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Is being pregnant a high-risk condition when infected with COVID-19? Yes, pregnant mothers with COVID-19 are: -4 times more likely to need ICU care -15 times more likely to be ventilated -7 times more likely to die Are your patients and co-workers aware that Paxlovid taken in early infection has been shown to be safe and to decrease these complications. Here is a great review article that summarizes different organization’s recommendations regarding Paxlovid use during pregnancy and can help you counsel your patients and co-workers on its use. https://lnkd.in/gJFhT_2v

Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of maternal death in the U.S., or more simply put, heart disease is the number one killer of new moms. CVD during pregnancy also leaves women with a higher lifetime risk of CVD after delivery and an increased risk for their children. Talk to your healthcare team about your risks before, during and after pregnancy and visit https://lnkd.in/eYhWDqzP to learn more.

🚼🚭🌿 Did you know that dual cannabis and nicotine use during pregnancy can increase the risk of infant death? A recent study found a heightened risk of adverse neonatal and maternal outcomes for moms-to-be who use both substances. It's important to prioritize the health and safety of both mom and baby during pregnancy. Learn more about this study here: https://hubs.la/Q02Frgnc0 #PregnancyHealth #MaternalHealth #InfantSafety #NoCannabisNoNicotine 💕👶🚫

Syphilis is a sexually transmitted infection caused by bacteria that can result in serious health problems (damage the heart, brain or other organs), and can be life-threatening without treatment. Syphilis infections are on the rise in Saskatchewan, including among pregnant women. 🤰 Left untreated during pregnancy, syphilis increases the risk of stillbirth, bone damage, blindness, or deafness in your child. Prenatal visits, especially early in pregnancy, are vital. Syphilis is curable with treatment. To get tested or for more information, visit https://loom.ly/lCv__oE or talk to your family physician or pharmacist. Reminder that treatments do not provide lifetime protection; you can become reinfected if you have contact with it again. #skhealth #skpharmacists #skpharmacy #syphilisinfectionsontherise #stopsyphilis #pharmacistscare #pharmacistcare #pharmacyinSK Source: Saskatchewan Health Authority

Preeclampsia, a hypertensive disorder of pregnancy, occurs in 2–8% of pregnancies and is a leading contributor to significant fetal, neonatal, and maternal morbidity and mortality. Serious threats for the mother and fetus are associated with early onset preeclampsia, especially before 27 weeks gestation, which drives the need for early detection of preeclampsia, and timely intervention to achieve better outcomes. The Siemens Healthineers sFlt-1 and PlGF assays available on the Atellica® IM and ADVIA Centaur® Immunoassay Systems can be used to determine the PE ratio intended for use in the prognosis of preterm delivery and adverse outcomes in women presenting with signs and symptoms of preeclampsia. . . . For more details, click here: https://lnkd.in/dutHX2Mc #womenhealth #InternationalWomensDay #WomensDay #IWD2024

🚼🚭🌿 Did you know that dual cannabis and nicotine use during pregnancy can increase the risk of infant death? A recent study found a heightened risk of adverse neonatal and maternal outcomes for moms-to-be who use both substances. It's important to prioritize the health and safety of both mom and baby during pregnancy. Learn more about this study here: https://hubs.la/Q02FrbS40 #PregnancyHealth #MaternalHealth #InfantSafety #NoCannabisNoNicotine 💕👶🚫

Every year, 2% to 10% of pregnancies in the U.S. are affected by gestational diabetes, a type of diabetes that can develop during pregnancy in women who don't already have the condition. Fortunately, the El Camino Health and Stanford Children's Health Perinatal Diagnostic Center supports you through every stage of your pregnancy. Our Sweet Success Program strives to optimize maternal and neonatal birth outcomes, slow or prevent ongoing diabetes among women with gestational diabetes and reduce complications of diabetes among women with preexisting diabetes. To learn more, please visit https://lnkd.in/g3xbVpT3

One of the major causes of pregnancy-related maternal and fetal morbidity and mortality worldwide is Hypertensive Disorders of Pregnancy (HDP). Women who are affected by HDP are also at an increased risk of developing cardiovascular disease later in life. Discover the latest report by the American Heart Association, based on a review of literature: https://lnkd.in/duF-KS3A

May 22 is World Preeclampsia Day, a good time to learn about this condition of pregnancy which is characterized by high blood pressure and can have short- and long-term implications for both the birth parent and baby, including on heart health. An inter-professional team of Sunnybrook care providers, led by the Department of Family and Community Medicine, is working to build awareness among patients and primary care providers on ways to mitigate the risks to cardiovascular health posed by preeclampsia and other hypertensive disorders of pregnancy. The Heart Health Matters Hub is a digital platform with educational information and evidence-based resources. Learn more here: https://bit.ly/3QOCpTl

Sepsis screening tools designed to account for the physiological changes that may occur during pregnancy perform best from 20 weeks’ gestation through 3 days postpartum, suggests NICHD-supported research. In early pregnancy and later in the postpartum period, tools based on general sepsis screening criteria may more accurately predict which patients are at high risk for maternal sepsis, a leading cause of pregnancy-related deaths worldwide. Learn more about the findings at https://go.nih.gov/FuZWxd4. #MaternalHealthNICHD #sepsis #MaternalSepsis