Article Link Abstract Background We are lacking data with a high level of evidence on the use of episiotomy during instrumental delivery to prevent anal sphincter injury, which nonetheless presents…
Article Link Abstract This Clinical Practice Update provides revised guidance on the use of nonsurgical hemorrhage-control devices. This document is a focused update of related content in Practice Bulletin No….
Article Link OBJECTIVE: To evaluate demographic, pregnancy, and labor characteristics and perinatal outcomes related to intrapartum cesarean delivery in twin gestations. METHODS: We conducted a population-based retrospective cohort study of…
Article Link ABSTRACT OBJECTIVE: To quantify mortality trends among female individuals of childbearing age (15–49 years) across global regions from 1990 to 2021, systematically evaluating persistent geographic inequities in preventable…
Article Link Abstract Sepsis and septic shock are leading causes of maternal morbidity and mortality. Sepsis complicates an estimated 1 in 1,000 pregnancies and is responsible for 24% of in-hospital…
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Article Link OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the association between the level of maternity care access and maternal and pregnancy-related mortality. METHODS: This was a cross-sectional analysis of county-level data in the…
Article Link OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the effectiveness of influenza vaccination during pregnancy against influenza in infants during their first 6 months of life. METHODS: We conducted a cohort study among…
Article Link ABSTRACT The expanded maternal comorbidity index developed by Leonard et al uses pre-existing maternal health conditions (eg, hypertension, asthma) to produce a risk score that predicts severe maternal…
A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis Article Link ABSTRACT OBJECTIVE: To perform a meta-analysis of randomized and quasi-randomized trials investigating whether endometrial closure is associated with the risk of uterine scar…
Article Link ABSTRACT Cases of syphilis during pregnancy (maternal syphilis) have risen dramatically in the United States in recent years, with racially minoritized groups experiencing high rates and large increases….
Article Link OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the association between patient-reported social needs and birth outcomes in a large cohort of pregnant people after implementation of a universal screening program. METHODS: We…
Article Link ABSTRACT OBJECTIVE: To examine the association between coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccination and spontaneous abortion. METHODS: We conducted a case–control study of clinically adjudicated spontaneous abortions (case group)…
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Article Link OBJECTIVE: To describe the association between syphilis treatment status and adverse pregnancy and neonatal outcomes among pregnancies complicated by syphilis. METHODS: Six jurisdictions that participated in SET-NET (Surveillance…
A Randomized Controlled Trial Article Link ABSTRACT OBJECTIVE: To compare prophylactic oral cephalexin and metronidazole with placebo for 48 hours after cesarean delivery following membrane rupture on the frequency of…
Article Link ABSTRACT Asthma affects up to 10% of pregnancies and confers risk to both mother and child. Adverse maternal outcomes associated with asthma include preeclampsia, preterm labor, and increased…
Article Link OBJECTIVE: To estimate whether breastfeeding is associated with the estimated risk of long-term atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD) and whether this association varies with prior gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM)….
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ACOG Clinical Practice Guideline No. 9 Article Link Abstract PURPOSE: The purpose of this document is to review current methods for cervical ripening and to summarize the effectiveness of these…
Article Link ABSTRACT In this serial cross-sectional study of more than 4,500 hospitals identified in the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality’s Healthcare Cost and Utilization Project National Inpatient Sample,…
A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis Article Link ABSTRACT: OBJECTIVE: We hypothesized that a second- or third-trimester diagnosis of low-lying placenta imparts underappreciated risk for postpartum hemorrhage (PPH) and placenta accreta…
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Article Link ABSTRACT OBJECTIVE: To estimate the association between doula support and cesarean delivery compared with standard of care. DATA SOURCES: We conducted a systematic review of randomized controlled trials…
Article Link Abstract INTRODUCTION: The aim of this study is to increase the prescription of low-dose aspirin (LDA) for prevention of preeclampsia. Low use rates, less than 25–50% of eligible…
Article Link Abstract INTRODUCTION: Personal care products (PCPs) contain phthalates, a class of endocrine-disrupting chemicals that have been linked to an increased risk of preterm birth. Few studies have evaluated…
Article Link Abstract Placenta accreta spectrum (PAS) is associated with significant maternal morbidity, but inconsistent outcome reporting across studies hampers meaningful comparisons of management approaches. This statement proposes standardized criteria…
Article Link OBJECTIVE: To describe the association between syphilis treatment status and adverse pregnancy and neonatal outcomes among pregnancies complicated by syphilis. METHODS: Six jurisdictions that participated in SET-NET (Surveillance…
Article Link ABSTRACT OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the effect of a behavioral science–informed intervention designed to facilitate postpartum–to–primary care transitions on primary care visits and screenings within 1 year postpartum for…
Article Link Abstract This cross-sectional study analyzed associations between preconception and prenatal cannabis use and first-trimester nausea and vomiting in pregnancy (NVP) using data from 356,343 pregnancies in a large…
Article Link OBJECTIVE: To assess the association between the Social Vulnerability Index (SVI) and racial disparities in pregnancy outcomes across U.S. counties and to quantify these racial disparities. METHODS: This…
ACOG Committee Statement No. 17 Article Link Abstract The nulliparous, term, singleton, vertex (NTSV) cesarean birth rate is a metric that may be used to evaluate obstetric care and compare…
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ACOG Committee Statement No. 17 Article Link Abstract The nulliparous, term, singleton, vertex (NTSV) cesarean birth rate is a metric that may be used to evaluate obstetric care and compare…
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Article Link Summary: Prenatal care is one of the most common preventive services in the United States; it is designed to improve the health and well-being of pregnant and birthing individuals…
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