Article Link ABSTRACT OBJECTIVE: To identify and estimate the prevalence of common complications and conditions (eg, hypertensive disorders of pregnancy, substance use, mental health conditions) documented at delivery hospitalizations in…
Article Link ABSTRACT OBJECTIVE: Mental illness is a leading cause of maternal mortality, yet population-level research is hindered by limited antenatal mental health data. The Veterans Health Administration, which offers…
Article Link ABSTRACT 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…
Article Link Abstract Stroke remains a rare but life-threatening complication of pregnancy, with significant implications for both maternal and fetal health. Current stroke prevention and treatment guidelines offer limited guidance…
Article Link ABSTRACT OBJECTIVE: Activity restriction is commonly recommended in pregnancy despite lacking evidence of benefit. We sought to evaluate the amount of physical activity in patients at high risk…
Article Link Abstract Objective To explore the factors that influence the implementation of the Association of Women’s Health, Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses POST-BIRTH Warning Signs education program. Design Qualitative focus…
Article Link Abstract Women can experience significant and potentially life-threatening complications related to pregnancy. These conditions are commonly referred to as severe maternal morbidity (SMM). Severe maternal morbidity can have…
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Article Link Recommendations – Comprehensive education for obstetric care providers, including nurses, midwives, physicians, and anesthesia and emergency personnel, is essential for preventing, recognizing, and managing lower extremity nerve injury…
Article Link Abstract Objective First, to determine whether implementing an evidence-based practice pushing protocol for pregnant individuals in the second stage of labor with an epidural affects the observed duration…
Read More from NWH: Implementing a Four-Step Evidence-Based Pushing Protocol for Labor and Birth
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 Objective To perform a qualitative analysis of staff-reported proactive safety behaviors performed on the obstetric service. Study design This qualitative thematic analysis included a convenience sample of…
Article Link Abstract Acetaminophen is the most widely used antipyretic and analgesic medication in pregnancy, but recent concerns have challenged its reproductive safety. Review articles and regulatory advisories have highlighted…
Read More from AJOG MFM: Safety of Acetaminophen Use in Pregnancy: Review of Existing Evidence
Article Link ABSTRACT The increasing prevalence of nonprescribed fentanyl use during pregnancy presents a clinical dilemma for lactation counseling, because pharmacokinetic data on fentanyl transfer into breast milk remain limited….
Article Link OBJECTIVE: To describe the clinical profile, management, and potential preventability of maternal deaths from venous thromboembolism (VTE) based on data from the French maternal mortality surveillance system. METHODS: …
Read More from ACOG: Nationwide Analysis of Maternal Mortality Due to Venous Thromboembolism
Article Link ABSTRACT State Perinatal Quality Collaboratives (PQCs) exist in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, and the Armed Forces. All PQCs work to reduce preventable maternal morbidity and…
Article Link Abstract Background Cesarean delivery is a major risk factor for postpartum hemorrhage. A priority for postpartum hemorrhage safety bundles is the assessment of hemorrhage and transfusion risk following…
Article Link Abstract The Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine (SMFM) strongly supports using maternal mortality data to inform programs and interventions to reduce the high maternal mortality rate in the United…
Article Link Abstract Background Globally, cesarean delivery rates have increased steadily over the past 3 decades, beyond medically indicated limits. Research in the area tends to analyze clinical indications, with…
Article Link Abstract Objective This study aimed to compare adverse outcomes among low-risk pregnancies with labor versus planned cesarean delivery (PL-CD). Study Design A population-based, retrospective cohort study used U.S….
Article Link Abstract Rates of severe maternal morbidity (SMM) have risen over the past two decades, yet accurately identifying and measuring maternal health complications has become increasingly complex. These challenges…
Article Link Abstract Background Pregestational diabetes increases the risk of adverse outcomes including congenital malformations, stillbirth, developmental disabilities, and maternal morbidity. Periconceptional glycemic control and folic acid (FA) supplementation are…
Article Link ABSTRACT Background Health care financing is thought to be a driver of health care quality. The purpose of this research was to analyze reimbursement for midwifery-led US birth…
Article Link Abstract The number of individuals choosing to give birth at home has increased significantly in the United States over the past decade. It is essential to gain a…
Read More from JMWH: Clinical Bulletin – Midwifery Provision of Home Birth Services
Article Link Abstract Objective To identify predictors of postpartum hemorrhage (PPH) treatment success with the JADA intrauterine vacuum-induced hemorrhage-control device in post-market settings. Methods We performed a retrospective cohort study…
Article Link Abstract Pregestational diabetes mellitus (type 1 or type 2 diabetes) is associated with increased risks of both maternal and neonatal complications due to maternal hyperglycemia and underlying chronic…
Article Link ABSTRACT The number of long-duration drug shortages in the United States is increasing annually. These shortages may pose significant risks to patients by compromising or delaying care. They…
Read More from O&G Open: Navigating Drug Shortages in Obstetric Care
Article Link ABSTRACT Maternal mortality and severe maternal morbidity in the United States remain unacceptably high, with cardiovascular disease a leading cause of pregnancy-related death. Maternal cardiac arrest, although rare,…
Article Link ABSTRACT Vaginal bleeding in the first trimester is common, but our understanding of how bleeding relates to the risk of pregnancy loss is limited. In a prospective cohort…
Read More from ACOG: First-Trimester Bleeding and the Risk of Pregnancy Loss in a Prospective Cohort
Article Link Abstract Immunization is an essential part of preventive care for adults, including pregnant individuals. Each vaccine recommended for pregnant patients is important for the protection of the maternal–child…
Read More from ACOG: Maternal Immunizations – ACOG Committee Statement
Article Link ABSTRACT OBJECTIVE: Activity restriction is commonly recommended in pregnancy despite lacking evidence of benefit. We sought to evaluate the amount of physical activity in patients at high risk…