Obstetrics
News
Births jump for first time since 2014
The rise in births points to childbearing that was postponed during the pandemic.
Conference Coverage
COVID fallout: ‘Alarming’ dip in routine vax for pregnant women
Rates of influenza and Tdap immunization declined at Medicaid clinics in Houston after the pandemic hit.
Conference Coverage
Hypertension control during pregnancy validated in major trial
In the CHAP trial, treatment of mild hypertension during pregnancy lowered the risk of adverse maternal and fetal outcomes.
News
Perinatal deaths from COVID show ‘extensive’ placental damage
SARS-CoV-2 causes “widespread and severe” destruction of the placenta that deprives the fetus of oxygen.
News
Two studies detail the dangers of COVID in pregnancy
Most of the birth problems occurred with first and second trimester infections and occurred even if the pregnant person didn’t have respiratory...
Opinion
Booster recommendations for pregnant women, teens, and other groups explained
CDC makes specific statements about individuals who are pregnant.
News
Unvaccinated pregnant women have more severe COVID
After the Delta variant became dominant, both the number and severity of cases increased, and after August 2021, more than 25% of pregnant women...
News
COVID vaccination rates among pregnant people remain low
About 30% of pregnant people are vaccinated, according to the latest CDC data, with only 18% obtaining a dose during pregnancy.
News
COVID-19 linked to baby bust in high-income countries
Researchers found a significant COVID-19-related decline in crude birth rates in 7 of 22 high-income countries.
Conference Coverage
Current PERISCOPE vaccine studies: Toward better pertussis prevention?