Women’s health research needs women in science. On International Women & Girls in Science Day, we’re proud to support outstanding researchers working to understand and prevent premature birth. @vikilovesfacs.bsky.social
#WomenInScience #WomensHealth #PrematureBirth #IDWGS
Vaccines are critical to protecting pregnant women and their infants. ACOG’s newly updated guidance urges ob-gyns to review patients’ immunization status, recommend needed vaccines, and address barriers such as misinformation. Read the full press release for more: https://bit.ly/4ro56GZ
Thanks to the IMPRINT network for supporting this project, @ukri.org for funding and colleagues @drbethholder.bsky.social and Sara Barnett. You've all been great to work with!
Among almost 60,000 women aged 18 - 45 in one Swedish county, #Covid #Vaccination did not affect the chance of getting or staying #pregnant.
I know of at least a dozen studies that have shown this, but this is by far the biggest! I spoke to @lizszabo.bsky.social
Dr. Victoria Male @vikilovesfacs.bsky.social joins us from @imperialcollegeldn.bsky.social tomorrow to discuss "The immune and reproductive systems: a fertile conversation."
📆 Thursday 29th Jan
đź•› 12:00 PM
📍 Michael Smith Lecture Theatre
@britsocimm.bsky.social #ImmunoSky
ACOG
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Vaccination against whooping cough, RSV and flu during pregnancy saves babies lives, but expectant parents are sometimes unsure.
How do I know it's safe? Will it protect my baby?
To answer these questions, we've created www.vaccinesinpregnancy.org
#ObGynSky #MedSky #ImmunoSky
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We've also curated a collection of resources for midwives and other healthcare professionals, to help make conversations about this important topic easier and more impactful.
Please take a look and share with your patients and colleagues! 2/