Articles Tagged With: maternal
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Trauma in Pregnancy: A Comprehensive Overview
The authors provide a concise, comprehensive overview of the unique anatomic and physiologic features of pregnancy, as well as modifications and considerations important for the management of the pregnant trauma patient.
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Maternal Sleep Position and Pregnancy Outcomes
Questions regarding sleep position safety are often posed for any OB/GYN or midwife practicing obstetrics.
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Maternal Drug-Related Death and Suicide: Leading Causes of Postpartum Death in California
In a recent study, investigators found that drug-related death and suicide were leading causes of postpartum death in California.
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A Maternal Antibody Protects Infants From Severe Malaria
Transplacental antibodies against Plasmodium falciparum Schizont Egress Antigen-1 may protect infants from severe malarial infection during the first year of life. This new knowledge about these antibodies potentially can inform vaccine development.
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The Emergency Department Management of Precipitous Delivery and Neonatal Resuscitation
Emergency department providers should be familiar with the correct procedures to manage pregnancies, births, and subsequent neonatal resuscitations when they occur unexpectedly in the ED.
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Update on Postpartum Hemorrhage
In the United States, postpartum hemorrhage accounts for 11.4% of maternal deaths, the fourth most common cause after cardiovascular diseases, non-cardiovascular diseases, and infection; worldwide, it is the leading cause of maternal mortality. This feature will discuss the latest treatments for managing postpartum hemorrhage.
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No Significant Association Between Autism Risk and Maternal Influenza and Vaccination
A very large cohort study over 11 years failed to find an association between autism risk and maternal influenza infection or influenza vaccination during pregnancy. A low risk of autism was associated on initial analysis with first-trimester vaccination, but adjusting statistically for the multiplicity of hypotheses tested in the study showed that this association could be due to chance (P = 0.10).
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Spend $5 and Save a Life
Spending less than $5 per person on healthcare services could save the lives of millions of mothers and children worldwide every year.