Article Link Abstract Introduction Activity restriction and bedrest are frequently prescribed in pregnancy with the goal of preventing preterm birth, despite evidence that these practices are ineffective and harmful. While…
Article Link Abstract Introduction Postpartum depression (PPD) is a common and serious complication of childbirth that affects maternal functioning and disrupts mother–infant bonding. Validated psychological and Obstetric Quality of Recovery…
Article Link Abstract Cesarean delivery requires an operating room (OR) that supports maternal surgery and anesthesia while preparing for fetal-to-newborn transition and, when needed, concurrent maternal and neonatal resuscitation. This…
Article Link Abstract Introduction To evaluate the association between the use of antihypertensive medications during the peripartum period among individuals with hypertensive disorders of pregnancy (HDP) and the risk of…
Article Link Abstract Introduction Health literacy is a key social determinant of health. Adequate health literacy has been associated with better obstetric and general adult health outcomes. However, its relationship…
Article Link Abstract Substance use complicates upward of 10% of US pregnancies. The Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine, the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, and the American Society of Addiction…
Article LInk Abstract Introduction Postpartum remote blood pressure monitoring (RBPM) programs have emerged as an important adjunct to the management of hypertensive disorders of pregnancy (HDP). These programs have demonstrated…
Article Link Abstract Objective To examine whether there is variation in postpartum hemorrhage (PPH) management and whether differences are associated with patient-level factors and delivery hospital. Methods This is a…
Article Link Abstract Objective Hypertensive disorders of pregnancy (HDP) are associated with increased risk for future cardiovascular disease. Guidelines recommend longitudinal follow-up for cardiovascular risk stratification after pregnancy complicated by…
Article Link AAbstract Objective Low-dose aspirin (LDA) reduces preeclampsia risk, yet prescribing rates among eligible pregnant patients remain low. This study aims to determine whether there are disparities in LDA…
Article Link Abstract Introduction Emergency departments (EDs) offer a critical opportunity to identify syphilis during pregnancy. However, patient factors that influence test uptake and follow-up remain understudied. This study evaluates…
Article Link Abstract This article presents checklists designed to guide clinicians in the comprehensive management of pregnant individuals with sickle cell disease, including prepregnancy, antepartum, delivery, and postpartum care, as…
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 Hypertensive disorders of pregnancy (HDPs) affect approximately one in seven US deliveries and are associated with significant adverse maternal health outcomes. Standard postpartum care, typically a…
Article Link 1 AN UNFINISHED GLOBAL HEALTH CRISIS Maternal and newborn health remains one of the most urgent unfinished agendas in global health. Despite decades of investment and important progress,…
Article Link Abstract Introduction Pregnant individuals with cardiometabolic conditions—including diabetes, hypertensive disorders, and obesity—are at elevated risk for postpartum complications. Timely postpartum care is critical for mitigating postpartum risks, yet…
Article Link Abstract Introduction High body mass index (BMI) is associated with adverse pregnancy outcomes, but it is not a direct measure of cardiovascular health (CVH) and misclassifies many. As…
Article Link Abstract Introduction While antibiotics have been shown to increase the interval to delivery between rupture of membranes and delivery (latency) and improve neonatal outcomes after viable preterm prelabor…
Article Link Abstract Acetaminophen has long been considered safe to use during pregnancy. A growing body of cohort studies and meta-analyses has explored the potential association between prenatal acetaminophen use…
Article Link Abstract Introduction To evaluate the impact of the use of opioids, stimulants, or both on the rates of various severe maternal morbidity (SMM) events during inpatient delivery-related hospitalizations…
Article Link Abstract Introduction Hypertensive disorders of pregnancy (HDPs) are a leading contributor to preventable maternal morbidity and mortality and are associated with increased risk of cardiovascular disease. The postpartum…
Article Link Abstract Introduction Suboptimal prenatal nutrition is associated with adverse pregnancy outcomes, yet the contribution of the lived food environment on prenatal diet quality remains incompletely understood. This study…
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Article Link Abstract Objective Previous research has shown that preventive counseling for women at high risk of perinatal depression leads to a reduction in the development of perinatal depression and…
Article Link Article Abstract Introduction Approximately 40% of obstetric patients do not attend a postpartum visit. Postpartum parents of preterm infants (<37 weeks) are often sicker than parents of full-term infants….
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Article Link Abstract Background Hospitalized antepartum patients are at increased risk for postpartum depression (PPD). Developing approaches to identify those at highest risk for PPD would enable timely and targeted…
Article Link Abstract Background Racial and ethnic disparities exist in the rates of and indication for cesarean delivery, prompting the implementation of quality initiatives designed to target the drivers of…
Article Link Abstract Objective To evaluate neonatal outcomes in patients with preeclampsia without severe features who received magnesium for seizure prophylaxis. Methods Retrospective cohort study of patients with preeclampsia without…
Article Link Abstract Introduction Approximately 40% of obstetric patients do not attend a postpartum visit. Postpartum parents of preterm infants (<37 weeks) are often sicker than parents of full-term infants. Nonetheless,…
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Article Link Abstract Introduction Although state, federal, and professional guidelines stipulate the need for informed consent for toxicology testing during pregnancy, consent is often inadequately obtained. The objective of this…
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…