Pregnant Women
Remote glucose monitoring may be viable option for women with gestational diabetes
Pregnant women with gestational diabetes had similar glycemic, maternal and neonatal outcomes with weekly remote glycemic monitoring as women who attended in-person appointments, according to data from a small study.
Pregnant women receiving effective resistant TB treatment had ‘excellent outcomes’
Pregnant women who received effective multidrug-resistant/rifampicin-resistant tuberculosis treatment regimens had positive outcomes with no major negative impacts on their infants, researchers reported.
Exposure to more green spaces during pregnancy positively impacts infant birth weight
Pregnant women who lived near forests and parks had reduced odds for low birth weight, which may also decrease the risk for poor infant lung health, according to a presentation at the European Respiratory Society International Congress.
Guideline recommends screening pregnant women at high risk for sleep apnea
A new consensus guideline recommend screening women during pregnancy who have high risk for obstructive sleep apnea, such as those with obesity, hypertension or diabetes.
ARRIVE trial linked to increased elective labor induction for singleton, nulliparous women
Publication of trial results showing reduced cesarean birth and hypertensive disorders of pregnancy risks with elective labor induction was associated with a rise in elective labor induction for singleton, nulliparous pregnancies.
Network highlights sociodemographics of pregnant women with opioid use disorder
A surveillance network monitoring maternal, infant and child outcomes tied to medication for opioid use disorder during pregnancy showed different sociodemographics between medication for opioid use disorder and those without, data show.
Few dietary supplements in US provide key nutrients for pregnancy
Almost no dietary supplements available in the U.S. provide key nutrients in required doses for pregnant women, which can lead to risk for inadequate nutrient intake from foods alone, researchers reported.
Low-cost monitors accurately measure indoor air quality for pregnant women with asthma
WASHINGTON — Low-cost remote systems accurately monitored indoor air pollution and asthma health among high-risk pregnant women with asthma, according to data presented at the American Thoracic Society International Conference.
Pregnant women exposed to higher levels of PFAS more likely to have children with high BMI
Women exposed to higher concentrations of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances during pregnancy have children with higher BMI z scores and greater risks for overweight or obesity at age 2 to 5 years, according to study data.
Pregnant women with asthma, obstructive sleep apnea have increased airways resistance
WASHINGTON — Pregnant women who have both asthma and obstructive sleep apnea have increased central airways resistance, but not increased peripheral airways resistance, according to a presentation here.