressed as odds ratio (OR) and 95% confidence interval (CI). (biomedcentral.com)
  • and (4) elucidating issues related to maternal morbidity and mortality and perinatal/infant outcomes among people with intellectual, developmental, and physical disabilities. (nih.gov)
  • In order to examine this issue, we have begun a pilot study investigating the rate of adverse pregnancy outcome among the Louisiana Coushatta Indians. (elsevierpure.com)
  • Some are also transmitted through contaminated blood products, tissue transfer and from mother to child during pregnancy, childbirth and breastfeeding. (who.int)
  • BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth , 14 , [40]. (elsevierpure.com)
  • The American College of Cardiology (ACC) and American Heart Association (AHA) recommended lowering BP thresholds for HTN in 2017 to 120/80 mm Hg or more, but these recommendations have not been used in pregnancy HTN guidelines. (drugtopics.com)
  • Studies using 2017 ACC and AHA guidelines to assess BP in pregnancy were gathered. (drugtopics.com)
  • To evaluate associations between maternal anxiety or depression and adverse pregnancy outcomes, taking possible familial confounding and interaction with asthma into account, we conducted a cohort study of all singleton births in Sweden 2001-2013. (diva-portal.org)
  • Microscopic and submicroscopic Plasmodium falciparum infection, maternal anaemia and adverse pregnancy outcomes in Papua New Guinea: a cohort study. (lstmed.ac.uk)
  • Although much is known about how maternal eating habits influence offspring health, the mechanisms that underlie changes in taste perception and food preference during pregnancy (which guide and promote feeding) are only just starting to be elucidated. (nature.com)
  • The introduction of the protocol for prevention of mother-to-child transmission (PMTCT) has produced a decrease in the rate of pregnancies ended in induced abortion [3]. (healthynewbornnetwork.org)
  • Title : Pregnancy loss history at first parity and selected adverse pregnancy outcomes Personal Author(s) : Ahrens, Katherine A.;Rossen, Lauren M.;Branum, Amy M. (cdc.gov)
  • Using vital records and crash reports, investigators were able to study the association among car crashes, vehicle safety features, and adverse pregnancy outcomes. (sciencedaily.com)
  • While this new study offers greater insight than existing reports, more population-based studies are necessary to increase understanding of the effect of multiple crashes, seatbelts, and airbags on pregnancy outcomes. (sciencedaily.com)
  • This study highlights the importance of crashes during pregnancy and their possible adverse effects on pregnancy outcomes. (sciencedaily.com)
  • A limitation of this study was that it had a narrow scope and only assessed 5 maternal and infant health outcomes. (physiciansweekly.com)
  • This study supports a mediating role for PIH in the association between ART and adverse neonatal outcomes. (biomedcentral.com)
  • The investigators also found that the rates of these unfavorable outcomes increased as the number of crashes increased. (sciencedaily.com)
  • Previously published studies measures despite limited access to health care and unfavorable sociodemographic have examined various health outcomes characteristics. (cdc.gov)
  • Adverse childhood experiences have been associated with unfavorable health behaviours, somatic and psychological complaints in pregnancy. (bristol.ac.uk)
  • Throughout pregnancy, maternal cortisol levels increase twofold, and cortisol crosses the placenta, accounting for 30-40% of the variability in fetal concentrations [10]. (researchsquare.com)
  • Non-seat belt use and the lack of airbags were associated with elevated rates of selected adverse pregnancy outcomes," explains lead investigator Catherine J. Vladutiu, PhD, Postdoctoral Fellow in the Department of Epidemiology at the University of North Carolina's Gillings School of Global Public Health. (sciencedaily.com)
  • Lack of trace elements during pregnancy is detrimental to maternal and fetal health. (nih.gov)
  • 2. Further research should include studies specifically designed to identify associations of unintended pregnancy with maternal and infant health outcomes that minimize bias with prospective measurement of pregnancy intention. (physiciansweekly.com)
  • Reducing unintended pregnancy is a Healthy People 2030 public health priority. (physiciansweekly.com)
  • Studies included were relevant to US populations that compared key maternal, and infant health outcomes for unintended vs intended pregnancies. (physiciansweekly.com)
  • Infertility is defined by the World Health Organization as the failure to achieve a pregnancy after 12 months or more of regular unprotected sexual intercourse, this definition is also supported by the American Medical Association, the European Society for Human Reproduction and Embryology, the International Committee for Monitoring Assisted Reproductive Technologies, and the American Society for Reproductive Medicine [ 1 ]. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Community based evidence on pregnancy outcomes in rural Africa is lacking yet it is needed to guide maternal and child health interventions. (uncst.go.ug)
  • We measure pregnancy health behaviour (e.g. exercise, smoking, alcohol, BMI), psychological symptoms (e.g. anxiety and depressive symptoms), sociodemographics (e.g. education, social class) and breastfeeding (e.g.initiation and duration). (bristol.ac.uk)
  • However, no systematic studies on the relationship between the adverse outcomes and enalapril gestational exposures are available. (epa.gov)
  • However, there are no comprehensive systematic reviews collecting all case series studies on data regarding adverse pregnancy outcomes, especially association with treatment modalities. (figshare.com)
  • With important new evidence accumulating, there is the need to update the previous estimates and assess evidence on other clinically important outcomes such as spontaneous abortion and Apgar score. (vitamindwiki.com)