Article Link Abstract Background Worsening neonatal outcomes over time among planned vaginal births following a previous cesarean were reported in Canada; what drove the change remained unclear. Objective We aimed…
Article Link Abstract Objective Understanding the rates and timing of postpartum complications can facilitate timely screening and management to reduce preventable morbidity and mortality. The aim of this study was…
Article Link Abstract Background While the National Academy of Medicine, formerly known as the Institute of Medicine, recommends the optimum weight change in the second and third trimesters combined, the…
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Article Link Abstract Background Substantial heterogeneity has been reported in estimates of long-term sequelae following SARS-CoV-2 infection in pregnant women, and most studies were conducted pre-Omicron and pre-dated vaccination rollout….
Article Link Abstract Background Infants affected by late fetal growth restriction are at risk of adverse perinatal outcomes, either due to placental insufficiency or the consequences of late iatrogenic prematurity….
Article Link Abstract Objective The most widely used population reference standard for fetal growth assessment in the United States is the Hadlock 1991 population reference. However, we detected discrepancies in…
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Article Link Abstract Background Macrosomia, classically defined by an arbitrary birthweight threshold, is associated with an increased risk of postpartum hemorrhage. However, some preliminary evidence suggests that lower birthweights may…
Article Link Abstract Background Macrosomia, classically defined by an arbitrary birthweight threshold, is associated with an increased risk of postpartum hemorrhage. However, some preliminary evidence suggests that lower birthweights may…
Article Link Abstract Background Prelabor rupture of membranes is a risk factor for maternal and neonatal infectious morbidity. Ampicillin is indicated for patients with unknown group B Streptococcus status and prelabor rupture…
Article Link Abstract Background The United States maternal mortality rate increased after 2018, with a marked increase in 2021 followed by a decline in 2022 and 2023. Trends at the…
Read More from AJOG: Trends in Maternal Mortality Rates by State, United States, 2018-2023
Article Link Introduction Aspirin initiated before 16 weeks of gestation at a dose of >100 mg daily reduces the risk of preterm preeclampsia (PE).1 In the Combined Multimarker Screening and Randomized…
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Article Link Abstract Background Postpartum hemorrhage is the most common complication in obstetrics and is a leading cause of serious maternal morbidity. Women with one previous cesarean delivery are at…
Article Link Abstract Background Ibuprofen has been shown to increase blood pressure in nonpregnant adults with hypertension, but its impact on blood pressure when used for postpartum analgesia in patients…
Article Link Abstract Cesarean delivery is one of the most common operations in the world, and a growing number of cesarean deliveries are performed in the United States each year….
Article Link Abstract Background The use of glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists has greatly increased in patients of reproductive age within the past 4 years. However, there is limited research on…
Article Link Abstract Background Traditionally, hospital perinatal quality and rankings have been based on cesarean rates among nulliparous, term, singleton, vertex patients, and recently added unexpected term newborn complication rates…
Article Link Structured Abstract Background Severe nausea and vomiting of pregnancy and hyperemesis gravidarum are associated with adverse maternal, fetal, and child outcomes. The recurrence risk is reported to be…
Article Link Article Link Abstract Background Aspirin has proved its efficacy in reducing the rate of preeclampsia in singleton pregnancy; however, there is discrepancy about the efficient dosage that should…
Article Link Abstract Background Opioid use disorder contributes to maternal morbidity and mortality in the United States. Little is known about how the patterns of buprenorphine dose and duration throughout…
Article Link Abstract Background Previous studies demonstrated that placental dysfunction leads to intrapartum fetal distress, particularly when an abnormal pattern of angiogenic markers is demonstrated at 36 weeks of gestation….
Article Link Abstract Objective Our objective was to determine if oxytocin discontinuation in the active phase of labor impacts the rate of cesarean delivery compared to continuation of oxytocin. Data…
Article Link Abstract Objective: To explore the effects of preconception and first trimester metformin use on pregnancy outcomes in women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). Data sources: MEDLINE, Embase and the Cochrane…
Article Link Abstract Background Shoulder dystocia is associated with neonatal morbidity. Higher maternal prepregnancy body mass index is an established risk factor for shoulder dystocia, yet the relationship between maternal…
Article Link Abstract Background Mild hypothyroidism, including subclinical hypothyroidism and isolated maternal hypothyroxinemia, is fairly common in pregnant women, but its impact on pregnancy outcomes is less clear, especially mild…
Article Link Abstract Background The Chronic Hypertension and Pregnancy Study demonstrated that a target blood pressure of <140/90 mm Hg during pregnancy is associated with improved perinatal outcomes. Outside of pregnancy,…
Article Link Abstract Background Bariatric surgery is internationally performed as a treatment option in obesity to achieve significant and sustained weight loss. There is an increasing number of women having…
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Article Link Abstract Background The prevalence and risk factors of postpartum depression after cesarean delivery remain unclear. Objective To assess the prevalence of postpartum depression and its risk factors 2 months…
Article Link Abstract Background Postpartum hemorrhage is the leading cause of maternal mortality worldwide. Quantitative blood loss assessment during cesarean delivery is a more accurate measure of blood loss than…
Read More from AJOG: The impact of indication for cesarean on blood loss
Article Link Abstract Objective To compare maternal and surgical outcomes between patients with placenta accreta spectrum who underwent conservative management and those who underwent cesarean hysterectomy. Data sources We performed…
Article Link Abstract Background Maternal depression during pregnancy is prevalent and has been associated with increased risk of preterm delivery. However, comparative effectiveness of 2 commonly used treatment options, mental…