Neonatal/Perinatology

In a recent study, states enacting a 20-week abortion ban from 2011 to 2018 had increased rates of neonatal Down Syndrome diagnoses.

Multiple studies have indicated a greater risk of neonatal morbidity and mortality when births occur in out-of-hospital settings.

In a recent analysis, worse maternal and neonatal outcomes were found when mothers were infected with COVID-19 close to delivery.

Pregnant patients who receive the diagnosis of congenital diaphragmatic hernia, or CDH, now have access in Chicago to in-utero procedure that could greatly enhance the outcome for their baby.

According to the 2022 March of Dimes report card, it was reported that maternal and infant outcomes have worsened, with the preterm birth rate reaching 10.5% in 2021.

A recent study found that infants born to mothers with maternal comorbidities, such as preeclampsia, had higher risk of poor kidney function.

A 29-year-old White woman presented to the labor and delivery unit due to preterm premature rupture of membranes and delivered twins. The twins were transferred to the neonatal intensive care unit following delivery.

Screening and early-life interventions for these patients may prevent cardiometabolic outcomes, according to investigators.

In total, 14% of those on antiseizure medication who did not receive periconceptional folic acid experienced preterm birth compared with 5% of those with supplementation.

The higher the gestational age when pregnant women received a COVID-19 vaccine, the higher the serological titers at birth.

When an infant presents with fractures that suggest possible abuse, but appears to be neurologically fine, clinicians should make sure to rule out occult head injury. A report looks at whether many children’s hospitals are routinely following this guidance.

An 18-day-old girl whose right cheek had become increasingly red and warm over 24 hours was directly admitted to an inpatient unit. She had firmness and pain to the affected area, fussiness, increased sleeping, and poor feeding, preferring the bottle to breastfeeding. What's the diagnosis?

Experts still advocate for breast milk, but pediatricians must be able to offer advice on all options for feeding babies

An analysis of more than 100 mother-child pairs from Colorado found children with fetal exposure to cannabis had increased fat mass and fasting glucose levels compared to their counterparts without fetal exposure to cannabis.

An investigation examines what demographic factors and less-than-optimal respiratory support in or beyond the neonatal intensive care unit can increase the risk of abnormal lunch function on extremely low gestational age newborns (ELGANs).

For extremely preterm infants, mother’s own milk may be helpful for preventing poor postnatal growth and some morbidities.

An investigation examines whether a treatment of hydrocortisone could lead to a reduction in moderate to severe bronchopulmonary dysplasia and neurodevelopmental outcomes at age 2 years.

Evidence indicates that a delay on umbilical cord clamping leads to better outcomes for infants. What are the outcomes for those who are very preterm?

Risk factors for the dual burden of severe maternal morbidity and preterm birth differ significantly by insurance type across sociodemographic and perinatal considerations in the state of California.

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) are looking into 4 complaints about illness linked to Abbott Nutrition formula produced in a Michigan factory.

Many new therapies have been developed over the past decade to treat disorders that are often present at birth and early treatment can lead to better outcomes. However, the screenings for newborns have been slow to adapt.

The safety of the Pfizer/BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine in pregnant women, for both mother and baby, has been dependent on observation during the rollout. A large population trial provides further support for the vaccine’s safety.

Gestational diabetes is a fairly common pregnancy complication. A new study looks into how it can impact a child's future health.

Scientific advances have led to more extremely preterm infants surviving delivery. What are the outcomes for these infants?

Gone are the days of little guidance for weight gain during pregnancy, but determining the best weight range has been elusive. A new study provides some helpful advice.