Comparative Effectiveness of Treating Prenatal Depression with Counseling versus Antidepressants in Relation to Preterm Delivery – ScienceDirect Abstract Background Maternal depression during pregnancy is prevalent and has been associated with…
Insights from Preventability Assessments Across 42 State and City Maternal Mortality Reviews in the United States – ScienceDirect Abstract Background The rising trend in maternal mortality over the past three…
Quantifying doula association with maternal and neonatal outcomes – ScienceDirect Background The US suffers from an increasing rate of severe maternal morbidity, paired with a wide disparity in maternal health…
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Glucagon-Like Peptide-1 Receptor Agonist Use in Pregnancy: A Review – American Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology (ajog.org) Abstract Glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1RAs) are peptide analogues that are used to…
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Aspirin for evidence-based preeclampsia prevention trial: effects of aspirin on maternal serum pregnancy-associated plasma protein A and placental growth factor trajectories in pregnancy – American Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology…
Aspirin pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics through gestation – American Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology (ajog.org) Abstract Background Low dose aspirin is recommended for prevention of preeclampsia, however there is not consensus…
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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…
Prenatal methamphetamine use increases risk of adverse maternal and neonatal outcomes – American Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology (ajog.org) Background Although methamphetamine use has been increasing in recent years 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…
Obstetrics & Gynecology (lww.com) OBJECTIVE: To test whether an individualized opioid-prescription protocol (IOPP) with a shared decision-making component can be used without compromising postcesarean pain management. METHODS: In this multicenter…
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 characterize national trends in expedited postpartum discharge and, secondarily, to identify predictors of expedited postpartum discharge and assess whether expedited postpartum discharge was associated…
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Aspirin 162 mg versus 81 mg for Preeclampsia Prophylaxis in High-risk Obese Individuals: A Comparative Effectiveness Open Label Randomized Trial (ASPREO) – American Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology (ajog.org) ABSTRACT:…
Obstetrics & Gynecology (lww.com) OBJECTIVE: To estimate the association between mean arterial pressure during pregnancy and neonatal outcomes in participants with chronic hypertension using data from the CHAP (Chronic Hypertension…
Background The full spectrum of associations between in utero cannabis exposure and adverse neonatal outcomes is still unclear. Objective This study aimed to evaluate the associations between in utero cannabis…
Objective Care bundles are a promising approach to reducing postpartum hemorrhage–related morbidity and mortality. We assessed the effectiveness and safety of care bundles for postpartum hemorrhage prevention and/or treatment. Effectiveness…
Background Labor and delivery can entail complications and severe maternal morbidities that threaten a woman’s life or cause her to believe that her life is in danger. Women with these…
ABSTRACT: Hemorrhage has been a leading cause of pregnancy-related death in the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Pregnancy Mortality Surveillance System since 1987 when reporting began. Pregnancy Mortality Surveillance…
Maternal mortality is a complex issue. A new manuscript was released yesterday questioning U.S. maternal mortality statistics. Here is a link to the publication: https://www.ajog.org/…/S0002-9378(24)00005-X/fulltext… Read ACOG’s response: https://bit.ly/3Tzm5HI To…
Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine Special Statement: Clinical quality measures in obstetrics Introduction As consumers, we are bombarded by requests to provide feedback to companies that want to know “How did…
Postpartum pharmacologic thromboprophylaxis and complications in a US cohort Background Venous thromboembolism accounts for approximately 9% of pregnancy-related deaths in the United States. National guidelines recommend postpartum risk stratification and pharmacologic prophylaxis in…
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Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine Special Statement: Prophylactic low-dose aspirin for preeclampsia prevention—quality metric and opportunities for quality improvement Prophylactic low-dose aspirin reduces the rates of preeclampsia, preterm birth, fetal growth…
Cost-effectiveness of induction of labor at 39 weeks vs expectant management by cervical examination Background Previous analyses have demonstrated the cost effectiveness of elective induction of labor at 39 weeks…
Postpartum navigation decreases severe maternal morbidity most among Black women Background Postpartum care is crucial for addressing conditions associated with severe maternal morbidity and mortality. Examination of programs that affect…
Examining recent trends in spontaneous and iatrogenic preterm birth across race and ethnicity in a large managed care population Background For the past several decades, epidemiological studies originating from the…
Optimizing the management of acute, prolonged decelerations and fetal bradycardia based on the understanding of fetal pathophysiology Any acute and profound reduction in fetal oxygenation increases the risk of anaerobic…