Article Link Abstract Objective This study aimed to identify predictors for maternal morbidity among individuals categorized as low-risk for postpartum hemorrhage (PPH) according to American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology…
Article Link Abstract Objective Postpartum hemorrhage (PPH) remains a leading cause of maternal morbidity and mortality. Little is known about transfusion practices in patients requiring blood tansfusions following cesarean delivery….
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Article Link Abstract Objective Patients with hypertensive disorders of pregnancy (HDPs) are recommended to attend an early postpartum follow-up visit for blood pressure monitoring. Follow-up frequency for patients with HDPs…
Article Link Abstract Objective The objective is to present stepwise refinements to HomeSafe, an Epic-tethered, population-health-coordinated postpartum pathway for blood pressure (BP) surveillance after hypertensive disease of pregnancy (HDP). Study Design…
Article Link Abstract Objective The objective of this study was to compare delivery outcomes among women in Northern Manhattan undergoing Centering versus routine prenatal care. Study Design This retrospective cohort…
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Article Link Abstract Objective Perinatal and maternal morbidity in the setting of preterm birth may differ by delivery indication. We compared perinatal and maternal outcomes of second-trimester (240/7–276/7 weeks of gestation)…
Article Link Abstract Objective: The Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine (SMFM), the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG), and the American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM) jointly recommend universal substance use…
Article Link Abstract Objective This study aimed to examine implementation and patient/provider acceptance of an outpatient mechanical cervical ripening program for labor induction with the goal of reducing length of…
Article Link Abstract Background Low-dose aspirin (LDA) is an intervention recommended to prevent the development of hypertensive disorders of pregnancy (HDP) in high-risk pregnancies. Maternal conditions such as HDP have…
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Article Link Abstract Objective This study aimed to assess whether pregnant patients with antenatal anemia in the setting of cardiac disease experience an increased risk of severe maternal morbidity (SMM)…
Article Link ABSTRACT Objectives: This systematic review and meta-analysis discuss how birth plans impact maternal and infant outcomes. Our main objective is to analyze maternal fear of childbirth, labor phases…
Article Link Abstract Objective This study aimed to increase the rate of low-dose aspirin (LDA) counseling and treatment in patients with two or more moderate risk factors for preeclampsia (PMRF)…
Article Link Abstract Objective This study aimed to compare adverse outcomes among low-risk pregnancies with labor versus planned cesarean delivery (PL-CD). Study Design A population-based, retrospective cohort study used U.S….
Article Link Abstract Objective Determine the relationship between maternal Social Deprivation Index (SDI), a composite measure of area-level deprivation, and maternal characteristics and infant outcomes for mother–infant dyads with perinatal…
Article Link Abstract Objective The primary objective was to ascertain if the proportion of time in category II fetal heart rate tracing (FHRT) prior to birth among term (≥ 37…
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Article Link Abstract Objective The ARRIVE trial showed that induction of labor in low-risk nulliparous individuals at 39 weeks reduced cesarean delivery. We sought to determine whether publication of the…
Article Link Abstract Objective The aim of the study is to evaluate whether values and the shape of the glucose curve during the oral glucose tolerance test (OGTT) in pregnancy identify…
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Article Link Abstract Objective: The aim of this study was to compare the safety and efficacy of aspirin 162 mg to the standard recommended dose of 81 mg for preeclampsia prevention….