Preeclampsia is a pregnancy-specific hypertensive disorder that can affect nearly every organ system. It is commonly identified through new-onset hypertension…
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Preeclampsia: pathophysiology and emerging treatments
Comfort-Focused Care for Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome
Neonatal abstinence syndrome (NAS), also called neonatal opioid withdrawal syndrome (NOWS), can develop after prenatal exposure to opioids and, in some cases,…
Using Telehealth for Postpartum Depression Screening
The weeks after childbirth can bring joy, exhaustion, physical recovery, and major changes in family life. They can also involve sadness, anxiety,…
COVID-19 and the Changing Landscape of Perinatal Mortality
The COVID-19 pandemic disrupted pregnancy and newborn care at a scale rarely seen in modern medicine. Hospitals had to reorganize services, families faced…
Breastfeeding Support for NICU Mothers During Visitor Restrictions
When a newborn is admitted to a neonatal intensive care unit, breastfeeding depends on far more than a mother’s intention or milk supply. It requires access to…
Congenital Heart Disease Before And After Birth
Congenital heart disease (CHD) refers to structural or functional abnormalities of the heart and great vessels that develop before birth. It ranges from small…
Updates on Group B Streptococcus Screening and Prophylaxis
Group B Streptococcus (GBS), also known as Streptococcus agalactiae, remains an important cause of severe infection in newborns. Early-onset disease can…
The Link Between Maternal Stress And Fetal Development
Pregnancy is shaped by a continuous exchange between the mother, placenta, and developing fetus. Nutrition, oxygen, hormones, immune signals, and environmental…
Challenges In Providing Perinatal Palliative Care
Perinatal palliative care supports families whose babies have a life-limiting or life-threatening condition before or shortly after birth. It combines medical…
Perinatal Asphyxia and Therapeutic Hypothermia: Best Practices
Perinatal asphyxia describes impaired oxygen delivery or blood flow around birth that can injure several organs, especially the brain. When this injury…
