Individual risks are small.
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In utero exposure to maternal infection tied to increased autism, depression risk -
Conception within 12 months of stillbirth does not affect birth outcomes Results from an international cohort study.
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Abnormally adherent placenta: evidence-based guidelines Incidence is rising worldwide along with increasing cesarean delivery rates.
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CROI 2019—Syphilis rates balloon in HIV-positive women Trend poses threat of congenital syphilis, signals need for screening.
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Prenatal PPI use is not linked to fracture risk in offspring In fact, children whose mothers took PPIs have decreased fracture risk.
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MMR and autism: another large study finds no link Receiving no childhood vaccinations is tied to increased risk.
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Timing and recent hormonal contraceptive use affect bleeding after LNG IUS Slight decrease in bleeding must be balanced with the convenience of same-day insertion.
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Measuring BP the right way: the AHA issues a scientific statement Includes a thorough assessment of techniques and devices.
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PEEP for preterm infants requiring CMV: clinicians are on their own Scant, low-quality evidence on optimal PEEP levels and selection.
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LARC: can we reduce pain during IUD insertion? Fear of pain at insertion is a barrier to IUD uptake.
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Medical abortion: sublingual misoprostol linked to better success rates Sublingual dosing may result in quicker onset of action and higher peak plasma concentration.
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The Standing Committee of European Doctors is particularly concerned about the future of medical mobility.
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Pregnancy after stillbirth: short interval not associated with increased adverse risk WHO recommends waiting at least 2 years.
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Emergency vs nonemergency contraception: how adolescents view it An EC visit is an opportunity to promote more effective nonemergent approaches.