Article Link ABSTRACT: Iron deficiency in pregnancy remains underdiagnosed despite professional society recommendations for first-trimester complete blood count (CBC) screening. To determine the effectiveness of the CBC hemoglobin and mean…
Article Link Abstract Background Baby-Friendly Hospitals (BFH) in the United States (U.S.) are associated with higher breastfeeding initiation rates. Breastfeeding is associated with a myriad of favorable health outcomes for…
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 To better inform efforts to improve and extend postpartum care, we sought to estimate the incidence of de novo hypertension up to 6 months postpartum in patients…
Read More from ACOG: Late-Onset Postpartum Hypertension After Normotensive Pregnancy
Article Link Abstract Background Brain injury and poor neurodevelopment have been consistently reported in infants and adults born before term. These changes occur, at least in part, prenatally and are…
Article Link Abstract Background Optimal management of fetuses diagnosed as small for gestational age based on an estimated fetal weight of <10th percentile represents a major clinical problem. The standard…
Article Link Abstract Background Maternal deaths resulting from opioid use disorder have been increasing across the United States. Opioid use disorder among pregnant persons is associated with adverse pregnancy outcomes,…
Article Link Abstract Background Hypertensive disorders of pregnancy are a leading preventable cause of severe maternal morbidity and maternal mortality worldwide. Objective To assess the improvement in hospital care processes…
Article Link Abstract Objective This study aimed (1) to assess the association between the length of the third stage of labor and adverse maternal outcome after vaginal birth and (2)…
Article Link Abstract Glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists are peptide analogues that are used to treat type 2 diabetes mellitus and obesity. The first medication in this class, exenatide, was approved…
Read More from AJOG: Glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonist use in pregnancy: a review
Article Link ABSTRACT Background Previous studies demonstrated that placental dysfunction leads to intrapartum fetal distress, particularly when an abnormal pattern of angiogenic markers is demonstrated at 36 weeks of gestation….
Article Link Abstract Background Pregnancy complications have been recognized as a window to future health. Though cesarean delivery is common, it is unknown whether labor duration and mode of delivery…
Article Link OBJECTIVE: To assess the risk of severe maternal morbidity (SMM) and mortality among pregnant patients with cardiovascular disease (CVD). METHODS: This was a retrospective cohort study of U.S….
Article Link Abstract Large-scale catastrophic events, either natural or human-influenced, highlight the requisite for emergency plans that specifically address the needs of obstetric and gynecologic patients. Pregnant, postpartum, and lactating…
Article Link Abstract This Clinical Practice Update integrates data from a large, randomized controlled trial (the ARRIVE trial [A Randomized Trial of Induction Versus Expectant Management]) and subsequent other related…
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 – An OpEd Abstract Maternal mortality has become an increasingly serious concern in the United States. The considerable variation in rates among different racial and ethnic groups points…
Article Link Critical congenital heart disease (CCHD) screening was added to the US Recommended Uniform Screening Panel in 2011 and adopted by all US states and territories by 2018. In…
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….
Article Link Abstract Background It is still unclear whether social support can moderate the high risk of depression and anxiety due to spontaneous miscarriage. Objective This study prospectively investigated the…
Article Link Abstract Background The effect on obstetrical outcomes of closed- or open-glottis pushing is uncertain among both nulliparous and parous women. Objective This study aimed to assess the association…
Journal of Perinatology Abstract Objective: To examine the relationship between gestational COVID-19 and perinatal-neonatal outcomes. Study design: Prospective cohort study. Neonates born at Hospital del Mar (Barcelona) between 2020 and 2022 were…
Article Link Abstract Background: In 2020, the rate of newborns diagnosed with neonatal abstinence syndrome (NAS) in the United States was 6.3 for every 1000 newborn hospitalizations. Resources used to…
Read More from ANC: Our First Steps : A QI Project to Reduce NICU Admissions of Infants With NAS
A Systematic Review Article Link OBJECTIVE: To assess whether routine postpartum human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination is acceptable and feasible and to identify key themes and strategies that can be used…
Read More from ACOG: Human Papillomavirus Vaccination in the Postpartum Period
Article Link Abstract Today nearly 9 out of 10 certified nurse-midwives/certified midwives (CNMs/CMs) attend births in hospitals. As the demand for hospital midwifery care has increased over the last quarter…
Article Link Abstract Objective: Although breastfeeding in the first 6 months postpartum benefits both infants and mothers, breastfeeding rates remain low. This study examined whether group prenatal care was associated…
Article Link Abstract Objective To examine associations among experiences of racial discrimination, perceived stress, and birth satisfaction and to test if perceived stress mediates the relationship between racial discrimination and…
Article Link Abstract Objective To characterize labor progress among nulliparous women by applying group-based trajectory analysis and examining predictors of group membership. Design Retrospective observational. Setting An existing biobank and…
Article Link Abstract Objective To describe how a college of nursing and urban academic medical center partnered with the local health department to plan, implement, and evaluate a universal nurse…
Article Link Recommendations •Pregnant patients with diabetes should be closely monitored during the intrapartum and immediate postpartum periods via a standardized protocol. This protocol should include an individualized, multidisciplinary approach…