Cesarean section-born children may face higher risk of infection-related hospitalization
(PLOS) Children born via cesarean section may be more likely to be hospitalized for infection during early childhood. A study published in PLOS Medicine by Jessica Miller at the Murdoch Children's Research Institute, Australia and colleagues suggests that compared to vaginally-born children, cesarean-born children may have a higher risk of infection-related hospitalization for up to five years of age. (Source: EurekAlert! - Infectious and Emerging Diseases)
Source: EurekAlert! - Infectious and Emerging Diseases - November 19, 2020 Category: Infectious Diseases Source Type: news
B.C. woman gives birth while in coma due to COVID-19
Gill McIntosh went to hospital in Abbotsford with what she thought were pregnancy-related symptoms. Instead, she was diagnosed with COVID-19, put on a ventilator and given an emergency C-section to deliver her son. (Source: CBC | Health)
Source: CBC | Health - November 16, 2020 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: News/Canada/British Columbia Source Type: news
COVID-19-positive B.C. woman on ventilator gives birth via emergency C-section
Gillian McIntosh's newborn son will hopefully be able to go home from the hospital next week, but the Abbotsford mother doesn't know... (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - November 15, 2020 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Do cesarean delivery's effects on birth hormones impact a newborn's neurodevelopment?
(Wiley) Cesarean section delivery and vaginal delivery lead to different hormonal exposures that may affect a newborn's development, according to an article published in the Journal of Neuroendocrinology. (Source: EurekAlert! - Social and Behavioral Science)
Source: EurekAlert! - Social and Behavioral Science - November 4, 2020 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: news
Risks for Prematurity, SGA, Cesarean Up With IBD in Pregnancy
FRIDAY, Oct. 30, 2020 -- The risks for prematurity, small for gestational age, and cesarean section are increased in pregnancies among women with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), according to a study published in the November issue of Alimentary... (Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News)
Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News - October 30, 2020 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news
Benefits of ultrasound fetal size estimates questioned
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Ultrasound in late pregnancy could reduce C-section rate (Source: AuntMinnie.com Headlines)
Source: AuntMinnie.com Headlines - October 14, 2020 Category: Radiology Source Type: news
The Role of C-Section in Mother-to-child Transmission of HBV The Role of C-Section in Mother-to-child Transmission of HBV
Does cesarean section and nonbreastfeeding prevent mother-to-child transmission in HBV-positive mothers who did not receive antiviral therapy during pregnancy?Journal of Viral Hepatitis (Source: Medscape Today Headlines)
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - October 9, 2020 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Gastroenterology Journal Article Source Type: news
Feeding C-section babies their mothers' POOP helps them develop healthy gut bacteria
A new study from the University of Helsinki found that C-section babies who had a small amount of their mothers' feces fed to them at birth had gut bacteria similar to infants born vaginally. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - October 1, 2020 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Fecal Transfer from Moms to Babies After C-Section: Trial Results
Tiny doses of maternal poo mixed with breast milk and given to Cesarean-born infants makes their gut microbiota resemble those of babies born vaginally. (Source: The Scientist)
Source: The Scientist - October 1, 2020 Category: Science Tags: News & Opinion Source Type: news
A Bit of Mom's Poop Might Boost Health of C-Section Babies: Study
THURSDAY, Oct. 1, 2020 -- Delivering by cesarean section deprives babies from receiving mom ' s beneficial bacteria during the journey through the birth canal. Now researchers are studying an innovative way to counter that: Feeding newborns breast... (Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews)
Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews - October 1, 2020 Category: General Medicine Source Type: news
Fecal transplantation can restore the gut microbiota of C-section babies
(University of Helsinki) Birth by Cesarean section is detrimental to normal gut microbiota development. Researchers demonstrated that the intestinal microbiota development can be restored by postnatal, orally-delivered transplantation of maternal fecal microbiota. (Source: EurekAlert! - Biology)
Source: EurekAlert! - Biology - October 1, 2020 Category: Biology Source Type: news
Negative Pressure Does Not Cut C-Section Infection Risk in Obese
WEDNESDAY, Sept. 23, 2020 -- Compared with standard wound care, prophylactic negative pressure wound therapy does not lower the risk for surgical-site infection in obese women following cesarean delivery, according to a study published in the Sept.... (Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News)
Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News - September 23, 2020 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news
Wound therapy device might not lower infection risk in women with obesity after C-section
(Indiana University School of Medicine) Indiana University School of Medicine researchers are learning more about ways to prevent infections in women with obesity who have cesarean delivery. The multi-site study revealed using prophylactic negative pressure wound therapy (NPWT) does not appear to lower the risk of infection for this high-risk group. (Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health)
Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health - September 22, 2020 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: news
Diagnosis, management, and treatment of female genital mutilation or cutting in girls - Young J, Nour NM, Macauley RC, Narang SK, Johnson-Agbakwu C, Section on global health, Committee on medical liability and risk management, Committee on bioethics.
Female genital mutilation or cutting (FGM/C) involves medically unnecessary cutting of parts or all of the external female genitalia. It is outlawed in the United States and much of the world but is still known to occur in more than 30 countries. FGM/C mos... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - August 1, 2020 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Age: Adolescents Source Type: news
What Causes Early Pregnancy Vaginal Bleeding?
Discussion
Pregnancy complications in early pregnancy range from mild to severe. They can include nausea and emesis which often is treated symptomatically, but can cause hyperemesis gravidarum and need hospitalization for intravenous fluids. Mild cramping and slight spotting are not uncommon. Some type of pregnancy bleeding is common with 20-40% of women experiencing it. Women who have early vaginal bleeding have a higher risk of later pregnancy complications.
Pregnancy in adolescents is about 10% of all pregnancies. Adolescent pregnancy can be associated with various problems including higher rates of threatened aborti...
Source: PediatricEducation.org - July 13, 2020 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Pediatric Education Tags: Uncategorized Source Type: news
