BackgroundCoffee consumption has been associated with several adverse pregnancy outcomes, although data from randomized–controlled trials are lacking. We investigate whether there is a causal relationship between coffee consumption and miscarriage, stillbirth, birthweight, gestational age and pre-term birth using Mendelian randomization (MR). MethodsA two-sample MR study was performed using summary results data from a genome-wide association… Continue reading Mendelian randomization study of maternal coffee consumption and its influence on birthweight, stillbirth, miscarriage, gestational age and pre-term birth
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Sex-specific effects of bisphenol A on the signaling pathway of ESRRG in the human placenta
AbstractBisphenol A (BPA) exposure during pregnancy is associated with low fetal weight, particularly in male fetuses. The expression of estrogen-related receptor gamma (ESRRG), a receptor for BPA in the human placenta, is reduced in fetal growth restriction. This study sought to explore whether ESRRG signaling mediates BPA-induced placental dysfunction and determine whether changes in the… Continue reading Sex-specific effects of bisphenol A on the signaling pathway of ESRRG in the human placenta
Maternal COVID-19 Vaccination and Its Potential Impact on Fetal and Neonatal Development
Vaccines have been developed at “warp speed” to combat the COVID-19 pandemic caused by the SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus. Although they are considered the best approach for preventing mortality, when assessing the safety of these vaccines, pregnant women have not been included in clinical trials. Thus, vaccine safety for this demographic, as well as for the developing… Continue reading Maternal COVID-19 Vaccination and Its Potential Impact on Fetal and Neonatal Development
The associations between prenatal #cannabis use disorder and neonatal outcomes
Background and AimsCannabis use disorder (CUD) during pregnancy has increased dramatically in the United States (US). This study examined the associations between prenatal CUD and adverse neonatal outcomes and heterogeneities in the associations by mothers’ tobacco use status and race/ethnicity. DesignPopulation-based, retrospective cohort study. SettingCalifornia, USA. ParticipantsA total of 4.83 million mothers who delivered a… Continue reading The associations between prenatal #cannabis use disorder and neonatal outcomes
Association Between Maternal #Caffeine Consumption and Metabolism and Neonatal Anthropometry
Higher caffeine consumption during pregnancy has been associated with lower birth weight. However, associations of caffeine consumption, based on both plasma concentrations of caffeine and its metabolites, and self-reported caffeinated beverage intake, with multiple measures of neonatal anthropometry, have yet to be examined. Objective To evaluate the association between maternal caffeine intake and neonatal anthropometry,… Continue reading Association Between Maternal #Caffeine Consumption and Metabolism and Neonatal Anthropometry
2021 The Effect of Preconception-Initiated Low-Dose #Aspirin on Human Chorionic Gonadotropin–Detected Pregnancy, #Pregnancy Loss, and Live Birth
A previous large randomized trial indicated that preconception-initiated low-dose aspirin (LDA) therapy did not have a positive effect on pregnancy outcomes. However, this trial was subject to nonadherence, which was not taken into account by the intention-to-treat approach.. ..Relative to placebo, adhering to LDA for 5 of 7 days per week led to 8 more… Continue reading 2021 The Effect of Preconception-Initiated Low-Dose #Aspirin on Human Chorionic Gonadotropin–Detected Pregnancy, #Pregnancy Loss, and Live Birth
Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (#NSAIDs): Drug Safety Communication – Avoid Use of NSAIDs in #Pregnancy at 20 Weeks or Later
FDA is warning that use of NSAIDs around 20 weeks or later in pregnancy may cause rare but serious kidney problems in an unborn baby. This can lead to low levels of amniotic fluid surrounding the baby and possible complications. For prescription NSAIDs, FDA is requiring changes to the prescribing information to describe the risk… Continue reading Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (#NSAIDs): Drug Safety Communication – Avoid Use of NSAIDs in #Pregnancy at 20 Weeks or Later
The Prevalence of Thyroid Dysfunction and Autoimmunity in Women With History of Miscarriage or Subfertility
..Thyroid function and thyroid peroxidase antibody (TPOAb) data were available for 19213 and 19237 women, respectively. The prevalence of abnormal thyroid function was 4.8% (95% CI, 4.5-5.1); euthyroidism was defined as levels of thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) of 0.44 to 4.50 mIU/L and free thyroxine (fT4) of 10 to 21 pmol/L. Overt hypothyroidism (TSH > 4.50… Continue reading The Prevalence of Thyroid Dysfunction and Autoimmunity in Women With History of Miscarriage or Subfertility
Association of Living in a Food Desert With Pregnancy Morbidity
To evaluate whether women living in areas deemed food deserts had higher rates of pregnancy morbidity, specifically preeclampsia, gestational hypertension, gestational diabetes, prelabor rupture of membranes, preterm labor, than women who did not live in food deserts at the time of their pregnancy and delivery.. This was a retrospective observational study in which we reviewed… Continue reading Association of Living in a Food Desert With Pregnancy Morbidity
