Maternal Health

Maternal stress during pregnancy may mutate the child’s DNA and thus affect risk for developing disease, according to study results published in Biological Psychiatry.

Unrecognized and untreated pheochromocytoma in women before or during pregnancy was associated with a substantially higher risk for maternal or fetal complications, according to data from a retrospective study.

Gabapentin may be more effective than standard therapy for hyperemesis gravidarum, according to results of a small trial presented at this year’s virtual American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology Annual Clinical and Scientific Meeting.

Up to a third of women hospitalized with influenza in recent years were pregnant, according to research presented at this year’s virtual IDWeek.

Women with hyperemesis gravidarum, a severe form of morning sickness that occurs in 1% to 2% of pregnancies, may be more likely to experience depression during and after pregnancy, according to research published in BMJ Open.

Several genetic mutations appear to protect against postpartum hemorrhage, according to research presented at the Anesthesiology 2020 annual meeting.

Preterm birth may be an independent risk factor for early mortality in women, according to a study published in BMJ.

A 10-year review of the Vaccine Adverse Events Reporting System demonstrated no new or unexpected concerns regarding vaccine safety among women who were vaccinated during pregnancy.

Many pregnant women refrain from asking questions during maternal care visits, according to research published in JAMA Network Open.

Prenatal affective symptoms and stress may have a direct impact on children’s mental health, according to study findings published in Journal of the American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry.