Article Link Abstract Background Periodontal disease in pregnancy is a known risk factor for adverse obstetric and offspring outcomes, including preeclampsia and preterm birth. The American College of Obstetricians and…
Article Link Abstract Background Substantial heterogeneity has been reported in estimates of long-term sequelae following SARS-CoV-2 infection in pregnant women, and most studies were conducted pre-Omicron and pre-dated vaccination rollout….
Article Link Abstract Background Infants affected by late fetal growth restriction are at risk of adverse perinatal outcomes, either due to placental insufficiency or the consequences of late iatrogenic prematurity….
Article Link Abstract Objective The most widely used population reference standard for fetal growth assessment in the United States is the Hadlock 1991 population reference. However, we detected discrepancies in…
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Article Link Abstract Background Macrosomia, classically defined by an arbitrary birthweight threshold, is associated with an increased risk of postpartum hemorrhage. However, some preliminary evidence suggests that lower birthweights may…
Article Link Abstract Maternal respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) vaccine and nirsevimab, a long-acting monoclonal antibody for infants aged 0–7 months and children aged 8–19 months who are at increased risk…
Article Link Abstract PURPOSE: The purpose of this document is to provide an evidence-based framework for the evaluation and management of intrapartum fetal heart rate (FHR) patterns. TARGET POPULATION: Pregnant…
Article Link Abstract Background Macrosomia, classically defined by an arbitrary birthweight threshold, is associated with an increased risk of postpartum hemorrhage. However, some preliminary evidence suggests that lower birthweights may…
Article Link Abstract Pain management in pregnant and postpartum people with an opioid use disorder requires a balance among the risks associated with opioid tolerance, including withdrawal or return to…
Article Link Abstract Background Prelabor rupture of membranes is a risk factor for maternal and neonatal infectious morbidity. Ampicillin is indicated for patients with unknown group B Streptococcus status and prelabor rupture…
Article Link Abstract Objective To estimate the frequency of racial/ethnic and gender discrimination and lack of a regular source of care in the postpartum period and to examine how these…
Article Link Introduction Contemporary definitions of perinatal loss encompass a range of involuntary and unintended pregnancy outcomes, including miscarriage (loss of pregnancy before 20 weeks gestation; Mayo Clinic, 2023), ectopic pregnancy…
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Article Link Abstract Objective The aim of the study is to evaluate whether values and the shape of the glucose curve during the oral glucose tolerance test (OGTT) in pregnancy identify…
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Article Link Abstract Syphilis infection among pregnant people and congenital syphilis rates have risen considerably in the United States, leading to adverse maternal and neonatal health outcomes. Most cases of…
Article Link Abstract Background To assess the impact of a maternal cardiovascular (CV) and blood pressure (BP) screening and standardized referral protocol at newborn visits on care utilization in the…
Article Link Abstract Introduction Opioids are commonly prescribed to manage postpartum pain. Yet, 1.7%–2.2% of postpartum people develop new persistent use of opioids after receiving a postpartum opioid prescription. Individuals…
Article Link Abstract Objective To examine the association between mood disorders and peripartum cardiomyopathy (PPCM). Methods Retrospective cohort study utilizing the National Inpatient Sample from the Healthcare Cost and Utilization…
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Article Link Summary: Cannabis refers to all products derived from the plants Cannabis sativa, Cannabis indica, and Cannabis ruderalis and is the most commonly used illicit drug under U.S. federal law. With increasing…
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Article Link Abstract Objective To develop, implement, and evaluate an educational program to improve nurses’ management of the second stage of labor. Design Evidence-based practice project guided by the Iowa…
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Article Link Introduction Congenital heart defects, orofacial clefts, and neural tube defects share similar modifiable risk factors. The prevalence and trends of risk factors for these selected birth defects were…
Article Link Abstract Background/Objective Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) increases the risk of adverse perinatal outcomes. Understanding genetic-based risk for GDM is important for clinical risk prediction. The objective of this…
Article Link Introduction Access to high-quality US hospital–based perinatal care is limited, contributing to poor outcomes.1 Because perinatal care is often Medicaid-funded with high fixed costs for specialized units, its provision…
Article Link ABSTRACT Importance Suicide is a leading cause of maternal postpartum death. Evidence-based interventions are needed. Objective To determine whether the likelihood of endorsing suicide ideation (SI) changed during a brief…
Article Link ABSTRACT Importance Neonatal intensive care has advanced over recent decades, yet premature birth remains associated with increased neonatal mortality and morbidity. Objective To describe health service use, morbidity, and medication…
Article Link Abstract Background Approximately 20% of patients in the United States undergo an induction of labor (IOL). Patients undergoing induction are more likely to report lower birth satisfaction, especially…
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Article Link Abstract Introduction A traumatic childbirth can lead some women to develop birth-related posttraumatic stress symptoms (PTSS), an emotional stress response associated with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). This study…
Article Link Abstract Background The effect of Breastfeeding Self-efficacy (BFSE) and the Baby-Friendly Hospital Initiative’s (BFHI) 10 Steps on breastfeeding initiation, continuation and exclusivity, is well established. However, direct evidence…
Article Link Abstract Introduction Depression in pregnancy is common and the use of antidepressants in pregnancy, especially sertraline, is on the rise. Although sertraline is known to cross the placenta,…
Article Link Abstract Introduction Iron-deficiency anemia is a common finding in pregnancy; however, current obstetric practice lacks standardized recommendations for its diagnosis and treatment during pregnancy, and data are limited…
Article Link Abstract Background The United States maternal mortality rate increased after 2018, with a marked increase in 2021 followed by a decline in 2022 and 2023. Trends at the…
Read More from AJOG: Trends in Maternal Mortality Rates by State, United States, 2018-2023