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Can Maternal Fever During Labor Increase the Risk of HIE? What Parents Should Know

Most parents expect labor to be physically demanding, but few realize that maternal fever during labor is relatively common, affecting approximately 1 in 10 laboring patients. While many fevers resolve without causing serious problems, growing research suggests that maternal fever may be associated with an increased risk of Hypoxic-Ischemic Encephalopathy (HIE), a type of newborn brain injury caused by insufficient

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ACOG’s New Maternal Vaccine Schedule: What Changed and What Didn’t

Recent headlines have suggested a major divide between ACOG and federal vaccine guidance. While there has been an important organizational shift, the reality is more nuanced. Earlier this year, the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) released its first independent maternal immunization schedule. For pregnant patients, postpartum patients, healthcare providers, and even legal professionals evaluating standards of care, understanding

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Can Maternal Fever During Labor Increase the Risk of HIE? What Parents Should Know

Most parents expect labor to be physically demanding, but few realize that maternal fever during labor is relatively common, affecting approximately 1 in 10 laboring patients. While many fevers resolve without causing serious problems, growing research suggests that maternal fever may be associated with an increased risk of Hypoxic-Ischemic Encephalopathy (HIE), a type of newborn brain injury caused by insufficient

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ACOG’s New Maternal Vaccine Schedule: What Changed and What Didn’t

Recent headlines have suggested a major divide between ACOG and federal vaccine guidance. While there has been an important organizational shift, the reality is more nuanced. Earlier this year, the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) released its first independent maternal immunization schedule. For pregnant patients, postpartum patients, healthcare providers, and even legal professionals evaluating standards of care, understanding

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