Pregnancy | Clinicians Corner

Physical activity before and during pregnancy and risk of gestational diabetes mellitus: a meta-analysis

» By Tobias D, et al.

(January 2011) Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) is one of the most common complications of pregnancy and is associated with a substantially elevated risk of adverse health outcomes for both mothers and offspring. Physical activity may…

The triple test as a screening technique for Down syndrome: reliability and relevance

» By Reynolds, Tim

(August 2010) The triple test is a second trimester screening test used to identify those pregnant women who should be offered a diagnostic test to identify whether…

Preeclampsia: multiple approaches for a multifactorial disease

» By Pennington, Kathleen A., et al

(January 2012) Preeclampsia is a pregnancy-specific disorder characterized by hypertension and excess protein excretion in the urine. It is an important cause of maternal and fetal…

Health effects of prenatal radiation exposure

» By Pamela M. Williams and Stacy Fletcher

(September 2010) Pregnant women are at risk of exposure to nonionizing and ionizing radiation resulting from necessary medical procedures, workplace exposure, and diagnostic or therapeutic interventions before…

Maternal exposure to angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitors in the first trimester and risk of malformations in offspring: a retrospective cohort study

» By Li D, et al

(October 2011) To examine a reported association between use of angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors during the first trimester and risk of malformations in offspring. A population…

Maternal obesity support services: a qualitative study of the perspectives of women and midwives

» By PJ Furness, et al

(October 2011) Twenty percent of pregnant women in the UK are obese (BMI ≥ 30 kg/m²), reflecting the growing public health challenge of obesity in the…

N-3 (omega-3) fatty acids in postpartum depression: implications for prevention and treatment

» By Beth Levant

(October 2010) A growing body of clinical and epidemiological evidence suggests that low dietary intake and/or tissue levels of n-3 (omega-3) polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) are…

Exploring knowledge and attitudes related to pregnancy and preconception health in women with chronic medical conditions.

» By Cynthia H. Chuang, Diana L. Velott, Carol S. Weisman

(September 2010) Women with chronic medical conditions are at increased risk for pregnancy-related complications, yet little research has addressed how women with diabetes, hypertension, and obesity perceive…

Does prenatal micronutrient supplementation improve children’s mental development? A systematic review.

» By Brenda MY Leung, Kristin P Wiens, Bonnie J Kaplan

(February 2011) Although maternal nutrient status influences all aspects of fetal development including the brain, the impact of micronutrient supplementation on the baby’s mental function is a….

Vitamin C and E supplementation to prevent spontaneous preterm birth.

» By John C. Hauth, Rebecca G. Clifton, James M. Roberts, Catherine Y. Spong, Leslie Myatt, Kenneth J. Leveno, Gail D. Pearson, Michael W. Varner, John M. Thorp Jr., Brian M. Mercer, Alan M. Peaceman, Susan M. Ramin, Anthony Sciscione, Margaret Harper, Jorge E. Tolosa, George Saade, Yoram Sorokin, Garland B. Anderson, and the Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development Maternal-Fetal Medicine Units Network

(September 2010) Evidence suggests an association between maternal vitamin C levels and preterm premature rupture of membranes (PROM) or preterm labor. The objective of this study was…