ABSTRACT Since May 2022, more than 6,900 cases of monkeypox virus infection have been reported in 52 countries. The World Health Organization is planning to rename the virus and its…
Abstract Obstetrician–gynecologists are the leading experts in the health care of women, and obesity is the most common medical condition in women of reproductive age. Obesity in women is such…
Read More from ACOG Practice Bulletin, Number 230: Obesity in Pregnancy
Abstract Trauma is experienced throughout the life span, and traumatic experiences may be remote events or current and ongoing. The health care community continues to learn the many ways in…
Read More from ACOG Committee Opinion, Number 825: Caring for Patients Who Have Experienced Trauma
ABSTRACT OBJECTIVE: To describe trends and factors associated with medication administration for opioid use disorder (OUD) and retention in treatment among pregnant women with OUD. METHODS: This is a retrospective,…
ABSTRACT OBJECTIVE: To compare the risk of intrauterine fetal death (20 weeks of gestation or later) and neonatal death among individuals who tested positive for severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus…
ABSTRACT OBJECTIVE: To assess the comparative effectiveness and potential harms of cervical ripening in the outpatient compared with the inpatient setting, or different methods of ripening in the outpatient setting…
Read More from ACOG Green Journal: Outpatient Cervical Ripening
Abstract The neonatal risks of late-preterm and early-term births are well established, and the potential neonatal complications associated with elective delivery at less than 39 0/7 weeks of gestation are…
Abstract Fetal growth restriction, also known as intrauterine growth restriction, is a common complication of pregnancy that has been associated with a variety of adverse perinatal outcomes. There is a…
Read More from ACOG Practice Bulletin, Number 227: Fetal Growth Restriction
Abstract Breastfeeding is associated with a decrease in a woman’s risk of breast cancer, ovarian cancer, diabetes mellitus, and hypertensive heart disease. Breastfeeding initiation rates in the United States are…
Read More from ACOG Committee Opinion, Number 820: Breastfeeding Challenges
Abstract Breastfeeding has maternal, infant, and societal benefits. However, many parents experience obstacles to achieving their breastfeeding goals, leading to reduced rates of breastfeeding initiation and continuation. Despite efforts to…
Abstract Meeting the ethical obligations of informed consent requires that an obstetrician–gynecologist gives the patient adequate, accurate, and understandable information and requires that the patient has the ability to understand…
ABSTRACT OBJECTIVE: To identify and quantify risk factors for atonic postpartum hemorrhage. DATA SOURCES: PubMed, CINAHL, EMBASE, Web of Science, and and ClinicalTrials.gov databases were searched for English language studies…
ABSTRACT OBJECTIVE: To examine long-term risks of mortality after a pregnancy complicated by severe maternal morbidity. METHODS: We analyzed a longitudinal cohort of 1,229,306 women who delivered in the province…
ABSTRACT OBJECTIVE: To estimate normal ranges for postpartum maternal vital signs. METHODS: We conducted a multicenter prospective longitudinal cohort study in the United Kingdom. We recruited women before 20 weeks…
Read More from ACOG Green Journal: Postpartum-Specific Vital Sign Reference Ranges
ABSTRACT OBJECTIVE: To evaluate whether implementation of a semiautonomous treatment algorithm was associated with improved compliance with American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists guidelines for rapid administration of antihypertensive therapy…
ABSTRACT OBJECTIVE: To compare risks of maternal and perinatal outcomes by completed week of gestation from 39 weeks in low-risk nulliparous patients undergoing expectant management. METHODS: We conducted a secondary…
ABSTRACT OBJECTIVE: To assess the association between hypertensive disorders of pregnancy and adverse events after pregnancy, including chronic kidney disease and major adverse cardiovascular events (cerebrovascular accident, coronary artery disease,…
ABSTRACT The evidence of racial health disparities is profound. Much attention has been given to the disparity in maternal morbidity and mortality experienced by Black mothers. The disparity in Black…
ABSTRACT Racial and ethnic disparities in women’s health have existed for decades, despite efforts to strengthen women’s reproductive health access and utilization. Recent guidance by the American College of Obstetricians…
In observation of American Heart Month, ACOG is hosting a webinar, “Maternal Cardiac Conditions: Addressing a Leading Cause of Pregnancy-Related Death” on Wednesday, February 24, 2021 at 11:00 AM CST….
In observation of American Heart Month, ACOG is hosting a webinar, “Maternal Cardiac Conditions: Addressing a Leading Cause of Pregnancy-Related Death” on Wednesday, February 24, 2021 at 11:00 AM CST….
Summary of Key Information and Recommendations On December 11, 2020, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued an Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) for the Pfizer-BioNtech mRNA vaccine (BNT162b2) for use in…
Read More from ACOG: Vaccinating Pregnant and Lactating Patients Against COVID-19
ABSTRACT In the weeks after childbirth, a woman navigates multiple challenges. She must recover from birth, learn to care for herself and her newborn, and cope with fatigue and postpartum…
Read More from ACOG Green Journal: Consensus Bundle on Postpartum Care Basics
ABSTRACT OBJECTIVE To address rising rates of severe maternal morbidity and persistent racial disparities, Illinois established severe maternal morbidity review in all obstetric hospitals. The purpose of this study is…
Read More from ACOG Green Journal: Statewide Severe Maternal Morbidity Review in Illinois
ABSTRACT Delayed umbilical cord clamping appears to be beneficial for term and preterm infants. In term infants, delayed umbilical cord clamping increases hemoglobin levels at birth and improves iron stores…
Read More from ACOG Committee Opinion: Delayed Umbilical Clamping at Birth
The American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM) and ACOG are partnering to provide women’s health care focused virtual courses via live webinar on the treatment of opioid use disorder. Learn…
Read More from Register now: Nov. 10 ASAM & ACOG is offering a Buprenorphine Waiver Training
ABSTRACT OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the effectiveness and safety of an intrauterine vacuum-induced hemorrhage-control device for postpartum hemorrhage treatment. METHODS: A multicenter, prospective, single-arm treatment study of a novel intrauterine device…
ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: Postpartum hemorrhage is a leading cause of maternal mortality globally. A tamponade agent that can be quickly and easily placed in a range of settings could advance the…
INTRODUCTION Childbirth is the most common reason for hospitalization in the United States (3.9 million/year).1,2 The prevalence of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection among patients admitted for…
ABSTRACT: Prenatal testing for chromosomal abnormalities is designed to provide an accurate assessment of a patient’s risk of carrying a fetus with a chromosomal disorder. A wide variety of prenatal…
Read More from ACOG Practice Bulletin No. 226: Screening for Fetal Chromosomal Abnormalities