Article Link Abstract Cervical ripening and induction and augmentation of labor are common procedures in labor and birth units. The potential risks and benefits of the procedures should be explained…
Read More from NWH: Cervical Ripening and Labor Induction and Augmentation, 6th Edition
Article Link Abstract Cannabis use among pregnant individuals presents ongoing challenges and opportunities for nursing professionals. This practice article examines current trends, motivations, and implications of cannabis consumption during pregnancy…
Article Link Abstract Objective To identify barriers to patient inclusion in decision-making regarding obstetric care, as witnessed by registered nurses, with a focus on the provision of informed consent in…
Article Link Abstract Hypertensive disorders are a common complication of pregnancy, with secondary hypertension presenting in up to 11% of cases of chronic hypertension. There are numerous causes of secondary…
Article Link Abstract Background Recent evidence from the Chronic Hypertension and Pregnancy trial demonstrates that treatment of even mild chronic hypertension during pregnancy reduces the risk of severe adverse maternal,…
Read More from AJOG: Antihypertensive treatment adherence during pregnancy by race and ethnicity
Article Link Abstract Background Worsening neonatal outcomes over time among planned vaginal births following a previous cesarean were reported in Canada; what drove the change remained unclear. Objective We aimed…
Article Link Abstract Objective Understanding the rates and timing of postpartum complications can facilitate timely screening and management to reduce preventable morbidity and mortality. The aim of this study was…
Article Link Abstract Background Low maternal socioeconomic status (SES) has been associated with adverse pregnancy outcomes (APOs). However, the heterogeneity of SES measures used across studies precludes a clear understanding…
Article Link Abstract The Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine collaborated with the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists and the Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development…
Article Link Abstract Objective We sought to describe characteristics of pregnant Medicaid beneficiaries seeking emergency care in early pregnancy and to identify risk factors, specifically social drivers of health (SDOH),…
Article Link ABSTRACT Whole blood (WB) has been shown to improve outcomes in military acute trauma patients and, to a limited extent, in civilian trauma and acute obstetric hemorrhage. The…
Read More from O&G Open: Whole Blood in the Management of Postpartum Hemorrhage
Article Link ABSTRACT Amniotic fluid embolism (AFE) is a rare, life-threatening obstetric event associated with extremely high maternal and perinatal morbidity and mortality with no known definitive pathophysiologic pathway. Current…
Article Link Abstract Background and objective: We describe the kinetics of maternally derived antibodies in infants in the first 6 months of life following 2- or 3-dose maternal vaccination during pregnancy…
Article Link Abstract Problem Collaboration between midwives and obstetricians is insufficiently developed in Swiss and other healthcare systems. Background Collaboration in maternity care impacts birth outcomes. Previous studies have focused on determinants of collaboration, but it…
A Randomized Controlled Trial Article Link OBJECTIVE: To compare the efficacy of 162 mg vs 81 mg aspirin daily for the prevention of preterm preeclampsia (less than 37 weeks of…
Read More from ACOG: Comparison of 162 mg and 81 mg Aspirin for Prevention of Preeclampsia
Article Link Abstract Background While the importance of providing detailed information about potential obstetric emergencies is widely acknowledged, it is often inconsistently addressed in routine care for nulliparous women. Objective…
Article Link Abstract Background Low-dose aspirin (LDA) has been shown to reduce the risk of preterm preeclampsia, particularly when initiated early in pregnancy. However, the safety of starting LDA before…
Article Link Abstract Objective Maternal sepsis is a leading cause of preventable maternal morbidity and mortality in the United States. We assessed the implementation of a standardized early-goal-directed sepsis care…
Article Link Abstract Maternal cardiovascular disease is a leading cause of pregnancy-related death in the United States. Symptoms associated with cardiovascular disease include shortness of breath, palpitations, dizziness, syncope, chest…
Article Link Abstract Introduction Pregnant people with obesity are more likely than those without obesity to undergo induction of labor and to require unplanned cesarean delivery during induction at term….
Article Link Abstract Background: Cardiac and vascular complications are the leading causes of maternal mortality and morbidity, but the contemporary burden of and secular trends in pregnancy-related cardiovascular complications are…
Article Link Abstract Background While the National Academy of Medicine, formerly known as the Institute of Medicine, recommends the optimum weight change in the second and third trimesters combined, the…
Read More from AJOG: Reevaluating optimal weight changes across the stages of pregnancy
Article Link Abstract Introduction Neuraxial analgesia is the most effective modality for pain relief during labor; yet utilization varies considerably among racial and ethnic groups in the United States—representing a…
Article Link OBJECTIVES Unsafe sleep practices contribute to sleep-related infant mortality. Recent infant illness is a risk factor for sudden unexplained infant death. This study examined changes to safe sleep…
Read More from AAP: Changes in Sleep Practices During and After Illness
Article Link OBJECTIVE The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) publishes evidence-based infant sleep recommendations to prevent sudden unexpected infant death (SUID). We defined common patterns of infant sleep and care…
Read More from AAP: Patterns of Infant Sleep and Care Practices: 2016–2020
Article Link Abstract Importance Clinical guidelines recommend routine screening for postpartum depression (PPD) during well-child visits. All but 5 US states provide Medicaid reimbursement to pediatric practitioners for screening mothers for…
Article Link ABSTRACT Introduction:Optimal fetal positioning is essential for ensuring that labor progresses efficiently and reducing the need for interventions. The aim of this study was to evaluate the potential…
Read More from EJM: Spinning Babies® approach: A way to promote fetal head rotation during labor?
Article Link ABSTRACT OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the risks of neonatal and maternal adverse outcomes in individuals with low-risk, singleton, term breech presentation associated with vaginal compared with cesarean delivery in…
Read More from ACOG: Optimal Mode of Delivery for Individuals With Low-Risk Term Breech Presentation
Article Link OBJECTIVE: To systematically review the use of diuretics to reduce postpartum hypertension among individuals with hypertensive disorders of pregnancy. DATA SOURCES: MEDLINE, EMBASE, CINAHL, and Cochrane Central Register…
Article Link Abstract Importance Trauma is exceedingly common in the United States adult population; therefore, obstetric patients have more than likely experienced trauma within their lifetime and are at risk…