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…
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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…
https://journals.lww.com/greenjournal/fulltext/2024/10000/changes_in_prenatal_cannabis_use_among_pregnant.17.aspx Abstract This population-based cross-sectional study analyzed electronic health record data of pregnant individuals in an integrated health care delivery system in California to examine changes in prenatal cannabis use…
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ACOG Committee Statement No. 11 https://journals.lww.com/greenjournal/fulltext/2024/11000/addressing_social_and_structural_determinants_of.27.aspx Abstract Social and structural determinants of health include historical, social, political, and economic forces, many of which are rooted in racism and inequality, that…
https://journals.lww.com/greenjournal/abstract/2024/11000/long_term_risk_of_type_2_diabetes_after_preterm.14.aspx OBJECTIVE: To examine long-term diabetes risk after preterm delivery or hypertensive disorders of pregnancy in a large population-based cohort. METHODS: This retrospective cohort study included all women with a…
https://journals.lww.com/greenjournal/fulltext/2024/11000/continuous_glucose_monitoring_for_management_of.12.aspx OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the association between continuous glucose monitoring in pregnant people with type 2 diabetes and perinatal outcomes. METHODS: This was a retrospective cohort study of pregnant people…
https://journals.lww.com/greenjournal/abstract/2024/11000/association_between_metformin_use_in_early.18.aspx OBJECTIVE: To estimate the association between maternal metformin use for the treatment of early gestational or pre-existing type 2 diabetes and preterm preeclampsia. METHODS: This is a planned secondary…
https://journals.lww.com/greenjournal/abstract/9900/screening_for_gestational_and_pregestational.1074.aspx Abstract This Clinical Practice Update reviews current data on screening and diagnostic criteria for pregestational and gestational diabetes mellitus during pregnancy and type 2 diabetes mellitus postpartum. This document…
https://journals.lww.com/greenjournal/abstract/9900/pre_existing_diabetes_and_stillbirth_or_perinatal.1125.aspx OBJECTIVE: Despite the well-recognized association between pre-existing diabetes mellitus and stillbirth or perinatal mortality, there remain knowledge gaps about the strength of association across different populations. The primary objective…
https://journals.lww.com/greenjournal/abstract/9900/association_between_metformin_use_in_early.1144.aspx OBJECTIVE: To estimate the association between maternal metformin use for the treatment of early gestational or pre-existing type 2 diabetes and preterm preeclampsia. METHODS: This is a planned secondary…
https://journals.lww.com/greenjournal/abstract/9900/association_between_novel_antiphospholipid.1154.aspx OBJECTIVE: To investigate the value of anti-β2 glycoprotein-I domain 1 (aD1) and antiphosphatidylserine–prothrombin antibodies for predicting adverse pregnancy outcomes in an at-risk population and to describe the relationship among…
https://journals.lww.com/greenjournal/fulltext/2024/08000/magnesium_sulfate_before_preterm_birth_for.7.aspx OBJECTIVE: To systematically review the evidence for the effectiveness and safety of magnesium sulfate as a fetal neuroprotective agent when given to individuals at risk of preterm birth. DATA…
Obstetrics & Gynecology (lww.com) OBJECTIVE: To measure what patients with Spanish language preference and limited English proficiency value most when selecting a prenatal care clinician. METHODS: A discrete choice experiment…
Obstetrics & Gynecology (lww.com) OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the effect of statewide efforts to reduce nulliparous, term, singleton, vertex (NTSV) cesarean delivery rates in California. METHODS: This was a population-based study…
Obstetrics & Gynecology (lww.com) OBJECTIVE: To examine temporal trends and risk factors for congenital syphilis in newborn hospitalizations and to evaluate the association between adverse outcomes and congenital syphilis and…
Obstetrics & Gynecology (lww.com) OBJECTIVE: To examine the association between elevated blood pressure (BP) in the early third trimester and cardiometabolic health 10–14 years after delivery. METHODS: This is a…
Obstetrics & Gynecology (lww.com) OBJECTIVE: To investigate the optimal gestational age to deliver pregnant people with chronic hypertension to improve perinatal outcomes. METHODS: We conducted a planned secondary analysis of…
Obstetrics & Gynecology (lww.com) OBJECTIVE: To evaluate differences in health care utilization and guideline adherence for postpartum individuals with hypertensive disorders of pregnancy (HDP) who are engaged in a remote…
Obstetrics & Gynecology (lww.com) Abstract: Hypertensive disorders of pregnancy (HDP) are associated with significantly increased risk of developing future cardiovascular disease (CVD). Obstetricians play a crucial role in CVD prevention…
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Obstetrics & Gynecology (lww.com) OBJECTIVE: To estimate the cost effectiveness of Medicaid covering immediate postpartum long-acting reversible contraception (LARC) as a strategy to reduce future short interpregnancy interval (IPI), severe…