Article Link Abstract Objective To compare the effects of delayed cord clamping vs early cord clamping on all-cause in-hospital mortality and selected morbidities among preterm twin neonates. Data sources A…
Article Link Abstract Background In the United States, leading medical societies recommend 81 mg of aspirin daily for the prevention of preeclampsia in women at risk, whereas the NICE guidelines…
Article Link Abstract Background Antenatal betamethasone and dexamethasone are prescribed to women who are at high risk of premature birth to prevent neonatal respiratory distress syndrome (RDS). The current treatment…
Article Link Abstract Background Adverse pregnancy outcomes, including hypertensive disorders of pregnancy and gestational diabetes mellitus, influence maternal cardiovascular health long after pregnancy, but their relationship to offspring cardiovascular health…
Article Link Abstract Background The recent American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists Practice Bulletin offers no guidance on the management of preeclampsia with severe features at <24 weeks of gestation….
Article Link Abstract Background Brain injury and poor neurodevelopment have been consistently reported in infants and adults born before term. These changes occur, at least in part, prenatally and are…
Article Link Abstract Background Optimal management of fetuses diagnosed as small for gestational age based on an estimated fetal weight of <10th percentile represents a major clinical problem. The standard…
Article Link Abstract Background Maternal deaths resulting from opioid use disorder have been increasing across the United States. Opioid use disorder among pregnant persons is associated with adverse pregnancy outcomes,…
Article Link Abstract Background Hypertensive disorders of pregnancy are a leading preventable cause of severe maternal morbidity and maternal mortality worldwide. Objective To assess the improvement in hospital care processes…
Article Link Abstract Objective This study aimed (1) to assess the association between the length of the third stage of labor and adverse maternal outcome after vaginal birth and (2)…
Article Link Abstract Glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists are peptide analogues that are used to treat type 2 diabetes mellitus and obesity. The first medication in this class, exenatide, was approved…
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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 Background It is still unclear whether social support can moderate the high risk of depression and anxiety due to spontaneous miscarriage. Objective This study prospectively investigated the…
Article Link Abstract Background The effect on obstetrical outcomes of closed- or open-glottis pushing is uncertain among both nulliparous and parous women. Objective This study aimed to assess the association…
Article Link Background Hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy contributes to morbidity and mortality among neonates ≥36 weeks of gestation. Evidence of preventative antenatal treatment is limited. Magnesium sulfate has neuroprotective properties among preterm…
Article Link Objective To investigate the association between actual and planned modes of delivery, neonatal mortality, and short-term outcomes among preterm pregnancies ≤32 weeks of gestation. Data Sources A systematic literature…
Article Link Objective To evaluate the association between cannabis use during pregnancy and the risk for long-term neuropsychiatric pathology in the offspring. Data Sources MEDLINE, EMBASE, and Cochrane library databases…
https://www.ajog.org/article/S0002-9378(24)01109-8/abstract 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 prepregnancy…
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S000293782400440X Background The prevalence and risk factors of posttraumatic stress disorder after cesarean delivery, outside high-risk contexts, remain unclear. Objective This study aimed to assess posttraumatic stress disorder prevalence and risk factors at 2 months…
https://www.ajog.org/article/S0002-9378(24)00370-3/abstract Background The great obstetrical syndromes of fetal growth restriction and hypertensive disorders of pregnancy can occur individually or be interrelated. Placental pathologic findings often overlap between these conditions, regardless…
https://www.ajog.org/article/S0002-9378(24)00421-6/abstract Abstract Background Implementing levels of maternal care is one strategy proposed to reduce maternal morbidity and mortality. The levels of maternal care framework outline individual medical and obstetrical comorbidities,…
https://www.ajog.org/article/S0002-9378(24)00022-X/abstract Abstract Background First-trimester screening for preeclampsia using a combination of maternal risk factors and mean arterial pressure, uterine artery pulsatility index, and placental growth factor, as proposed by the…
https://www.ajog.org/article/S0002-9378(24)01047-0/abstract Background Postpartum hemorrhage is the leading cause of maternal mortality worldwide. Quantitative blood loss assessment at the time of cesarean delivery is a more accurate measure of blood loss…
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https://www.ajog.org/article/S0002-9378(24)00089-9/abstract Abstract Background Stillbirth occurs more commonly among pregnant people with comorbid conditions and obstetrical complications. Stillbirth also independently increases maternal morbidity and imparts a psychosocial hazard when compared with…
Read More from AJOG: Postpartum readmission risk: a comparison between stillbirths and live births
Obstetrics & Gynecology (lww.com) OBJECTIVE: To compare differences in postpartum blood pressure (BP) control (BP below 140/90 mm Hg) for participants with hypertension randomized to receive antihypertensive treatment compared with…
Obstetrics & Gynecology (lww.com) OBJECTIVE: To identify trends in stillbirth rates attributed to congenital syphilis in the United States by describing congenital syphilis–related stillbirths and comparing characteristics of pregnant people…
First trimester risk of preeclampsia and rate of spontaneous birth in patients without preeclampsia – American Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology (ajog.org) Abstract Background First-trimester screening for preeclampsia using a…
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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