Article Link Abstract Background The ophthalmic artery, which is the first branch of the internal carotid artery, has a Doppler velocity waveform with 2 systolic peaks. The ratio of the…
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…
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…
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…
Read More from JAMA: Trends in Maternal, Fetal, and Infant Mortality in the US, 2000-2023
Article Link CONTEXT Hypothermia after very preterm birth, typically defined as a temperature less than 36 °C, is variably linked to neonatal mortality and morbidities. OBJECTIVE To examine the association…
Read More from AAP: Hypothermia and Adverse Outcomes in Very Preterm Infants: A Systematic Review
Article Link Background CP is the most common childhood-onset physical disability3 and the most common lifelong neurologic disability.4 Primary care pediatricians are called to create medical homes for people with CP, including…
Read More from AAP: The Need to Standardize the Diagnosis of Cerebral Palsy
Article Link Introduction A 35 3/7-week 2.7 kg infant was born by vaginal delivery after premature rupture of membranes and preterm labor. Pregnancy was complicated only by short cervix with one…
Read More from AAP: Let Me Stay With Mom! – Safely Doing Less for 35-Week Infants
Article Link Background Despite extensive research in basic science and in clinical settings with thousands of infants over decades, uncertainty and controversy persist regarding the significance, assessment, and management of…
Read More from AAP: Patent Ductus Arteriosus in Preterm Infants
Article Link Original Research Birth Outcomes Among Women With Syphilis During Pregnancy in Six U.S. States, 2018–2021 Carlson, Jeffrey M. PhD; Sancken, Christina L. MPH; Nguyen, Khue MPH; Lewis, Elizabeth…
Article Link Abstract Substance use disorder (SUD) is increasingly linked with risk of accidental overdose and suicide among pregnant and postpartum people. However, less is understood about SUD as a…
Article Link ABSTRACT Background Babies affected by late fetal growth restriction are at risk of adverse perinatal outcomes, either due to placental insufficiency or the consequences of late iatrogenic prematurity….
Article Link Abstract Enhanced Recovery After Cesarean Delivery (ERAC) protocols include evidence-based interventions designed to improve maternal and neonatal outcomes and patient experiences while reducing healthcare-related costs. This is the…
Article Link Abstract Enhanced recovery after cesarean delivery protocols include evidence-based interventions which are designed to improve patient experience and maternal and neonatal outcomes, whilst reducing healthcare related costs. This…
Article Link Abstract Background Enhanced recovery after cesarean delivery protocols include evidence-based interventions designed to improve patient experience, pregnancy, and neonatal outcomes while reducing healthcare-related costs. This is the first…
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…
Read More from JAMA: Buprenorphine Treatment in Pregnancy and Maternal-Infant Outcomes
Article Link Abstract Sepsis-related obstetric morbidity has significant consequences and can be a precursor to maternal mortality. Diagnosing and managing obstetric sepsis is uniquely challenging but a critical target for…
Article Link Objective This study aimed to estimate (1) rates of SUID and its subcategories among infants of U.S.-born and foreign-born women, and (2) the extent to which maternal race/ethnicity…
Article Link ABSTRACT OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the effect of a behavioral science–informed intervention designed to facilitate postpartum–to–primary care transitions on primary care visits and screenings within 1 year postpartum for…
Article Link Abstract This cross-sectional study analyzed associations between preconception and prenatal cannabis use and first-trimester nausea and vomiting in pregnancy (NVP) using data from 356,343 pregnancies in a large…
Article Link OBJECTIVE: To assess the association between the Social Vulnerability Index (SVI) and racial disparities in pregnancy outcomes across U.S. counties and to quantify these racial disparities. METHODS: This…
ACOG Committee Statement No. 17 Article Link Abstract The nulliparous, term, singleton, vertex (NTSV) cesarean birth rate is a metric that may be used to evaluate obstetric care and compare…
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Article Link Abstract This article is a report of a 2-day workshop titled “Developing an Optimal Maternal-Fetal Medicine Ultrasound Practice,” held during the Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine’s 2023 Annual Pregnancy…
ACOG Committee Statement No. 17 Article Link Abstract The nulliparous, term, singleton, vertex (NTSV) cesarean birth rate is a metric that may be used to evaluate obstetric care and compare…
Read More from ACOG: Quality-Improvement Strategies for Safe Reduction of Primary Cesarean Birth:
Article Link Abstract Background Previous evidence showed that placental dysfunction triggers spontaneous preterm or term births and intrapartum fetal compromise and often requires urgent delivery, thereby exposing both the fetus…
Article Link Summary: Prenatal care is one of the most common preventive services in the United States; it is designed to improve the health and well-being of pregnant and birthing individuals…
Read More from ACOG: Tailored Prenatal Care Delivery for Pregnant Individuals – Clinical Concensus
Article Link Abstract In the last decade, the healthcare system has changed due to circumstances such as a codification of accountable care organizations and a pivot to telemedicine during the…
Article Link Abstract BACKGROUND: The postpartum period is a critical time for blood pressure monitoring and cardiovascular risk factor modification in individuals with hypertensive disorders of pregnancy (HDP), who are…
Article Link Abstract BACKGROUND: The endocannabinoid system (ECS) plays an important role in the early stages of pregnancy, while cannabis use during pregnancy associates with a greater risk of preeclampsia….
Read More from AHA: Placental Endocannabinoid System: Focus on Preeclampsia and Cannabis Use
Article Link Abstract Background Preterm prelabor rupture of membranes before or around the limit of fetal viability is associated with serious maternal and neonatal complications, including chorioamnionitis, extremely preterm birth,…
Article Link OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the association between prenatal exposures to phthalates and phenols and adverse pregnancy outcomes, including preterm birth (PTB), small-for-gestational-age (SGA) birth weight, and gestational diabetes mellitus…