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ACOG released its first maternal immunization schedule formally diverging from federal vaccine recommendations, following its February 2026 withdrawal from the CDC Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices over concerns about the committee’s scientific integrity.

The American Thyroid Association released updated evidence-based recommendations for thyroid disease in preconception, pregnancy, and postpartum, incorporating new trial data on LT4 treatment thresholds, TPOAb management, and ATD safety that diverge meaningfully from 2017 guidance.

In a small neuroimaging substudy of children exposed to prenatal stress during Superstorm Sandy, stronger early adaptive skills were associated with limbic activation patterns resembling unexposed peers.

Prenatal exposure to medications that inhibit sterol biosynthesis was associated with higher rates of autism spectrum disorder diagnosis in a 6.14-million-record retrospective analysis.

“Implementation of directly dispensed aspirin appeared to delay the onset, and for some patients completely prevent the development of preeclampsia with severe features.” — Elaine L. Duryea, MD, UT Southwestern

“It’s essentially the same as proving that it’s OK for babies to play with matches, but only if there’s nothing flammable in the area and they’re wearing fireproof clothing.” – William Parker, on over-adjustment in sibling studies