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Discontinuing aspirin at 24-28 weeks gestation does not appear to affect preeclampsia risk
Discontinuing aspirin at 24 to 28 weeks of gestation was noninferior to continuing aspirin until 36 weeks of gestation to prevent preterm preeclampsia among high-risk individuals, according to a randomized clinical trial published in JAMA.
Dapivirine vaginal ring for HIV prevention safe to use during breastfeeding
SEATTLE — A monthly dapivirine vaginal ring, used by women as HIV prophylaxis, is safe for breastfeeding babies, according to results of a phase 3b trial presented at the Conference on Retroviruses and Opportunistic Infections 2023.
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Pfizer presents data to CDC on maternal RSV vaccine up for FDA review
Pfizer presented data for the first time publicly Thursday on its maternal vaccine candidate for respiratory syncytial virus, which was granted priority review this week by the FDA.
Increase in domestic violence seen early in COVID-19 pandemic among pregnant individuals
During the first months of the COVID-19 pandemic, there was a temporary increase in unstable or unsafe living situations and intimate partner violence for pregnant people in the U.S., according to an analysis published in JAMA Network Open.
In utero exposure to ADHD medication does not alter neurodevelopment
Children born to mothers taking ADHD medication did not have altered neurodevelopment or growth compared with those born to mothers not taking ADHD medication, according to findings published in Molecular Psychiatry.
Hypertensive pregnancy disorders raise CVD risks within 2 years postpartum
Hypertensive disorders of pregnancy were associated with greater risks for certain cardiovascular diseases within 24 months of delivery, according to a presenter at The Pregnancy Meeting.
USPSTF recommends daily folic acid supplement intake before pregnancy
The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force has released a draft recommendation advocating for individuals who are planning to or could become pregnant to take a daily folic acid supplementation of 0.4 to 0.8 mg to prevent neural tube defects.
Q&A: New HIV recommendations address infant feeding
SEATTLE — Recently published recommendations for the prevention of pediatric HIV infection say people with HIV should be counseled about infant feeding prior to conception or as early as possible in pregnancy.
Dapivirine vaginal ring shows no safety concerns when used in third trimester
SEATTLE — The dapivirine vaginal ring, a microbicidal therapy designed to prevent sexual transmission of HIV, demonstrated no safety concerns when used during the third trimester of pregnancy, according to data from the DELIVER study.
Cannabis use in early pregnancy associated with adverse outcomes
Cannabis use early in pregnancy was associated with adverse placenta-mediated maternal and neonatal outcomes, according to findings presented at The Pregnancy Meeting.