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…
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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…
Article Link Abstract Background The ophthalmic artery, which is the first branch of the internal carotid artery, has a Doppler velocity waveform with 2 systolic peaks. The ratio of the…
Article Link Abstract Preeclampsia, one of the great obstetrical syndromes, manifests through diverse maternal and fetal complications and remains a leading contributor to adverse perinatal outcomes. In this review, we…
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 Babies 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 Enhanced Recovery After Cesarean Delivery (ERAC) protocols include evidence-based interventions designed to improve maternal and neonatal outcomes and patient experiences while reducing healthcare-related costs. This is the…
Article Link Abstract Enhanced recovery after cesarean delivery protocols include evidence-based interventions which are designed to improve patient experience and maternal and neonatal outcomes, whilst reducing healthcare related costs. This…
Article Link Abstract Background Enhanced recovery after cesarean delivery protocols include evidence-based interventions designed to improve patient experience, pregnancy, and neonatal outcomes while reducing healthcare-related costs. This is the first…
Article Link Abstract Background Previous evidence showed that placental dysfunction triggers spontaneous preterm or term births and intrapartum fetal compromise and often requires urgent delivery, thereby exposing both the fetus…
Article Link Abstract Background Preterm prelabor rupture of membranes before or around the limit of fetal viability is associated with serious maternal and neonatal complications, including chorioamnionitis, extremely preterm birth,…
Article Link Abstract Background Intrapartum cardiotocographic monitoring of fetal heart rate by abdominal external ultrasound transducer without simultaneous maternal heart rate recording has been associated with increased risk of early…
Article Link Abstract Background Antenatal corticosteroids decrease the incidence of severe intraventricular hemorrhage (grades 3, 4) in preterm infants. It is unclear whether their beneficial effects on intraventricular hemorrhage wane…
Article Link Abstract Background Standardization of procedures improves outcomes. Though systematic reviews have summarized the evidence-based steps of cesarean delivery, their bundled implementation has not been investigated. Objective In this…
Article Link Abstract Background The rising trend in maternal mortality over the past 3 decades sets the United States apart from all other high-income countries. Multidisciplinary state and city Maternal Mortality…
Article Link Abstract Background The United States suffers from an increasing rate of severe maternal morbidity, paired with a wide disparity in maternal health by race. Doulas are posited to…
Article Link Abstract Substance use and substance use disorders among pregnant and postpartum individuals have risen dramatically, necessitating enhanced clinician education and intervention strategies. This expert review offers obstetricians and…
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Article Link Abstract Objective Type 2 diabetes (T2D) now accounts for the majority of pre-existing diabetes affecting pregnancy in the UK. Our aim was to determine its impact on pregnancy…
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Article Link Abstract Pain management in pregnant and postpartum people with an opioid use disorder requires a balance among the risks associated with opioid tolerance, including withdrawal or return to…
Article Link Abstract Objective This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to conduct a thorough and contemporary assessment of maternal and neonatal outcomes associated with water birth in comparison with land-based…
Article Link Abstract Background The relationship between histological chorioamnionitis (inflammation of fetal membranes) and funisitis (inflammation of umbilical cord), both commonly associated with preterm birth, with subsequent development of cerebral…
Article Link Abstract Background Studies that have compared induction of labor in individuals with 1 prior cesarean delivery to expectant management have shown conflicting results. Objective To determine the association…