African American female doctor preparing a pregnant woman for a COVID-19 vaccination.

Congenital heart disease in a patient with COVID-19 infection during early pregnancy: a case report

Background: Since the end of 2019, the world has been afflicted by a coronavirus pandemic caused by coronavirus 2 (severe acute respiratory syndrome) (SARS-CoV-2). COVID-19 causes a wide range of signs and symptoms with varying consequences. The impact of the COVID-19 infection on pregnant women and their fetuses is still under investigation. Case presentation: A case […]

Pregnant woman sitting on a couch, looking out the window with a concerned expression, wearing a mask.

Blog – Delta Danger in Pregnancy Scrutinized

Research detects COVID variant in blood, placentas of women who had stillbirths, pregnancy complications A growing body of evidence has linked the Delta variant of SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, with an increased risk for pregnancy complications, including stillbirths. Now, for the first time, researchers at Massachusetts General Hospital and Brigham and Women’s Hospital […]

Mother just gave birth, with doctors placing the newborn on her chest. The mother looks ecstatic.

Tips for Coping with a New Baby During COVID-19

All babies cry. Most babies cry a lot from two weeks to two months of age. Some cry more than others, and some cry longer than others. For many new parents, crying is one of the most stressful parts of coping with a newborn. In some cases, extreme stress and a temporary lapse of emotional control in […]