Evidences of emerging pain consciousness during prenatal development: a narrative review.

Background: The study of consciousness has always been considered a challenge for neonatologists, even more when considering the uterine period. Our review aimed to individuate at what gestational age the fetus, which later became a premature infant, can feel the perception of external stimuli. Therefore, the aim of our review was to study the onset of consciousness during the fetal life.

COVID-19 vaccination in pregnant and lactating women: a systematic review.

Introduction: The concern of undergoing vaccination during pregnancy and lactation, in absence of data on safety and efficacy in these target populations, is subject of ongoing debate nationally and internationally. However, the only real prophylactic strategy against COVID-19 is still mass vaccination, which means to vaccinate infants and pregnant and lactating women.

Areas Covered: This is a systematic review aiming to evaluate the safety and the efficacy of COVID-19 vaccines in pregnant and lactating women and their newborns.