Article Link Abstract Objective To evaluate the association between county-level social vulnerability and preterm birth and assess whether racial disparities vary across levels of vulnerability. Methods This cross-sectional study utilized…
Article Link Abstract Approximately 8% of pregnant people report being allergic to penicillin, yet most of these patients are not truly allergic, either because their allergy has waned or was…
Article Link Abstract Objectives This paper examines the distribution of social determinants of health (SDoH) among pregnant individuals, comparing urban and rural populations, with a sub-analysis of variations within the…
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Article Link Abstract Background Hypertensive disorders of pregnancy (HDP) are a leading and often preventable cause of maternal morbidity and mortality. Numerous postpartum remote monitoring programs now exist with varying…
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 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 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 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…
Article Link Objective: The objective is to report the effect of universal aspirin dispensation in a population where the majority of patients are at moderate or high risk of preeclampsia….
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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…
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…
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…
Article Link Abstract Objective Given the profound impacts of substance use in pregnancy on the health and well-being of parents and newborns, improving the organization and delivery of perinatal services…
Article Link Abstract Optimizing health outcomes among historically marginalized racial and ethnic communities, especially in obstetrics, has tremendous potential to improve the lives of not only patients and their families…
Article Link Abstract Background Preterm birth remains a leading cause of neonatal morbidity and mortality, yet clinicians possess limited tools to identify at-risk pregnancies and implement effective interventions. This study…
Article Link Abstract Objective To measure clinician continuity during pregnancy care and contextualize the findings with patient experiences of clinician continuity and their influence on trust-building. Methods We conducted a…
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Article Link Abstract Background Diabetes in pregnancy (DIP: gestational, type 1 [T1D], and type 2 diabetes [T2D]) is increasing in global prevalence and was recently declared a public health priority…
Article Link Abstract Introduction There is increased drive, including government-based mandates, to perform social drivers of health (SDoH) screenings across healthcare settings, without robust evidence to inform the process. Here,…
Article Link Introduction A colleague on Labor and Delivery recently sought my advice about one of her pregnant patients whom I was co-managing. In giving me the update, she mentioned…
Article Link Abstract Introduction There is no standard for how long a patient’s postpartum stay should be after cesarean delivery. There are known patient- and system-level benefits of shortening the…
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 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 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 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…