Article Link Abstract Background : Preeclampsia is thought to originate from abnormal placentation during early pregnancy. Low-dose aspirin reduces the risk of preeclampsia, but most clinical guidelines recommend initiation at 12…
Article Link Abstract It is well recognized that certain adverse pregnancy outcomes are associated with underlying cardiovascular risk factors, identifying individuals who are at greater long-term risk of cardiovascular disease….
Read More from AJOG MFM: Implementation strategies: bridging obstetrics and long-term care
Article Link Abstract Hypertensive disorders of pregnancy are a leading cause of maternal and perinatal morbidity and mortality. Pregnancy is increasingly viewed as a physiological “stress test” capable of revealing…
Article Link Abstract Background Persistent racial inequities in maternal morbidity and mortality disproportionately affect non-Hispanic Black pregnant women in the United States, particularly those living in socioeconomically deprived communities. Community…
Article Link Abstract Background Magnesium sulfate is highly effective for the prophylactic treatment of preeclampsia with severe features, as well as the prevention of recurrent eclamptic seizures. The consequences of…
Read More from AJOG MFM: Eclampsia despite magnesium sulfate prophylaxis
Article Link Abstract Pregnancy placental syndromes, including preeclampsia, fetal growth restriction, placental abruption, and placental-related stillbirth, are major contributors to maternal and perinatal morbidity worldwide. Beyond their immediate obstetric impact,…
Read More from AJOG MFM: Pregnancy placental syndromes and the effects on long-term health
Article Link Abstract Adverse pregnancy outcomes (APOs), including hypertensive disorders of pregnancy, gestational diabetes mellitus, preterm birth, fetal growth restriction, and others, are recognized as early indicators of future cardiovascular…
Read More from AJOG MFM: Barriers to postpartum care and how to overcome them
Article Link Abstract Perinatal mental health conditions are common and, without effective treatment, can contribute to adverse maternal and child outcomes. In the United States, mental health conditions are a…
Article Link Abstract BACKGROUND Stage 1 hypertension, defined by the American Heart Association as a systolic blood pressure of 130 to 139 mm Hg and/or a diastolic blood pressure of…
Article Link Abstract Background With increasing rates of labor induction and trial of labor after cesarean, induction of labor after cesarean (IOLAC) is becoming more common. However, predictors of success…
Article Link Abstract Acetaminophen is the most widely used antipyretic and analgesic medication in pregnancy, but recent concerns have challenged its reproductive safety. Review articles and regulatory advisories have highlighted…
Read More from AJOG MFM: Safety of acetaminophen use in pregnancy: review of existing evidence
Article Link ABSTRACT Background Stage 1 hypertension, defined by the American Heart Association as a systolic blood pressure (SBP) of 130-139 mm Hg or a diastolic blood pressure (DBP) of…
Article Link Abstract Acetaminophen is the most widely used antipyretic and analgesic medication in pregnancy, but recent concerns have challenged its reproductive safety. Review articles and regulatory advisories have highlighted…
Read More from AJOG MFM: Safety of Acetaminophen Use in Pregnancy: Review of Existing Evidence
Article Link Abstract Objective To describe the design and initial findings of a prospective cohort study examining the impact of opioid treatment during pregnancy on maternal and infant outcomes. Study…
Article Link Abstract Background Maternal mental health conditions are common in pregnancy; suboptimal maternal mental health is associated with numerous adverse pregnancy outcomes, including preterm birth, hypertensive disorders of pregnancy,…
Read More from AJOG MFM: Early pregnancy depressive symptoms and severe maternal morbidity
Article Link ABSTRACT BACKGROUND There are limited data defining the rate of progression of the development of adverse pregnancy outcomes and short-term cardiovascular risk factors in a contemporary cohort. OBJECTIVE…
Article Link OBJECTIVEPregnant American Indian and Alaskan Native (AIAN) people are at disproportionately higher risk of maternal morbidity and mortality.1 However, the root causes of this disparity are not well understood.2 This…
Article Link ABSTRACT Background and Objective Medical cannabis (MC) use has increased among pregnant women, yet little is known about the quantity, product types, and timing of use. This study…
Article Link Abstract BACKGROUND Hypertensive disorders of pregnancy are a significant contributor to maternal morbidity and mortality in the postpartum period and are the leading cause of postpartum readmission following…
Article Link Abstract Background Pregnancy is not an emotionally stable period; pregnant women could suffer psychological lability influenced by hormonal variation between trimesters of gestation. The COVID-19 pandemic and the…
Article Link Abstract Hypertensive disorders are a common complication of pregnancy, with secondary hypertension presenting in up to 11% of cases of chronic hypertension. There are numerous causes of secondary…
Article Link Abstract Background While the importance of providing detailed information about potential obstetric emergencies is widely acknowledged, it is often inconsistently addressed in routine care for nulliparous women. Objective…
Article Link Abstract Background Low-dose aspirin (LDA) has been shown to reduce the risk of preterm preeclampsia, particularly when initiated early in pregnancy. However, the safety of starting LDA before…
Article Link Abstract Background Approximately 20% of patients in the United States undergo an induction of labor (IOL). Patients undergoing induction are more likely to report lower birth satisfaction, especially…
Read More from MFM: Visual aids for induction of labor education: a randomized controlled trial
Article Link ABSTRACT BACKGROUND The rates of severe maternal morbidity in the United States continue to increase. The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists recommends close postpartum follow-up for patients at increased…
Article Link Abstract Background Prior studies indicate that unintended and unwanted pregnancies can be associated with poor obstetric outcomes. Objective This study examined whether an unintended or unwanted pregnancy was…
Read More from MFM: Unwanted pregnancies are associated with preterm birth, but not low birth weight
Article Link Abstract Background Defining, preventing, and evaluating severe maternal morbidity (SMM) has become an important component of obstetric care delivery, but existing frameworks for SMM do not account for…
Read More from MFM: Developing a novel patient-centered definition of severe maternal morbidity
Article Link Abstract BACKGROUND A previous term (≥37 weeks’ gestation), full-dilatation cesarean delivery is associated with an increased risk for a subsequent spontaneous preterm birth. The mechanism is unknown. We…
Article Link Abstract Background: Postpartum parents of hospitalized infants in neonatal intensive care units (NICUs) have higher rates of chronic disease and pregnancy complications than parents of well newborns. NICU parents…
Article Link Abstract OBJECTIVE Wide-spread endothelial dysfunction is thought to underlie the maternal symptoms of preeclampsia. Endothelial dysfunction is strongly associated with abnormal circulating lipoprotein cholesterol levels. This systematic review…