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The Finnish study found that offspring from mothers with eating disorders or outside normal pregnancy BMI are at higher risk of psychiatric diagnoses, with effect sizes larger for eating disorders vs BMI, suggesting clinical consideration.

New CE module - WB2608 Intrapartum Therapeutics. Discuss the use of antibiotic prophylaxis and treatment in the intrapartum setting, review the use of antenatal steroids and tocolytics in pregnancy with emphasis in the intrapartum period and summarize the physiology, pharmacologic action and clinical application of oxytocin use for labor augmentation and induction.

The study compares congenital heart defects (CHDs) in children born after assisted reproductive technology (ART) versus spontaneous conception in Denmark, Finland, Norway, and Sweden. Major CHDs were detected in 3159 children, while severe CHDs were found in 594 children.

A US study found that flu vaccination during successive pregnancies doesn't increase the risk of adverse perinatal outcomes. It supports the recommendation to vaccinate people during pregnancy, regardless of the interval or vaccination type. Pregnant and postpartum women are at higher risk. CDC and CDC recommend vaccination for all ages.

The Racial Disparities Task Force has developed an Action Plan to tackle high hypertension-related maternal mortality in Black women, focusing on managing chronic hypertension, improving postpartum follow-up, and partnering with community organizations. https://buff.ly/4eTHZ0x

New CE module - WB2610 Overview of Obstetric Imaging. Describe the different types of ultrasound examinations and their purpose, identify the indications for ultrasound examination during first, second and third trimesters; review safety parameters of ultrasound and its recommended use and discuss typical ultrasound assessments and abnormalities detected by ultrasound.

The Racial Disparities Task Force has developed an Action Plan to tackle high hypertension-related maternal mortality in Black women, focusing on managing chronic hypertension, improving postpartum follow-up, and partnering with community organizations.

The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) has updated its policy statement on breastfeeding and human milk, stating that these are the normative standards for infant feeding and nutrition.

The study compared SUID and SIDS rates before and during the COVID-19 pandemic, analyzing US mortality data from 2018 to 2021. It examined monthly rates of SUID and SIDS during the pandemic and seasonal influenza rates.

A retrospective cohort study analyzed hospital readmissions for infants with neonatal opioid withdrawal syndrome (NOWS) from 2016-2020. The study used survey-weighted logistic regression to examine 90-day all-cause and cause-specific hospital readmissions.