Pregnant Women

Risks for adverse outcomes associated with COVID-19 at delivery stayed high during the omicron variant window, despite possible immunity from previous SARS-CoV-2 infection, vaccination or testing differences, researchers reported.

Pregnant women with a history of retinal detachment were at no greater risk for recurrence after vaginal delivery compared with cesarean section, according to a study published in Retina.

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 who received effective multidrug-resistant/rifampicin-resistant tuberculosis treatment regimens had positive outcomes with no major negative impacts on their infants, researchers reported.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.