Pregnancy: Effects of implementing a standardized protocol for identifying and treating iron-deficiency anemia in pregnancy

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…

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Pregnancy: Characterization of substance use disorder during pregnancy in a syphilis population

Article Link Abstract Introduction Rates of congenital syphilis and substance use disorder (SUD) have concurrently risen in pregnant patients. Specific substances and their association with inadequately treated syphilis have not…

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Pregnancy: Long-term risk prediction of diabetes mellitus using the 100-g oral glucose tolerance test during pregnancy: Insights into test patterns, single abnormal values, and abnormal fasting glucose

Article Link Abstract Introduction Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) is defined as an abnormal glucose tolerance first diagnosed during pregnancy. The 100-g oral glucose tolerance test (OGTT), applied exclusively during pregnancy,…

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Pregnancy: Risk factors for and outcomes after unintended pregnancy: Evaluation in a contemporary cohort

Article Link Abstract Introduction Prior research has demonstrated associations between unintended pregnancy and adverse birth outcomes. The recent restrictions on abortion access may result in a rise in unintended pregnancy….

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Pregnancy: The impact of implementing a standardized protocol for labor induction on obstetric disparities: Secondary analysis of a type I hybrid effectiveness-implementation trial

Article Link Abstract Introduction Prior retrospective data demonstrated that standardization of labor induction may reduce racial disparities in cesarean delivery and morbidity. Here, we aimed to determine the impact of…

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Pregnancy: Risk factors for and outcomes after unintended pregnancy: Evaluation in a contemporary cohort

Article Link Abstract Introduction Prior research has demonstrated associations between unintended pregnancy and adverse birth outcomes. The recent restrictions on abortion access may result in a rise in unintended pregnancy….

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Pregnancy: Immediate release oral nifedipine for severe hypertension in pregnancy—Time for re-prioritization as a management option

Article Link 1 INTRODUCTION Hypertensive disorders of pregnancy affect up to 8% of pregnancies globally and account for a significant number of maternal deaths worldwide [1]. The incidence of preeclampsia…

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Pregnancy: Differences in rural and urban treatment of postpartum depression and anxiety in the United States

Article Link Abstract Objective To evaluate pharmacologic and psychotherapy treatment among individuals with postpartum depression or anxiety living in urban and rural areas of the United States. Methods This is…

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Pregnancy: Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine Special Statement: Checklists for management of pregnancies complicated by stillbirth

Article Link Abstract Stillbirth is one of the most common adverse pregnancy outcomes, occurring in 1 in 160 deliveries in the United States. In an effort to provide a standardized…

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Pregnancy: Unintended pregnancy: Risk factors and perinatal outcomes in a nulliparous population

Article Link Abstract Background Previous studies have found that unintended pregnancies are associated with late prenatal care and adverse pregnancy outcomes. Unintended pregnancy in nulliparous individuals who establish early prenatal…

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Pregnancy: Cost-effectiveness of interventions for screening and management of sickle cell disease during pregnancy: A systematic review

Article Link Abstract Background Sickle cell disease (SCD) is a widespread inherited condition that has increased in global prevalence by 41% since 2000. Despite advancements in understanding the pathophysiology and…

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Pregnancy: Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine Special Statement: Quality metrics for hypertensive disorders of pregnancy—patient education and transition to primary care

Article Link Abstract Hypertensive disorders of pregnancy are common contributors to pregnancy morbidity and mortality in the United States. They are increasingly recognized as risk factors for later-in-life cardiovascular disease,…

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Pregnancy: Increasing number of cervical examinations in term labor does not increase the risk of maternal intrapartum fever

Article Link Abstract Introduction Intrapartum fever, a significant cause of maternal and neonatal morbidity, often arises from ascending infections into the uterus. Digital cervical examinations may facilitate the introduction of…

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Pregnancy: Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine Position Statement: Maternal mortality review committees

Article Link Abstract The Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine (SMFM) strongly supports state maternal mortality review committees as a mechanism for comprehensive identification, review, and analysis of deaths during and within…

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Pregnancy: Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine Special Statement: Tools for patient safety and quality case review and response: Obstetric sepsis

Article Link Abstract Sepsis-related obstetric morbidity has significant consequences and can be a precursor to maternal mortality. Diagnosing and managing obstetric sepsis is uniquely challenging but a critical target for…

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Pregnancy: Developing an optimal maternal-fetal medicine ultrasound practice: A report and recommendations of the workshop of the Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine

Article Link Abstract This article is a report of a 2-day workshop titled “Developing an Optimal Maternal-Fetal Medicine Ultrasound Practice,” held during the Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine’s 2023 Annual Pregnancy…

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Pregnancy: Homicide and Suicide: The Leading Cause of Maternal Death, and How Firearm Legislation Affects It

Article Link Objective: In medical training, the dogma is this: the leading causes of maternal mortality are bleeding, infection, hypertension, and cardiovascular disease. This is only true when violence against…

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Pregnancy: Mean arterial pressure at the first prenatal visit as an early predictor of preeclampsia

Article Link Abstract Introduction Preeclampsia is a leading cause of maternal morbidity and mortality worldwide. While screening guidelines exist to identify patients at increased risk of preeclampsia, those currently recommended…

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