ACOG: Personal Care Product Use Is Associated With Elevated Phthalate Levels During Pregnancy in the Atlanta African American Maternal Child Cohort

Article Link Abstract INTRODUCTION:  Personal care products (PCPs) contain phthalates, a class of endocrine-disrupting chemicals that have been linked to an increased risk of preterm birth. Few studies have evaluated…

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ACOG: Standardized Criteria for Measuring Severe Maternal Morbidity in Placenta Accreta Spectrum Disorder

Article Link Abstract Placenta accreta spectrum (PAS) is associated with significant maternal morbidity, but inconsistent outcome reporting across studies hampers meaningful comparisons of management approaches. This statement proposes standardized criteria…

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Pregnancy: Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine Position Statement: Maternal mortality review committees

Article Link Abstract The Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine (SMFM) strongly supports state maternal mortality review committees as a mechanism for comprehensive identification, review, and analysis of deaths during and within…

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AJOG: Association of maternal mild hypothyroidism in the first and third trimesters with obstetric and perinatal outcomes: a prospective cohort study

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…

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AJOG: Blood pressure control in pregnant patients with chronic hypertension and diabetes: should <130/80 be the target?

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,…

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AJOG: Prevalence and risk factors for postpartum depression 2 months after cesarean delivery: a prospective multicenter study

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…

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AJOG: Conservative management of placenta accreta spectrum is associated with improved surgical outcomes compared to cesarean hysterectomy: a systematic review and meta-analysis

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…

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AJOG: Comparative effectiveness of treating prenatal depression with counseling versus antidepressants in relation to preterm delivery

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…

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Midwifery: An exploration of women’s decision-making processes around accepting or declining vaccinations in pregnancy: A qualitative descriptive study

Article Link Abstract Objective To explore women’s perceptions and experiences of accepting or declining vaccinations in pregnancy, and to identify factors that influence vaccination uptake. Design A qualitative descriptive interview-based…

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AJOG: Placenta at single-cell resolution in early and late preeclampsia: insights and clinical implications

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…

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AJOG: Frequency and timing of complications within the first postpartum year in the United States and Canada: A systematic review and meta-analysis

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…

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ACOG: Birth Outcomes Among Women With Syphilis During Pregnancy in Six U.S. States, 2018–2021

Article Link OBJECTIVE:  To describe the association between syphilis treatment status and adverse pregnancy and neonatal outcomes among pregnancies complicated by syphilis. METHODS:  Six jurisdictions that participated in SET-NET (Surveillance…

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