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Pregnancy is increasingly associated with morbidity and mortality in the United States. Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of maternal mortality with significant racial disparities, particularly among non-Hispanic Black individuals. Pregnancy is often regarded as a cardiovascular stress test, with increases in cardiac output, plasma volume, and heart rate. Given the central role of cardiovascular disease in driving the U.S. maternal health crisis, clinicians must be equipped to diagnose and manage cardiovascular conditions in individuals of reproductive age, provide preconception counseling, and formulate a contraceptive plan for those with conditions that pose the highest risk during pregnancy. Abortion is an essential therapeutic option to reduce the risk of maternal mortality among high-risk pregnant patients. It remains the responsibility of everyone caring for pregnancy-capable individuals to continue to work on an individual, societal, and national level to improve maternal health in the United States. Continue reading the Review Article “Maternal Cardiovascular Health Post-Dobbs" by Amy A. Sarma, MD, et al., from Massachusetts General Hospital and elsewhere: https://eviden.cc/3HrY9PB #cardiology #obgyn

Maternal morbidity and mortality are rising, and cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of maternal deaths. A recent study suggests identifying women who are at high risk for developing Cardiovascular disease, CVD, during pregnancy and those who have a congenital or heritable cardiovascular condition is essential and requires a multidisciplinary approach. When looking at this study all together, monitoring of the pregnancy needs to begin early and extend into postpartum. While pelvic and women’s health physical therapy is not directly mentioned as part of the multidisciplinary team in this study, we can extrapolate that this avenue of healthcare would be of great benefit to pregnant women who have an existing congenital heart defect to work on conditioning for the rigors of labor and delivery as well as monitoring of vital signs and activity tolerance in postpartum to keep complications from arising when returning to normal activities of daily function. To read this article, use the link in our bio or go to https://buff.ly/3UZz32N

Although gestational diabetes is often only temporary, high and low glucose levels can cause problems for mothers-to-be and their babies, both during pregnancy and after birth.[1–3] Dexcom real-time Continuous Glucose Monitoring (rtCGM) can help to reduce the risk of these problems by alerting users to changing glucose levels.*,[4] Compared to SMBG, rtCGM used during pregnancy has been shown to improve neonatal outcomes, significantly reduce maternal HbA1c, and improve time spent in range.*,[4] Do you have any gestational diabetes patients who could do with extra information about the condition and how to manage it? 👉Please point them in the direction of our user blog post: https://lnkd.in/eA5uZw6n *A non-Dexcom system was used for this study. SMBG: self-monitoring of blood glucose. 1 Murphy HR. Diabetologia. 2019;62(7):1123–8. 2 Bitar G, et al. Am J Perinatol. 2023;10.1055/s-0043-1764208. 3 Yu F, et al. J Clin Endocrinol Metab. 2014;99(12):4674–82. 4 Feig DS, et al. Lancet. 2017;390(10110):2347–59. #CGM #GestationalDiabetes #PatientInformation #Dexcom #ContinuousGlucoseMonitoring

🌟 Preeclampsia: Understanding, Awareness, and Support 🌟 As we celebrate Mother's Day and the joy of parenthood, it's crucial to shine a light on a serious yet often overlooked issue: Preeclampsia. This condition affects approximately 5-8% of pregnancies worldwide, making it a significant concern for expectant mothers and healthcare providers alike. What exactly is Preeclampsia? It's a complex condition characterized by high blood pressure and often accompanied by protein in the urine after 20 weeks of pregnancy. While the exact cause remains unknown, factors such as genetics, immune system dysfunction, and insufficient blood flow to the uterus may contribute to its development. The implications of Preeclampsia extend far beyond pregnancy. Left untreated, it can lead to serious complications for both mother and baby, including organ damage, stroke, eclampsia (seizures), preterm birth, and even maternal or fetal death. That's why early detection and proper management are absolutely critical. So, what can we do to support those affected by Preeclampsia? First and foremost, education is key. By understanding the signs and symptoms, expectant mothers can advocate for their own health and seek timely medical attention if needed. Additionally, healthcare providers play a vital role in routine prenatal care, monitoring blood pressure, and conducting urine tests to identify any red flags. Beyond awareness, it's essential to foster a supportive environment for those navigating Preeclampsia. Whether you're a colleague, friend, or family member, offering a listening ear, providing practical assistance, or simply showing empathy can make a world of difference during this challenging time. #PreeclampsiaAwareness #MaternalHealth #SupportMothers 🤰

Placental hypoxia, high nighttime blood pressure, and maternal health. Hypertension disorders during pregnancy (HDP) have a wide range of severities, from clinical conditions with mild or no consequence for the mother and fetus, to life-threatening ones, with the development of preeclampsia and eclampsia as the main complication (PE). PE is the leading cause of neonatal and maternal morbidity and mortality worldwide. Office blood pressure (BP) and proteinuria have traditionally been used to identify PE. However, clinical hypertension and overt proteinuria are late manifestations of a physiopathological chain of events initiated for placental ischemia, being fetal growth restriction and a systemic inflammatory state in the mother with multiorgan damage the main consequences. Identifying these women with high risk of poor maternal and neonatal outcomes is an essential but challenging clinical task and different approaches have been proposed in the last years. https://lnkd.in/gg52nsUh AWHONN January 5, 2024 Attorneys, do you have a client that who has suffered pregnancy complications?!?! If so, who is interpreting your medical records and identifying the red flags of your current case?!?! Standing by for your medical legal needs. IG:cclegalnurse Email: [email protected] Mobile: (970)361-0201 #cclnc #floridaattorneys #laboranddelivery #newborn #Makeorbreakthecase #Healthcare #birthinjuries

Gestational #diabetes affects 1 in 7 pregnancies and is the most common medical pregnancy complication. Managing it much earlier in pregnancy can prevent complications and improve long-term health outcomes, say The Lancet Series authors. One of the series’ authors, Professor Christopher Nolan from The Australian National University School of Medicine and Psychology, has over 30 years’ experience as a clinician and researcher in the field of diabetes in pregnancy, including gestational diabetes.   “Current practice is to delay testing for gestational diabetes to 24-28 weeks gestation, however, emerging evidence points to a need to diagnose and treat GDM from earlier in pregnancy to optimally improve pregnancy outcomes for both the baby and mother,” he said. You can check out The Lancet Series on Gestational Diabetes here: https://lnkd.in/gpRUErHG

"There is a risk of complications with any pregnancy." Pregnancy-related deaths occur due to several factors, including negligence. And, especially among black and brown women. "The leading underlying causes of pregnancy-related death include: Mental health conditions (including deaths to suicide and overdose/poisoning related to substance use disorder) (23%) Excessive bleeding (hemorrhage) (14%) Cardiac and coronary conditions (relating to the heart) (13%) Infection (9%) Thrombotic embolism (a type of blood clot) (9%) Cardiomyopathy (a disease of the heart muscle) (9%) Hypertensive disorders of pregnancy (relating to high blood pressure) (7%)" - Source: CDC "At the national level, US MMRs (or maternal deaths per 100 000 live births) are 2 to 4 times higher in the non-Hispanic Black population than in the non-Hispanic White population. Source: NIH Check out the full podcast episode: https://buff.ly/4cFhlI8

As we mark World Preeclampsia Day today, let’s take a moment to think about this common pregnancy complication. Affecting 5 to 8% of all pregnancies, it’s a genuine concern for so many expecting mothers. While the causes are still being researched, studies suggest that the protein placental growth factor (PlGF) could be a key biomarker for predicting, diagnosing and managing preeclampsia. Other known risk factors are high blood pressure, diabetes and obesity – but many patients with no risk factors still develop the condition. And if not treated, it can cause severe damage – even death – to mothers and babies. The good news is that, with simple screening and good prenatal care, many outcomes can be managed or avoided. Our Triage® PLGF test helps clinicians diagnose preeclampsia sooner. It is to be used in conjunction with other clinical information as an aid in the diagnosis of preterm pre-eclampsia and as an aid in the prognosis of delivery, in women presenting with signs and symptoms of pre-eclampsia after 20 weeks and prior to 35 weeks of gestation. So this World Preeclampsia Day, let’s all do what we can to create a future where the condition is more widely understood, quickly diagnosed, and effectively treated. More on preeclampsia: https://lnkd.in/dJV_Wrz #ActEarlyScreenEarly #WorldPreeclampsiaDay2024 #HealthierFuturesForAll #QuidelOrthoEMEA

Pregnancy can be a natural stress test on a mother's heart, revealing potential future health risks. AdventHealth's Mother's Heart Wise program helps expectant mothers by identifying and managing adverse pregnancy outcomes that increase lifetime cardiovascular disease risk. Hypertensive disorders, gestational diabetes, and pre-term delivery are among the risk factors. Through education and proactive care, women can significantly reduce their long-term cardiovascular risks. Under the leadership of Dr. Patricia A. Guerrero and Dr. Ashley Hill, phase two of the program will include MiCare Path’s virtual navigation component for greater accessibility. "Our coordinated, multidisciplinary approach aims to intervene early and positively impact lifelong cardiovascular health," says Dr. Hill. For more information about AdventHealth's Mother’s Heart Wise program visit: https://lnkd.in/eKDdi7PB #healthtech #micarepath #adventhealth #healthypregnancy https://lnkd.in/eeimx_eW

July is International GBS Awareness Month! About 1 in 4 pregnant women "carry" or are "colonized" with group B strep GBS is a leading cause of sepsis and meningitis in newborns according to the U.S CDC. GBS can be only found by test as is asymptomatic in adults. Its colonization during pregnancy can lead to harmful even fatal results to infants, including meningitis, sepsis, still births, maternal infections, and premature babies. GBS colonization is transient which means that a woman could test negative, but be colonized later in pregnancy and vice versa Macro & Micro-Test Easy AMP System, with Macro & Micro-Test GBS, the only solution to antenatal and intrapartum GBS testing with positive result within 5 minutes ONLY. Easy operation: For physicians either in lab or clinics; Efficient: Fast and accurate GBS testing results (positives within 5min and negatives 30min);  On-demand test: 4 independently modules of Easy Amp provides on-demand detection; Full coverage: All GBS serotypes covered; Vaginal and/or rectal swab specimen ensure accurate results. More about the Kit: https://lnkd.in/gYCF_zUP More about the instrument: https://lnkd.in/gDNsu4Dz Operation video: https://lnkd.in/gH8Qe9DZ #GBS #streptococcus #sepsis #newborn #pneumonia #early #birth #meningitis #macromicrotest #mmtest #mmt