Article Link Abstract Objective Postpartum hemorrhage (PPH) remains a leading cause of maternal morbidity and mortality. Little is known about transfusion practices in patients requiring blood tansfusions following cesarean delivery….
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Article Link Abstract Background Childbirth can be experienced as traumatic and lead to posttraumatic stress symptoms. The evolution of childbirth-related posttraumatic stress symptoms remains poorly documented. Objective We aimed to…
Article Link Abstract Introduction Postpartum depression (PPD) is a common and serious complication of childbirth that affects maternal functioning and disrupts mother–infant bonding. Validated psychological and Obstetric Quality of Recovery…
Article Link Summary Postpartum haemorrhage (PPH) is common, affecting an estimated 13% of women having vaginal birth and 31% of women having caesarean birth. Successful management of PPH requires early…
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Article Link ABSTRACT Cesarean delivery is a complex issue, involving medical, social, economic, and ethical dimensions. Cesarean delivery rates have steadily increased worldwide since 1990. Yet, important disparities exist between…
Article Link Abstract Given the current severe global shortage of nursing staff, nurse burnout has become a hidden risk threatening patient safety. Alleviating nurse burnout and ensuring patient safety are…
Article Link Abstract Background Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of morbidity and mortality among women globally, yet pregnancy complications as a risk factor are under-recognised. Assessing awareness and knowledge…
Article Link Abstract Problem Blood loss during vaginal birth is commonly assessed using estimated blood loss and quantified blood loss; however, estimated blood loss is frequently criticized for inaccuracy. Background…
Article Link Abstract Objective The purpose of this study was to explore perceptions of maternal mortality among women of color who identify as Black, Hispanic, or multiracial, including their understanding…
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Article Link Abstract Cesarean delivery requires an operating room (OR) that supports maternal surgery and anesthesia while preparing for fetal-to-newborn transition and, when needed, concurrent maternal and neonatal resuscitation. This…
Article Link Abstract Introduction To evaluate the association between the use of antihypertensive medications during the peripartum period among individuals with hypertensive disorders of pregnancy (HDP) and the risk of…
Article Link Abstract Introduction Health literacy is a key social determinant of health. Adequate health literacy has been associated with better obstetric and general adult health outcomes. However, its relationship…
Article Link ABSTRACT OBJECTIVE: To compare hospitals with lower nulliparous, term, singleton, vertex (NTSV) cesarean delivery rates against those with higher rates, with a goal of identifying key organizational contextual…
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Article Link ABSTRACT OBJECTIVE: To evaluate mifepristone, a progesterone receptor antagonist, for labor induction and cesarean delivery and related measures of maternal and neonatal safety. DATA SOURCES: A systematic review…
Article Link Abstract Importance Although treatment of iron deficiency anemia (IDA) during pregnancy is recommended to improve pregnancy outcomes, the optimal route of iron therapy has not been determined. Objective …
Article Link Introduction Maternal sepsis is a life-threatening condition resulting from a dysregulated immune response to infection during pregnancy, childbirth, or after abortion.1 Sepsis is responsible for an estimated 11%…
Article Link Abstract Importance The Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine (SMFM) low-risk cesarean delivery metric aims to improve comparability, but the extent to which additional patient-level adjustment and reliability profiling alter…
Article Link ABSTRACT Background Fear of childbirth (FoC) adversely affects maternal and neonatal health. This review examined associations between prenatal depression, trait and state anxiety, anxiety sensitivity, and FoC. Methods…
Article Link ABSTRACT Background In Colorado, suicide and accidental overdose are the two leading causes of death among pregnant and postpartum individuals. People with substance use disorders report mistreatment in…
Article Link ABSTRACT Background Over the past decade, major legal and policy shifts have reconfigured the reproductive health landscape in the United States (US), renewing interest in reproductive and bodily…
Article Link ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: Kratom, a plant-derived supplement with both opioid and stimulant properties, is widely available and commonly used in the United States. There are significant risks associated with…
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Article Link ABSTRACT BACKGROUND Routine urine substance screening (USS) in pregnant women for perinatal substance exposure is associated with bias and has limited evidence supporting its use. We evaluated agreement…
Article Link INTRODUCTION A 35-year-old G8P7006 woman at 33 weeks 5 days’ gestation presented with preterm contractions following known measles exposure 12 days earlier from her son. She reported a 4-day history of…
Article Link INTRODUCTION This clinical report addresses recognized knowledge gaps regarding congenital CMV infection (cCMV) in infants and expands on information present in the 2024–2027 Red Book. The clinical report…
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Article Link Abstract Substance use complicates upward of 10% of US pregnancies. The Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine, the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, and the American Society of Addiction…
Article LInk Abstract Introduction Postpartum remote blood pressure monitoring (RBPM) programs have emerged as an important adjunct to the management of hypertensive disorders of pregnancy (HDP). These programs have demonstrated…
Article Link Abstract Objective To examine whether there is variation in postpartum hemorrhage (PPH) management and whether differences are associated with patient-level factors and delivery hospital. Methods This is a…
Article Link Abstract Objective Hypertensive disorders of pregnancy (HDP) are associated with increased risk for future cardiovascular disease. Guidelines recommend longitudinal follow-up for cardiovascular risk stratification after pregnancy complicated by…
Article Link Abstract Background Pregnancy is a stressful phenomenon not only for mothers but also for fathers. Fathers may experience symptoms similar to depression influenced by their emotional relationships with…
Article Link Abstract Objective To explore the experiences and factors associated with exclusive breastfeeding among women with postpartum depression (PPD). Data Sources Following Arksey and O’Malley’s methodological framework for scoping…