Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine Special Statement: Clinical quality measures in obstetrics Introduction As consumers, we are bombarded by requests to provide feedback to companies that want to know “How did…
Postpartum pharmacologic thromboprophylaxis and complications in a US cohort Background Venous thromboembolism accounts for approximately 9% of pregnancy-related deaths in the United States. National guidelines recommend postpartum risk stratification and pharmacologic prophylaxis in…
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Objective To determine how prophylactic low dose aspirin (LDA) prescription rates differed across different maternal risk factors for preeclampsia. Study Design Retrospective study of patients that met SMFM criteria to initiate LDA ppx who received prenatal care…
Complications from pregnancy can happen over the course of pregnancy, during delivery, and up to one year after the end of pregnancy. These complications, which include cardiovascular conditions such as…
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“We will be the ones bearing the consequences”: A qualitative study of barriers and facilitators to shared decision-making in hospital-based maternity care Abstract Background Pregnant women involved in decisions about their…
Influenza in Pregnancy: Prevention and Treatment Abstract Pregnant and postpartum individuals are at significantly higher risk of serious complications related to seasonal and pandemic influenza infections compared with nonpregnant people….
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Reducing the Adverse Effects of Birth Trauma Among Birth Companions Abstract Birth trauma affects the entire family, yet limited attention has been directed to how nurses influence the experiences of…
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Risk Factors for Severe Maternal Morbidity Among Women Enrolled in Mississippi Medicaid Abstract Importance Mississippi has one of the highest rates of severe maternal morbidity (SMM) in the US, and SMMs…
Maternal Prenatal Depressive Symptoms and Fetal Growth During the Critical Rapid Growth Stage Abstract Importance Fetal growth in the critical rapid growth stage (CRGS) before delivery, approximately between 30 to 37…
Regional Variation in Antenatal Late Preterm Steroid Use Following the ALPS Trial Abstract Importance The publication of the Antenatal Late Preterm Steroids (ALPS) trial in February 2016 demonstrated that antenatal administration…
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Protecting infants against RSV disease: an impact and cost-effectiveness comparison of long-acting monoclonal antibodies and maternal vaccination Summary Background Two new products for preventing Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) in young…
Fertility Planning Is More Critical Now Than Ever Abstract Comprehensive fertility care has been reduced in many parts of the United States following the U.S. Supreme Court decision in June…
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Induction of labor and cesarean birth in lower-risk nulliparous women at term: A retrospective cohort study Abstract Objective To evaluate whether induction of labor (IOL) is associated with cesarean birth…
First and Second Stage Labor Management PURPOSE: The purpose of this document is to define labor and labor arrest and provide recommendations for the management of dystocia in the first…
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Neonatal Hypoxic-Ischemic Encephalopathy and Hypothermia Treatment Neonatal hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy (HIE) is an important clinical entity because it is associated with death and long-term disability, including cognitive impairment, cerebral palsy, seizures,…
ACOG Green Journal: New Persistent Opioid Use After Childbirth OBJECTIVE: To examine factors associated with new persistent opioid use after childbirth. METHODS: We conducted a population-based cohort study of individuals…
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ACOG Green Journal: Comparison of Labor Curves Between Spontaneous and Induced Labor OBJECTIVE: To compare the labor curve between individuals with induced labor and those undergoing spontaneous labor. METHODS: This…
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Aspirin in Pregnancy Preeclampsia is associated with significant perinatal morbidity and mortality. Aspirin has been long purported and extensively studied for prevention of preeclampsia. For this reason, the U.S. Preventive…
SOURCE: Mascarenhas, M. et al. Advances in the Care of Infants With Prenatal Opioid Exposure and Neonatal Opioid Withdrawal Syndrome. Pediatrics 2024; e2023062871. 10.1542/peds.2023-062871 A significant number of advances have…
Aspirin in Pregnancy : Obstetrics & Gynecology (lww.com) – December 2023 Abstract: Preeclampsia is associated with significant perinatal morbidity and mortality. Aspirin has been long purported and extensively studied for…
On Tuesday, January 23, 2024 at 6pm the District VII Maternal Mortality Committee will be hosting a webinar featuring Dr. Cornelia Graves for Maternal Health Awareness Day (MHAD) Dr. Cornelia…
Promoting a global culture of respectful maternity care Abstract Respectful maternity care (RMC) – a fundamental human right for all women – prioritizes autonomy and rights of pregnant and birthing…
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Let’s talk aspirin: A survey of barriers and facilitators faced by midwives when engaging in conversations about aspirin with women at risk of pre-eclampsia Abstract Objective Adherence to low-dose aspirin is key…
SOURCE: Sawyer et al.; Considerations on the Use of Neonatal and Pediatric Resuscitation Guidelines for Hospitalized Neonates and Infants: On Behalf of the American Heart Association Emergency Cardiovascular Care Committee…
The First Oral Treatment for Postpartum Depression is Finally Here As of December 14, 2023, a new medication, Zurzuvae™ (also called zuranolone), is now available for the treatment of postpartum…
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This 2023 focused update to the neonatal resuscitation guidelines is based on 4 systematic reviews recently completed under the direction of the International Liaison Committee on Resuscitation Neonatal Life Support…
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Umbilical Cord Milking Versus Delayed Cord Clamping in Infants 28 to 32 Weeks: A Randomized Trial OBJECTIVES: To determine whether rate of severe intraventricular hemorrhage (IVH) or death among preterm…
SOURCE: Roger F. Soll; Further Insights Into Cord Management. Pediatrics 2023; e2023063505. 10.1542/peds.2023-063505 Management of the umbilical cord at birth has changed dramatically during the past decade. In both term and preterm…
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