Tag: Obstetrics
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Adolescent SLE and Pregnancy: Higher Risks of Adverse Outcomes
Overview: SLE in adolescence and pregnancy outcomes Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is a complex autoimmune disease that can affect people at any age, but its impact on pregnancy varies by age. Recent findings presented at a major rheumatology conference underscore a troubling trend: adolescents with SLE are more likely to experience adverse pregnancy outcomes compared…
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SLE in Teens Linked to Higher Pregnancy Risks and Losses
Overview: SLE and adolescent pregnancy Recent study results presented to the medical community highlight a concerning trend: adolescents living with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) experience more adverse pregnancy outcomes compared with healthy peers, and they may also face higher rates of pregnancy loss than adults with SLE. The findings, discussed at a major rheumatology conference,…
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COVID-19 During Pregnancy Linked to Neurodevelopmental Risks for Kids
Overview: COVID-19 in pregnancy and child development Emerging research indicates that a COVID-19 infection during pregnancy may be linked to increased neurodevelopmental diagnoses in children by age three. A recent study published in Obstetrics & Gynecology analyzed health records to examine whether maternal SARS-CoV-2 infection is associated with later developmental concerns in offspring. While many…
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Advanced-Labor Cesareans Increase Womb Scar Risk in Future
New evidence links advanced-labor cesareans to higher womb scar risk Researchers from University College London (UCL) have identified a strong association between cesarean births performed at an advanced stage of labor and the development of scars inside the uterus that are closer to the cervix. The study, published in the American Journal of Obstetrics &…
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Late-stage labor Cesareans linked to higher risk of womb scarring and future preterm birth
Overview: A warning for late-stage Cesareans Recent findings from University College London (UCL) researchers suggest that Cesarean births performed during advanced stages of labor are associated with a higher risk of scar formation near the cervix. This location of scarring is important because it has been linked to an increased likelihood of preterm birth in…
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Advanced-labor cesareans linked to higher womb scarring risk
Overview: Why the stage of labor matters for cesarean scars Women who undergo cesarean births during advanced labor face a significantly higher risk of developing scars inside the uterus near the cervix. This unexpected finding from University College London researchers helps explain why some women are more likely to have preterm births in later pregnancies.…
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Margem Sul Without Obstetric Emergencies: All Pregnant Women Directed to Lisbon
Overview of the Situation This weekend, the Margem Sul region of Tejo is facing a significant healthcare challenge due to the unavailability of obstetric and gynecological emergencies. Expecting mothers are being redirected to hospitals in Lisbon for their urgent care needs, creating a ripple effect in healthcare accessibility in the area. The Impact on Expecting…