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Update Coming for Thyroid Disease in Pregnancy Guidelines
Age over 30 years, having at least two prior pregnancies, and morbid obesity (body mass index [BMI] at least 40 kg/m2), will no longer...
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Postpartum Exercise Reduces Depression and Anxiety Symptoms
“Further investigation should aim to investigate the effects of postpartum exercise in individuals who experienced perinatal complications and in...
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Are GLP-1s the Newest Fertility Treatment?
Discussing obesity treatment can be a delicate conversation, but one that would be beneficial to have with any patient of reproductive age.
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Postpartum Depression Common After Cesarean Delivery
“Identifying subgroups of women at risk for PPD based on aspects of their obstetric experience could help to screen for women who might benefit...
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A History of Concussion Linked to Maternal Mental Illness
“Mothers are already an at-risk population for mental illness, as illustrated by the high rates of postpartum depression, and so are people with a...
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Is Routine 39-Week Induction of Labor in Healthy Pregnancy a Reasonable Course?
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Weight Loss Drugs Don’t Reduce Oocyte Retrieval
The use of glucagon-like peptide 1 agonists within a year had no apparent effect on the number of oocytes retrieved in controlled ovarian...
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Maternal BMI and Eating Disorders Tied to Mental Health in Kids
Maternal eating disorders were associated with psychiatric disorders in the offspring, with the largest effect sizes observed for sleep disorders...
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Family Medicine–Led Obstetric Units Achieve Lower C-Section Rates, Better Safety Culture
Family medicine may be the most rational — and widely available — specialty to close gaps in obstetric care.
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Maternal COVID-19 May Not Harm Baby’s Neural Development
The lack of an association between exposure to SARS-CoV-2 during pregnancy and abnormal neurodevelopment remained unchanged even when factors such...
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Avoid Too Low or High Vitamin D Levels for Best Pregnancy Outcomes in Lupus
Monitoring and supplementing maternal 25(OH) vitamin D levels in patients with lupus within the 40-59 ng/mL range is crucial while preventing...
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Live Rotavirus Vaccine Safe for Newborns of Biologic-Treated Moms With IBD
The study found normal extended immune function testing in infants despite third-trimester maternal biologic therapy and regardless of circulating...