Article Link Abstract Importance Accurately measuring maternal mortality trends has been challenging due to changes in data collection. This work disambiguates trends from the effects of introducing the pregnancy checkbox on…
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Article Link Abstract Importance Opioid use disorder (OUD) in pregnancy has grown in the US. Buprenorphine, a medication to treat OUD, may improve pregnancy outcomes; however, most pregnant individuals do not…
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Article Link Abstract Importance The association between breastfeeding and health benefits in children has been previously well established; health benefits have also been found for women who breastfeed. However, breastfeeding rates…
Article Link Abstract Importance: Hypothermia begun less than 6 hours after birth reduces death or disability in infants with encephalopathy due to hypoxia-ischemia at 36 or more weeks’ gestation. Trials of…
Article Link Abstract Importance Current evidence of the association between prenatal exposure to glucocorticoids and long-term mental disorders is scarce and has limitations. Objective To investigate the association between prenatal exposure to…
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Article Link Abstract Importance Food insecurity is a growing public health concern, but its association with perinatal complications remains unclear. Objective To examine whether food insecurity in pregnancy was associated with the…
Article Link Abstract Importance The feasibility of implementing genome sequencing as an adjunct to traditional newborn screening (NBS) in newborns of different racial and ethnic groups is not well understood. Objective To…
Access the full Research Letter Results This study included 4964 short-term acute care hospitals (1982 in rural counties and 2982 in urban counties). In 2010, 43.1% (843/1955) of rural hospitals…
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Article Link Abstract Importance Cannabis use among pregnant individuals has increased. Depression and stress are frequently reported motives for cannabis use that may prolong using cannabis during pregnancy. Objective To examine associations…
Article Link Abstract Importance Understanding whether there are racial and ethnic and residential disparities in prenatal telehealth uptake is necessary for ensuring equitable access and guiding implementation of future hybrid (ie,…
Article Link Abstract Importance The associations of exposure to fine particulate matter (PM2.5) and its constituents with spontaneous preterm birth (sPTB) remain understudied. Identifying subpopulations at increased risk characterized by socioeconomic…
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Article Link Abstract Importance Postpartum depression (PPD) poses significant risks to maternal and child health. Understanding temporal trends is crucial for evaluating prevalence and identifying populations at risk. Objective To evaluate recent…
Article Link Abstract Importance Antiseizure medications (ASMs) are potential teratogens commonly prescribed for multiple indications. ASM fetal exposure can impair neurodevelopment. Folate improves pregnancy outcomes, but higher doses may pose…
https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamanetworkopen/article-abstract/2824356 Abstract Importance The incidence of severe maternal morbidity (SMM)—and particularly cardiovascular SMM (cvSMM), the first cause of pregnancy-related mortality—has been rising in North America. Although hypertensive disorders of pregnancy (HDP)…
https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamanetworkopen/fullarticle/2822293 Abstract Importance Pregnancy may contribute to the development or exacerbation of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and increase the risk of gestational complications. Continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) is the first-line…
Postpartum Primary Care Engagement Using Default Scheduling and Tailored Messaging: A Randomized Clinical Trial – PubMed (nih.gov) Abstract Importance: More than 30% of pregnant people have at least 1 chronic medical…
Risk of Adverse Neonatal Outcomes After Combined Prenatal Cannabis and Nicotine Exposure Abstract Importance The prevalence of cannabis use in pregnancy is rising and is associated with adverse perinatal outcomes. In…
Importance After a hypertensive disorder of pregnancy, hypertension can worsen in the postpartum period following hospital discharge. Risk factors for ongoing hypertension and associated outcomes have not been well characterized. Objective To…
Objective: Trends in risk factors have not been evaluated since a study in a single medical center using data from 1988 to 2014.2 Thus, this study evaluated trends in preeclampsia risk…
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Risk Factors for Severe Maternal Morbidity Among Women Enrolled in Mississippi Medicaid Abstract Importance Mississippi has one of the highest rates of severe maternal morbidity (SMM) in the US, and SMMs…
Maternal Prenatal Depressive Symptoms and Fetal Growth During the Critical Rapid Growth Stage Abstract Importance Fetal growth in the critical rapid growth stage (CRGS) before delivery, approximately between 30 to 37…
Regional Variation in Antenatal Late Preterm Steroid Use Following the ALPS Trial Abstract Importance The publication of the Antenatal Late Preterm Steroids (ALPS) trial in February 2016 demonstrated that antenatal administration…
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Abstract Importance Hypertensive disorders of pregnancy are among the leading causes of maternal morbidity and mortality in the US. The rate of hypertensive disorders of pregnancy has been increasing from approximately…
Abstract Importance Maternal mortality and severe maternal morbidity (SMM) are important focus areas in public health. Further understanding trends, health disparities, and risk factors for these adverse outcomes is vital to…
Results In 2019, MMRs in most states were higher among American Indian and Alaska Native and Black populations than among Asian, Native Hawaiian, or Other Pacific Islander; Hispanic; and White populations….
Introduction The National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS) reported an 18.4% increase in US maternal mortality (ie, death during pregnancy or within 42 days of pregnancy) between 2019 and 2020….
Abstract Importance It remains unknown whether SARS-CoV-2 infection specifically increases the risk of serious obstetric morbidity. Objective To evaluate the association of SARS-CoV-2 infection with serious maternal morbidity or mortality…
COVID-19 infection during pregnancy can be associated with severe maternal morbidity.1 In the United States, 1 COVID-19 vaccine has been approved and 2 have been authorized for use for pregnant…
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Abstract Importance Hypertensive disorders of pregnancy are a leading cause of maternal morbidity and mortality. The impact of applying recent guideline definitions for nonpregnant adults to pregnant women is unclear….
Abstract Importance Safe reduction of the cesarean delivery rate is a national priority. Objective To evaluate the rates of cesarean delivery for nulliparous, term, singleton, vertex (NTSV) births in California…