Maternal vaccination during pregnancy and a monoclonal antibody given to infants offer similar protection against respiratory syncytial virus infection and hospitalization among full-term infants. Maternal RSV Vaccine and Nirsevimab Show Similar Protection Against Infant Infection In a large cohort study,…
With GLP-1 receptor agonist (GLP-1 RAs) use on the rise in reproductive age women, the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) has released new guidance on a growing challenge in obstetric care. The document breaks down clinical recommendations and…
Danish research raises concerns about the potential impact of a common pain medication during pregnancy. The study, led by Dr. Margit Bistrup Fischer at Copenhagen University Hospital, analyzed data from more than 300 baby girls and their mothers. At 3 months, girls…
Nulliparous women who experienced more effective epidural labor analgesia, reflected by lower pain scores, had increased odds of developing intrapartum fever. "Profound sympathectomy can in turn substantially impair dissipation of heat generated by the work of labour. This mechanism may…
Obstetrics & Gynecology October 21, 2026 Stanford Medicine researchers built an AI-enabled model of immune system changes in pregnancy, allowing them to test medications to avert premature birth. Researchers have identified two common drugs that may, when given together during pregnancy, prevent premature…
The evidence points toward an overall protective effect in adult cohorts and no increase in completed suicide in younger populations. In theory, RCTs should eliminate confounding by indication through randomization. However, to minimize legal and medical liability, the vast majority…
Nearly one-third of people with epilepsy in a new U.S. study had overlapping prescriptions for antiseizure drugs and hormonal birth control, which can make those drugs less effective. The study, published in the journal Neurology on Oct. 7, 2026, used records from people…
Newswise — A West Virginia University psychiatrist says any legal and illegal substances used during pregnancy — including some falsely perceived as harmless, like marijuana — can hurt a developing fetus. Despite the risks, Dr. Aliana Abascal, associate professor in the WVU School…
Home › Cancer News Reviewed by Patrisha Antonaros Research led by Christopher A. Maxwell (University of British Columbia) and Jesús Perez-Losada (Universidad de Salamanca/CSIC) (Credit: © Feng Yu - stock.adobe.com) A drug that new mothers sometimes take for a simple…
Nature Medicine (2026) Cite this article We report outcomes from this large-scale digital program that delivered GLP-1RA therapy to more than 8,000 women recruited from a community-based population over a 6-month period. The inclusive design enabled evaluation of treatment response across age,…
Which medicines are safe while pregnant: acetaminophen, antidepressants, GLP-1 drugs and vaccines in pregnancy, and the studies behind the advice.
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