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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Article Link OBJECTIVE: To evaluate whether cannabis use during pregnancy was associated with depressive symptoms and whether ongoing use beyond the first trimester and higher amounts of cannabis use were…
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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…
Article Link ABSTRACT Little is known about the fetal–neonatal pharmacokinetics of maternally administered, weight-based vancomycin dosing for group B streptococcus (GBS) intrapartum antibiotic prophylaxis. Our objective was to quantify vancomycin…
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Article Link OBJECTIVE: To describe the presentation, outcomes, and management strategies for cases of subcapsular liver hematoma associated with preeclampsia, eclampsia, or HELLP (hemolysis, elevated liver enzymes, and low platelet…
Article Link OBJECTIVE: To assess trends in risk for obstetric venous thromboembolism (VTE). METHODS: This retrospective cohort study analyzed data from the 2008–2019 Merative MarketScan Commercial Claims and Encounters and…
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Article Link OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the effect of administering postpartum heparin-based pharmacologic thromboprophylaxis on the incidence of postpartum venous thromboembolism (VTE) and complications. METHODS: This was a multicenter retrospective cohort…
Article Link ABSTRACT The purpose of this review is to serve as an update on congenital cytomegalovirus (CMV) evaluation and management for obstetrician–gynecologists and to provide a framework for counseling…
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Article Link OBJECTIVE: To assess the content validity of the classification of maternal level of care of the American Hospital Association Database for research use. METHODS: This was a secondary…
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Article Link OBJECTIVE: To compare odds of maternal morbidity by mode of becoming pregnant and type of medically assisted reproduction treatments: fertility-enhancing drugs, intrauterine insemination (IUI), and assisted reproductive technology…
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Article Link ABSTRACT: Iron deficiency in pregnancy remains underdiagnosed despite professional society recommendations for first-trimester complete blood count (CBC) screening. To determine the effectiveness of the CBC hemoglobin and mean…
Article Link Abstract To better inform efforts to improve and extend postpartum care, we sought to estimate the incidence of de novo hypertension up to 6 months postpartum in patients…
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Article Link OBJECTIVE: To assess the risk of severe maternal morbidity (SMM) and mortality among pregnant patients with cardiovascular disease (CVD). METHODS: This was a retrospective cohort study of U.S….
Article Link Abstract Large-scale catastrophic events, either natural or human-influenced, highlight the requisite for emergency plans that specifically address the needs of obstetric and gynecologic patients. Pregnant, postpartum, and lactating…
Article Link Abstract This Clinical Practice Update integrates data from a large, randomized controlled trial (the ARRIVE trial [A Randomized Trial of Induction Versus Expectant Management]) and subsequent other related…
Article Link OBJECTIVE: To evaluate whether disparities exist in adverse neonatal outcomes among the offspring of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and other sexually minoritized (LGB+) birthing people. METHODS: We used longitudinal…
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Article Link OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the comparative efficacy of two of the most commonly used second-line uterotonics—methylergonovine maleate and carboprost tromethamine. METHODS: We conducted a double-blind randomized trial at two…
Read More from ACOG: Second-Line Uterotonics for Uterine Atony – A Randomized Controlled Trial
Article Link OBJECTIVE: To estimate the effect of late preterm antenatal steroids on the risk of respiratory morbidity among subgroups of patients on the basis of the planned mode of…