HIV-Positive Infant Cured
In a small town in Mississippi, a mother reports to the hospital in labor. She has received no prenatal care and has no idea she is HIV-positive. When her infant is born, HIV tests are positive and...
View ArticleWhat a Positive GBS Test Means for Your Labor and Delivery
What was GBS and why did my cousin have it? Did this warrant concern for her health or her baby? Did I need to be angry at her husband?read more
View ArticleVaccine for Cytomegalovirus (CMV) on the Horizon
The cytomegalovirus (CMV) may not be a virus most people have heard of, but it is one of the leading causes of birth defects in the world. About one in 750 infants are born with a birth defect...
View ArticleGestational Syphilis and Pregnancy Outcome
Researchers in Spain have recently completed a study into the effects of gestational syphilis on pregnancy and perinatal outcomes. read more
View ArticleTips for Preventing Listeria Infection
Pregnant women are about 20 times more likely to contract listeria than non-pregnant women. The bacteria are often found in raw meat, raw vegetables and processed foods like hot dogs and lunch...
View ArticleThe Difference Between Illness and Morning Sickness
Morning sickness is a common symptom of pregnancy, but nausea can also be a sign of illnesses like the flu or stomach virus. There are a few key differences between the two that pregnant women should...
View ArticleTreatment of Acute Respiratory Infections During Pregnancy Important
Researchers from the University of Medicine and Pharmacy in Romania recently published a study in Romanian Journal of Morphology and Embryology showing a connection between acute respiratory infection...
View ArticleThree Tips for Ensuring a Healthy Swimming Environment During Pregnancy
Germs present in pool waters can cause recreational water illnesses. While public pools are typically chlorinated, many public pools fail inspections and are immediately shut down for maintenance when...
View ArticleCommon Recreational Water Illnesses
Recreational water illnesses are contracted when pregnant and non-pregnant swimmers come in contact with germs present in treated and untreated water. Germs pose the highest risk to swimmers with...
View ArticleBasic Hygiene Tips for Preventing Recreational Water Illness During Pregnancy
The summer months mean public pools, private pools, lakes, oceans and river excursions. People love to spend time on the water, swimming and having all kinds of recreational fun, but water can be...
View ArticleEarly Neonatal Infection Linked to Maternal Infection
During the first seven days of life, called the neonatal period, infections are dangerous and potentially deadly for the neonate. According to a study published in PLoS Medicine, the source of...
View ArticleAcute Pyelonephritis in Pregnancy
Pyelonephritis is an ascending urinary tract infection that may reach the kidney. Severe cases of the infection may lead to pus surrounding the kidney, kidney failure or death. In a pregnancy setting,...
View ArticleBacterial Infection in Hospital During Pregnancy Increases Risk for Autism
Pregnant women who experience a bacterial infection while in a hospital may be at higher risk for having a child with autism, according to a new study. read more
View ArticleTriclosan in Antibacterial Personal Care Products Promotes Nasal Staph...
Triclosan is a synthetic compound used in many personal care products labeled as antibacterial. It's been in use for more than 40 years so many people, including product safety regulators, consider it...
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