Mothers, pregnancy and breastfeeding etc.

Nature Immunology - Whether COVID-19 during pregnancy affects the health of children is unclear. Data now show that SARS-CoV-2 infection of mothers can prime the fetal immune response indirectly... // 15.11.2021

A new study indicates that the Pfizer vaccine induces antibodies in the breast milk against SARS-CoV-2. // 17.11.2021

With increasing availability of misinformation, which continues to affect vaccine uptake, these data, along with published data on mRNA vaccines,2, 3 can provide evidence to support women in making decisions regarding vaccination. // 6.10.2021

Background An increasing proportion of women are being infected with severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) during pregnancy. Intrauterine viral infections induce an increase in the levels of proinflammatory cytokines, which inhibit the proliferation of neuronal precursor cells and stimulate oligodendrocyte cell death, leading to abnormal neurodevelopment. // 14.11.2021 ”10% of infants born to mothers with SARS-CoV-2 infections during pregnancy showed developmental delays, more severe if infection in first or second trimester of pregnancy”

The number of pregnant people suffering from severe COVID is preventable tragedy // 1.10.2021

To date, there have been relatively few cases of neonates with COVID-19, and there is limited knowledge of neonatal severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection. However, recent studies have suggested an increased risk of severe COVID-19 in infants compared to older children, which is based on data that shows an increased rate of hospitalization among infants. // 9.11.2021

The current study from Israel discusses the change in antibody response with the trimester of infection and the infecting variant. // 10.11.2021

A new preprint explores the efficacy of vaccination against infection with SARS-CoV-2 in pregnancy. // 4.11.2021

A new preprint describes the development of a new platform for evaluating the risk of SARS-CoV-2 infection in placental tissue. // 2.11.2021

Although severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) vaccination is one of the most important ways of fighting the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the recommendations for vaccination for pregnant and breastfeeding women are not consistent. // 1.11.2021

In a paper recently published in the journal Science Translational Medicine by Bordt et al. (October 19th, 2021), maternal SARS-CoV-2 infections are studied with particular regard to maternal-fetal antibody transfer and virus-induced placental interferon responses, finding a sexually dimorphic response that results in lesser antibody transfer to the male fetus. // 26.10.2021

Raskaana olevien rokotustilanteesta ei ole tilastoja, mutta tuntuman mukaan jopa puolet heistä voi olla rokottamattomia. // 25.10.2021

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Correspondence from The New England Journal of Medicine — Covid-19 Vaccination during Pregnancy and First-Trimester Miscarriage // 20.10.2021

Pregnant and lactating women develop distinct antibody Fc profiles in response to the mRNA-1273 and BNT162b2 vaccines compared to non-pregnant women. // 19.10.2021

Now, a new medRxiv* preprint study finds mothers vaccinated either one of the messenger RNA (mRNA) vaccines transferred neutralizing antibodies and cytokines, including interferon-gamma (IFNγ), to a breastfeeding child. Additionally, the humoral response in breastmilk was effective in neutralizing four variants of concern. // 19.10.2021

This cross-sectional study evaluates the change in rates of pregnancy complications during the COVID-19 pandemic among pregnant women with commercial health insurance across the US. // 15.10.2021

A recent study discusses whether pregnant women with the COVID-19 are at a higher risk for poor outcomes for themselves and their babies. // 13.10.2021

In a tragic paradox, those who are pregnant are simultaneously more likely to experience severe illness and death from covid-19 and less likely to get the shot capable of preventing such suffering. At least 171 have died, including 22 in August alone. // 7.1.2021

Signs of eye disease are appearing in newborns infected with SARS-CoV-2. // 12.10.2021

The symptoms of COVID-19 could affect both male and female fertility in different ways. // 12.10.2021

Objective To determine the clinical manifestations, risk factors, and maternal and perinatal outcomes in pregnant and recently pregnant women with suspected or confirmed coronavirus disease 2019 (covid-19). // 1.9.2020

Evolving questions about new moms and infants during the // 11.10.2021

Researchers discuss the basic and clinical science of the potential inter-relationships between diabetes mellitus and COVID-19 in pregnancies. // 11.10.2021

A new study discusses the effects of stress during pregnancy in the pandemic on the developing brain of the infant. // 10.10.2021

(2021). Does the presence of symptoms affect pregnancy outcomes in third trimester in women with SARS-CoV-2. The Journal of Maternal-Fetal & Neonatal Medicine. Ahead of Print. // 10.10.2021

A new study, which finds an increased risk of poorer outcomes for the new-borns and symptomatic women with COVID-19, adds further weight to the argument for pregnant women to be vaccinated for the virus. // 10.10.2021

NHS England release statistics after evidence Covid can cause serious problems for mothers-to-be and their babies // 11.10.2021

Journal of Perinatology - Mean neonatal antibody titer was higher among neonates whose mothers received vaccination against SARS-CoV-2 during the 3rd trimester (225.5 U/ml) compared with neonates whose mothers had prior SARS-CoV-2 infection (83.7 U/ml). // 25.9.2021

Kaikki tehohoitoon joutuneet odottajat ovat olleet rokottamattomia. // 8.10.2021