pregnant women
COVID-19 Vaccinated Mothers May Provide Protection to Nursing Infants
Researchers from the University of Florida found more evidence to support breastmilk from mothers vaccinated ...
JANUARY 13, 2023
HCV High Among Pregnant Women Who Abuse Opioids
This is the first time that U.S. trends in HCV infection among pregnant women by opioid use disorder status have ...
NOVEMBER 6, 2019
Screening for HBV Infection Recommended for Pregnant Women
Hep B rates are on the rise. Although babies are routinely vaccinated against HBV, rates of maternal HBV infection ...
AUGUST 1, 2019
Pregnant Women Often Prescribed Risky Antibiotics for UTIs
About 8% of pregnant women experience a UTI, but their treatment can cause birth defects.
DECEMBER 4, 2018
Benefits of Vaccinations for Pregnant Women High, Yet Rates Remain Low
A recommendation from a health care worker helps convince some pregnant women to obtain recommended vaccines.
OCTOBER 11, 2018
Syphilis Screening Recommended for Pregnant Women
The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force recommends syphilis screening for all pregnant women.
SEPTEMBER 12, 2018
HIV Transmission Risk Increases With Pregnancy
The risk for HIV transmission increases steadily throughout pregnancy, reaching a peak during the postpartum ...
APRIL 10, 2018
Vaccines Safe for Pregnant Mothers, Study Finds
A CDC study has found no link between influenza and Tdap vaccination during pregnancy and the risk for infant ...
FEBRUARY 28, 2018
Pregnant Women Often Prescribed Risky Antibiotics for UTIs
About 8% of pregnant women experience a UTI, which if left untreated can cause serious problems, such as ...
JANUARY 25, 2018
Zika Virus Damages Placenta, Depriving Fetus of Oxygen
Zika virus appears to damage a pregnant mother’s placenta, delivering less oxygen to baby, which can impair ...
JANUARY 22, 2018
GBS Infection Causes Estimated 150,000 Stillbirth and Infant Deaths
GBS is present among pregnant women in all regions of the world, with an average of 18% of pregnant women colonized ...
NOVEMBER 7, 2017
FDA Clears New GBS Test
GBS, often transmitted during child birth, is a common cause of neonatal sepsis and meningitis. The CDC recommends ...
JUNE 13, 2017
