ACOG Green Journal: Predictors of Initiation of Medication for Opioid Use Disorder and Retention in Treatment Among U.S. Pregnant Women, 2013–2017

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,…

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ACOG Green Journal: Adverse Pregnancy Outcomes Among Individuals With and Without Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2)

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…

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ACOG Committee Opinion, Number 818: Medically Indicated Late-Preterm and Early-Term Deliveries

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…

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ACOG Committee Opinion, Number 821: Barriers to Breastfeeding: Supporting Initiation and Continuation of Breastfeeding

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…

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ACOG Committee Opinion, Number 819: Informed Consent and Shared Decision Making in Obstetrics and Gynecology

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…

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ACOG Green Journal: Risk Factors for Atonic Postpartum Hemorrhage: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis

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…

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ACOG Green Journal: Severe Maternal Morbidity and Risk of Mortality Beyond the Postpartum Period

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…

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ACOG Green Journal: Semiautonomous Treatment Algorithm for the Management of Severe Hypertension in Pregnancy

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…

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ACOG Green Journal: Maternal and Perinatal Outcomes of Expectant Management of Full-Term, Low-Risk, Nulliparous Patients

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…

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ACOG Green Journal: Long-term Clinical Outcome of Major Adverse Vascular Events After Hypertensive Disorders of Pregnancy

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,…

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ACOG Green Journal: The Contrast of Color: Why the Black Community Continues to Suffer Health Disparities

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…

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ACOG Green Journal: Racial and Ethnic Disparities in Reproductive Health Services and Outcomes, 2020

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…

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ACOG is hosting a free webinar, “Maternal Cardiac Conditions: Addressing a Leading Cause of Pregnancy-Related Death”

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….

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ACOG Green Journal: Intrauterine Vacuum-Induced Hemorrhage-Control Device for Rapid Treatment of Postpartum Hemorrhage

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…

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ACOG Green Journal: Management of Postpartum Hemorrhage With a Mini-Sponge Tamponade 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…

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ACOG Green Journal: Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) Environmental Contamination and Childbirth

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…

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