US regulators on Monday approved the first RSV vaccine for pregnant women so their babies will be born with protection against the scary respiratory infection. RSV is notorious for filling hospitals with wheezing babies every fall and winter. The Food and Drug Administration cleared Pfizer’s maternal vaccination to guard against a severe case of RSV… Continue reading US approves first RSV vaccine for use during pregnancy to protect babies | US healthcare
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Half of anxiety and depression cases in new mothers in UK missed, says report | Pregnancy
Half of cases of anxiety and depression among new and expectant mothers in the UK are going undiagnosed, top midwives have warned, as they called for a boost in staff numbers to help spot more cases of mental ill health. The Royal College of Midwives (RCM) said that 10% to 20% of women develop a… Continue reading Half of anxiety and depression cases in new mothers in UK missed, says report | Pregnancy
Women with poor mental health ‘have 50% higher risk of preterm birth’ | Pregnancy
Women who struggle with their mental health have an almost 50% higher risk of preterm births, according to the biggest study of its kind. The research, published on Tuesday in the Lancet Psychiatry, examined data from more than 2m pregnancies in England and found about one in 10 women who had used mental health services… Continue reading Women with poor mental health ‘have 50% higher risk of preterm birth’ | Pregnancy
Elite athletes show they can perform after pregnancy – but how soon should they test their limits? | Pregnancy
A commentator’s suggestion during Australia’s opening Women’s World Cup match that “motherhood” had “not blunted” midfielder Katrina Gorry’s “competitive instincts” drew widespread criticism. Gorry, who later said she did not take the comment personally, is far from the first mother to come back to the highest levels of elite sport. Her post-pregnancy return is emblematic… Continue reading Elite athletes show they can perform after pregnancy – but how soon should they test their limits? | Pregnancy