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…
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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