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    Tranexamic acid apparently does not prevent maternal hemorrhage after cesarean delivery: Study

    Tranexamic acid apparently does not prevent maternal hemorrhage after cesarean delivery: Study

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    Antifibrinolytic medication includes tranexamic acid. It functions by preventing the dissolution of blood clots, which stops bleeding. Tranexamic acid appears no more effective than placebo in reducing the need for blood transfusion or preventing maternal death in patients with increased risk for excessive bleeding because of cesarean delivery, according to a study published in NEJM. […] More

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    Maternal COVID-19 infection may lead to brain injury in fetal brain: Case report

    Maternal COVID-19 infection may lead to brain injury in fetal brain: Case report

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    USA: The study published in the Journal of the American Academy of Pediatrics reported two cases of infants born to mothers with COVID-19 who showed early-onset seizures, acquired microcephaly, and significant developmental delay over time. The COVID-19 pandemic has had a profound effect on global health and has resulted in unfavorable maternal and fetal outcomes. […] More

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    Maternal Strep B Vaccination Could Prevent Thousands Of Newborn Deaths And Stillbirths Each Year

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    Researchers have called for a global maternal immunization program for group B Streptococcus or strep B, which they believe could save millions in healthcare costs and prevent thousands of deaths worldwide. Currently, several Strep B vaccines are under development, with some getting closer to approval. Strep B infection during pregnancy can harm both the mothers […] More