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Neonatal herpes simplex virus (HSV) infection is uncommon, yet it can progress rapidly and cause permanent neurological injury or death. The two principal…

Pregnancy changes the immune, respiratory, and cardiovascular systems, making respiratory infections clinically important for both the mother and the…

Neonatal bacterial meningitis is a time-critical infection in which early recognition, cerebrospinal fluid analysis, and correctly selected antibiotics can…

Fetal cardiac rhythm disorders can change rapidly, yet many are detectable before birth and treatable through medication given to the pregnant patient. The…

Peripartum cardiomyopathy is an uncommon but potentially life-threatening form of heart failure associated with pregnancy. It usually appears during the final…

Neonatal persistent pulmonary hypertension (PPHN) is a failure of the normal circulatory transition after birth. Pulmonary vascular resistance remains…

Maternal substance use disorders require compassionate, coordinated care that protects the pregnant patient, fetus, newborn, and family. Opioid use disorder…

Alcohol exposure during pregnancy can affect fetal growth, brain development, behavior, learning, and adaptive skills. The effects vary widely. Some children…

Neonatal congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH) is a structural defect in the diaphragm that permits abdominal organs to enter the chest. The resulting…

Maternal thyroid function is closely connected with pregnancy physiology, placental activity, and fetal growth. Thyroxine, commonly called T4, supports…