Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

Pregnancy safer for women with lupus than previously thought

New findings may help ease concerns for women with lupus who are interested in having a child. A new study concludes that most women with lupus whose disease is not very active will have a safe pregnancy. The results are ...

Obstetrics & gynaecology

No adverse pregnancy outcomes for Tdap at 32 weeks

(HealthDay)—Tetanus, diphtheria, and acellular pertussis (Tdap) vaccination at 32 weeks of gestation is not associated with adverse pregnancy or neonatal outcomes, according to a study published online May 6 in Obstetrics ...

Obstetrics & gynaecology

Review: vegan-vegetarian diets seem safe in pregnancy

(HealthDay)—Vegan-vegetarian diets appear to be safe in pregnancy, according to a review published in the April issue of BJOG: An International Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology.

Overweight & Obesity

Cost of lifestyle advice during pregnancy is worth it

Research from the University of Adelaide shows that the additional cost of providing  one-on-one lifestyle advice to overweight and obese women during pregnancy is offset by improved outcomes at birth.

Obstetrics & gynaecology

Bariatric surgery affects risk of pregnancy complications

Bariatric surgery has both a positive and negative influence on the risk of complications during subsequent pregnancy and delivery, concludes a new study from Karolinska Institutet in Sweden. The results, which are published ...

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