Tag "BMJ"
Infants of mothers given opioids after birth are at low risk of harm
Findings provide reassuring evidence for doctors and parents, say researchers Infants born to mothers prescribed opioids after delivery, mostly after a caesarean, are at no greater risk of harm shortly
Covid vaccination in pregnancy protects infants against infection and hospital admission
Findings suggest that a covid vaccination during pregnancy may have benefits for both mother and baby Two doses of mRNA covid-19 vaccine during pregnancy are highly effective against delta and
Pregnancy complications linked to long-term increased heart disease risk
All major adverse pregnancy outcomes should be recognised as lifelong risk factors for heart disease, say researchers Women who experience any of five major pregnancy complications, such as preterm birth
New drug combo “promising candidate” for on-demand contraceptive pill
A new combination of drugs has emerged as a “promising candidate” for an on-demand contraceptive pill, suggests preliminary research published online in the journal BMJ Sexual & Reproductive Health. The combination
New studies provide reassuring data on menstrual changes after covid-19 vaccination
Latest evidence suggests any changes are short-lived and small compared with natural variation in normal cycles Many women have reported changes to their periods after a covid-19 vaccination and the
Diabetes drug may help to prolong preterm pregnancies in women with pre-eclampsia
Further trials needed to confirm results, but researchers are “cautiously optimistic” that treatment of preterm pre-eclampsia is possible Giving the drug metformin to women diagnosed with preterm pre-eclampsia may help
Link between menstrual changes after covid-19 vaccination is plausible and should be investigated
Reported menstrual changes are short lived, but research into this possible adverse reaction remains critical to the success of the vaccination programme Some women say their periods change after getting
Study sheds more light on use of oxytocin during labour
A study published by The BMJ recently sheds more light on the use of oxytocin (a hormone that stimulates contractions) during induced labour. The findings show that stopping oxytocin in
Fetal exposure to antibiotics in mid to late pregnancy linked to heightened childhood asthma risk
Fetal exposure to antibiotics in mid to late pregnancy may be linked to a heightened risk of childhood asthma, suggests research published online in the Archives of Disease in Childhood. The
No links between opioids or certain antibiotics in pregnancy and major birth defects
Two studies published by The BMJ recently find no links between prescription opioids or macrolide antibiotics taken during pregnancy and risk of major birth defects. Both opioids (painkillers) and macrolides (antibiotics)
