Article Link Abstract Congenital syphilis (CS) cases have increased nearly eightfold during the past decade in the United States. CS occurs when Treponema pallidum, the causative bacteria of syphilis, is…
Article Link Abstract Background: Hypertensive disorders of pregnancy (HDP) remain a leading cause of maternal and perinatal morbidity in the United States. Despite advances in care, recent data suggest a…
Article Link ABSTRACT To evaluate contemporary trends in hypertensive disorders of pregnancy (HDP) prevalence by race and ethnicity, we conducted a cross-sectional study of 33,363,927 U.S. live births from 2016…
Article Link Abstract Background Women at a high risk of developing preeclampsia are recommended to have additional blood pressure surveillance, but frequent outpatient attendances are demanding for patients and the…
Article Link INTRODUCTION Sales of unpasteurized (raw) milk and milk products remain legal in at least 27 US states. Unpasteurized milk and milk products from cows, goats, and sheep continue…
Article Link AAbstract Objective Low-dose aspirin (LDA) reduces preeclampsia risk, yet prescribing rates among eligible pregnant patients remain low. This study aims to determine whether there are disparities in LDA…
Article Link Abstract Background It is well documented that single chronic conditions increase the risk of adverse pregnancy outcomes, but less is known about the impact of multiple chronic conditions…
Article Link Abstract Background Health-related social needs (HRSNs) contribute to poor obstetrics and gynecology (OB/GYN) outcomes. Community health worker (CHW) interventions are a promising model for connecting patients with social…
Article Link Abstract Background Primary care after pregnancy allows for cardiovascular risk factor modification amidst rising rates of cardiometabolic complications in pregnancy. However, postpartum primary care utilization is understudied, with…
Article Link ABSTRACT OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the odds of congenital syphilis in neonates of mothers with a history of adequately treated prepregnancy syphilis compared with those with no prepregnancy history…
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Article Link ABSTRACT OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the association between mode of delivery and incidence of new postpartum maternal psychiatric conditions in a national obstetric cohort. METHODS: This was an observational…
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A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis Article Link ABSTRACT OBJECTIVE: To assess associations between pregestational and early-gestational exposure to glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1 RAs) and maternal pregnancy complications. DATA SOURCES:…
Article Link ABSTRACT OBJECTIVE: To examine the effects of hospital obstetric unit closures on travel time to the nearest hospital-based obstetric services. METHODS: The 2010–2021 American Hospital Association Annual Survey…
Article Link ABSTRACT Secondary postpartum hemorrhage, defined as excessive bleeding 24 hours to 6–12 weeks after delivery, remains an uncommon but clinically significant contributor to maternal morbidity. Retained products of…
Article Link ABSTRACT OBJECTIVES Preterm birth and neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) admission are not only extremely stressful for the infant itself but can also impact parental mental health. This…
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Article Link Abstract Introduction Waterbirth is a pain relief option and a comfort measure not widely available in US hospitals. This study presents a secondary analysis of a randomized control…
Article Link Abstract Introduction Births in freestanding birth centers have grown over the past decade, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic. Whether the safety profile of birth center births has remained…
A Systematic Review Article Link ABSTRACT OBJECTIVE: To systematically catalog all procedural, maternal, and neonatal outcomes reported in contemporary assisted vaginal birth literature, quantify their reporting frequency, and describe definitions…
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Article Link OBJECTIVE: To assess associations among maternal geographic residence, access to obstetric care, and nonspontaneous delivery, including labor induction and prelabor cesarean delivery, in individuals with low-risk term pregnancies….
Article Link Abstract Historically, U.S. vaccine policy relied on a stable, multi-agency infrastructure and external scientific advisory processes to maintain public health. However, beginning in 2025, radical departures from these…
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Article Link Abstract Background Hypertensive disorders of pregnancy are a major cause of maternal morbidity and mortality. Aspirin therapy has shown benefit in high-risk populations; however, current characteristic-based screening approaches…
Article Link Abstract Background Childbirth is a complex event where the quality of care may profoundly be linked to women’s experiences and subsequent psychological wellbeing. Adverse childbirth experiences can be…
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 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….
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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 Childbirth is a complex event where the quality of care may profoundly be linked to women’s experiences and subsequent psychological wellbeing. Adverse childbirth experiences can be…
Article Link Abstract Background Routine third-trimester ultrasound screening for suspected large-for-gestational-age (LGA) and macrosomic fetuses is increasingly used to guide obstetric management and reduce delivery-related morbidity. However, ultrasound estimation of…
Article Link Abstract Background Maternal iron deficiency anemia is a persistent global health challenge associated with an increased risk of adverse perinatal outcomes. A recent multicenter clinical trial found reduced…