CME: Multiple courses of antenatal corticosteroids: new concerns

Review some of the top stories from the Contemporary OB/GYN website over the last week, and catch up on anything you may have missed.

Prenatal exposure to antiseizure medications like valproate and topiramate raises risks of ASD, ADHD, and ID in children; lamotrigine shows no increased risk.

In a recent study, infants born very preterm or extremely preterm had reduced odds of mortality when cesarean delivery was chosen as the mode of delivery, without a notable increase in any morbidity risk.

New research highlights that low levels of placental growth factor during mid-pregnancy screening can effectively predict early preterm birth, offering a potential tool to enhance maternal and infant health outcomes.

A large population-based study found that first-trimester tetracycline exposure does not elevate the risk of major congenital malformations, though specific risks for nervous system and eye anomalies warrant further research.

The findings of the study suggest HS is associated with pregnancy complications and adverse outcomes for both mothers and offspring.