AAP: Congenital Syphilis in the United States from 2019 to 2024: A Public Health Crisis in Vulnerable Populations

Article Link ABSTRACT OBJECTIVE Congenital syphilis (CS) has reemerged as a critical public health concern in the United States, with rates increasing 10-fold over the past decade. Rising CS cases…

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AJOG: Severe maternal morbidity is associated with increased risk of cerebral palsy in offspring

Article Link ABSTRACT Background Severe maternal morbidity (SMM) has been linked to maternal mortality and several perinatal complications, but the evidence on associations with children’s neurodevelopmental disorders is still unclear….

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Pregnancy: Pregnancy Antihypertensive Drugs: Which Agent Is Best? The Giant PANDA Randomised Controlled Trial

Article Link Objective: The Giant PANDA trial assessed whether starting treatment with nifedipine, compared to labetalol, in pregnant women with hypertension (≥11 weeks’ gestation) reduced severe maternal hypertension without increasing…

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O&G Open: Assessing the Role of Cardiac Disease in Severe Maternal Morbidity: A Population-Based Cohort Study

Article Link ABSTRACT OBJECTIVE:  To evaluate whether people with cardiac disease were at increased odds of nontransfusion severe maternal morbidity (SMM) and specific types of SMM during delivery hospitalization through…

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O&G Open: Oxytocin Dosing Intensity and Labor Induction Outcomes by Maternal Body Mass Index

Article Link ABSTRACT OBJECTIVE:  To examine associations between oxytocin dosing intensity and maternal outcomes—cesarean delivery and postpartum hemorrhage (PPH)—by body mass index (BMI). METHODS:  This retrospective cohort study included singleton…

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ACOG: Timing of Hypertensive Disorders of Pregnancy in Nulliparous Individuals and Risk of Incident Chronic Hypertension 2–7 Years Postpartum

Article Link ABSTRACT OBJECTIVE:  We sought to evaluate the association between the timing of new-onset hypertensive disorders of pregnancy (HDP) development (ie, antepartum, intrapartum, or postpartum) and the risk of…

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AJP: Maternal Area of Residence and Outcomes for Mother–Infant Dyads with Perinatal Opioid Exposure

Article Link Abstract Objective Determine the relationship between maternal Social Deprivation Index (SDI), a composite measure of area-level deprivation, and maternal characteristics and infant outcomes for mother–infant dyads with perinatal…

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AAP: Transitions of Care From Birth to Outpatient Care for Infants Who Have Been Prenatally Substance-Exposed

Article Link ABSTRACT OBJECTIVE The birth hospitalization for infants prenatally substance-exposed (IPSEs) is a critical opportunity to connect with families and optimize the transition of care from inpatient to outpatient…

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AAP: Variability in Screening and Management of Hyperbilirubinemia Across US Hospitals: A BORN Study

Article Link ABSTRACT OBJECTIVES In this study, we hypothesize that significant variation in clinical practice and adherence to the 2022 American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) hyperbilirubinemia guidelines exists, including for…

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Pregnancy: Interventions for opioid use disorder during the first year postpartum: A systematic review

Article Link Abstract Objective To provide a qualitative summary of published interventions for postpartum opioid abstinence and reduction in non-prescribed opioid use in patients with opioid use disorder (OUD). Materials…

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AJOG MFM: Establishing a prospective cohort to examine the impact of medication for opioid use disorder in pregnancy

Article Link Abstract Objective To describe the design and initial findings of a prospective cohort study examining the impact of opioid treatment during pregnancy on maternal and infant outcomes. Study…

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WB: The birth trauma earthquake: A qualitative investigation of first-time mothers who perceived their birth as traumatic

Article Link Abstract Problem Pregnancies can be anxiety-provoking, and birth which includes complications or deviations from expectations can be perceived as traumatic. Background The perception of birth as traumatic is…

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Pregnancy: SMFM Special Statement: Opportunities to improve access to maternal-fetal medicine care in rural and underserved communities

Article Link Abstract Access to obstetrical and subspecialty maternal-fetal medicine care has continued to decrease in recent years, with a notable obstetrical workforce shortage. Maternity care deserts subsequently lead to…

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Pregnancy: Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine Special Statement: Updated checklists for preeclampsia risk-factor screening to guide recommendations for prophylactic low-dose aspirin

Article Link Abstract Prophylactic low-dose aspirin is recommended to reduce the risk of preeclampsia in pregnant persons with risk factors. Sixteen distinct risk factors are recognized, including elements of current…

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ACOG: Pregnancy Outcomes Associated With Anemia in the First Trimester and Anemia Resolution by Late Pregnancy

Article Link OBJECTIVE:  Evidence related to anemia in early pregnancy, and its resolution or persistence by late pregnancy, is limited. We evaluated pregnancy outcomes associated with anemia in early pregnancy…

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