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Explore essential menstrual product options and education for adolescents, addressing safety, comfort, and personal preferences in menstrual health.

A study found that maternal type 1 diabetes mellitus was independently associated with a modest but significant increase in atopic dermatitis risk in offspring.

Integrating an automated tobacco treatment system into routine pediatric visits significantly increased smoking cessation rates among mothers.

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New research demonstrates that moderate to high exercise levels before and during pregnancy can significantly enhance early childhood neurodevelopmental.

Nontargeted analysis identified 42 PFAS in cord blood, revealing broader prenatal exposure than traditional testing methods capture.

A study found no impact toward neurodevelopmental outcomes among toddlers exposed to mRNA COVID-19 vaccination in utero.

A study found a dose-response increase in severe neonatal morbidity or mortality among infants born to mothers with multiple preexisting chronic conditions.

Metformin safely lowered maternal glucose levels and cut the risk of neonatal hypoglycemia in pregnant patients receiving antenatal betamethasone.

Katie McMahon and Kathy Baylis, PhD, discuss research showing that prenatal exposure to hot, humid conditions has significant effects on child growth and health.

New research shows COVID-19 vaccination before or during pregnancy significantly lowers the risk of severe maternal illness and reduces rates of preterm birth.

Results from a large randomized trial found that a midpregnancy blood test paired with targeted interventions improved neonatal outcomes in low-risk pregnancies.

Prenatal exposure to hot, humid conditions was associated with significantly reduced child growth, with effects far greater than heat alone.

Higher maternal vitamin D levels in pregnancy were associated with reduced odds of early childhood caries and lower dmft scores in offspring.

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New research shows an increase in neurodevelopmental disorder risk among children exposed to maternal COVID-19 infection in utero.

Decline in maternal smoking linked to fewer US newborns with gastroschisis, highlighting benefits of public health efforts.

Mothers with multiple adverse childhood experiences faced double the risk of preterm birth, highlighting intergenerational health effects.

Multidisciplinary care is key in evaluating and managing menstrual disorders in adolescents.

Out-of-hospital births doubled during the pandemic, led by younger, educated mothers, raising concerns about maternal risks and infant outcomes.

One in 5 TikTok sexual health videos by non-medical users contained misinformation, with abortion-related content showing the highest risks.

Hands-on menstruation education fosters confidence, reduces stigma, and equips adolescents with practical skills for menstrual health.

COVID-19 vaccination in pregnancy reduced infection, stillbirth, and preterm birth risks without increased adverse maternal outcomes.

A study of 1.2 million children found no causal link between prenatal opioid use and autism or ADHD.

Higher maternal vitamin D in early pregnancy linked to better fluid and overall cognition in children, especially among those of Black mothers.