Article Link ABSTRACT OBJECTIVES Alcohol and smoking have well-established teratogenic effects; however, despite their frequent co-use during pregnancy, the combined impact on fetal development remains less understood. Facial dysmorphism is…
Article Link INTRODUCTION All clinicians who care for children are likely to interact with Child Protective Services (CPS). In 2024, CPS received an estimated 4 365 000 referrals alleging child abuse and…
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Article Link INTRODUCTION Hydrocephalus is a complex neurological condition characterized by derangements in cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) dynamics including disrupted CSF flow/absorption and/or excess CSF production that leads to ventricular enlargement…
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Article Link INTRODUCTION Children and adolescents whose parents have an alcohol or substance use disorder are at increased risk of short- and long-term sequelae, ranging from medical conditions to psychosocial,…
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Article Link OBJECTIVE Children born very preterm (VP; <32 weeks’ gestation) are at risk of executive function (EF) difficulties, yet limited longitudinal research has examined how these evolve from early…
Article Link BACKGROUND High-risk infants with significant neonatal-perinatal morbidities often require opioids, but prolonged exposures can impair neurodevelopment. We evaluated the effect of cumulative opioid exposures in the first year…
Article Link Abstract Importance Refusal of newborn prophylactic vitamin K has been increasing in the US, placing more infants at risk for vitamin K deficiency bleeding. Objective To describe US…
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Article Link Abstract Objective This study aimed to identify predictors for maternal morbidity among individuals categorized as low-risk for postpartum hemorrhage (PPH) according to American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology…
Article Link 1 Introduction The postpartum period is a critical opportunity to engage in collaborative patient care that is focused on improving short- and long-term cardiometabolic outcomes. More than half…
Article Link Abstract Importance Cesarean delivery is the most common surgery in the US and the most significant risk factor for postpartum infection. Although trial evidence demonstrated that adjunctive azithromycin…
Article Link Abstract Background Magnesium sulfate is highly effective for the prophylactic treatment of preeclampsia with severe features, as well as the prevention of recurrent eclamptic seizures. The consequences of…
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Article Link ABSTRAT Hypertensive disorders of pregnancy, including gestational hypertension, preeclampsia, and eclampsia, are leading contributors to maternal morbidity and mortality in the US and are associated with adverse neonatal…
Article Link ABSTRACT OBJECTIVE: To evaluate contemporary patterns of antidepressant discontinuation during pregnancy and associated maternal mental health outcomes, including behavioral health–related emergency department (ED) visits, among patients with preexisting…
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 Objective Postpartum hemorrhage (PPH) remains a leading cause of maternal morbidity and mortality. Little is known about transfusion practices in patients requiring blood tansfusions following cesarean delivery….
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Article Link Abstract Background Childbirth can be experienced as traumatic and lead to posttraumatic stress symptoms. The evolution of childbirth-related posttraumatic stress symptoms remains poorly documented. Objective We aimed to…
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 Summary Postpartum haemorrhage (PPH) is common, affecting an estimated 13% of women having vaginal birth and 31% of women having caesarean birth. Successful management of PPH requires early…
Read More from Lancet: Diagnosis and treatment of postpartum haemorrhage: a race against time
Article Link ABSTRACT Cesarean delivery is a complex issue, involving medical, social, economic, and ethical dimensions. Cesarean delivery rates have steadily increased worldwide since 1990. Yet, important disparities exist between…
Article Link Abstract Given the current severe global shortage of nursing staff, nurse burnout has become a hidden risk threatening patient safety. Alleviating nurse burnout and ensuring patient safety are…
Article Link Abstract Background Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of morbidity and mortality among women globally, yet pregnancy complications as a risk factor are under-recognised. Assessing awareness and knowledge…
Article Link Abstract Problem Blood loss during vaginal birth is commonly assessed using estimated blood loss and quantified blood loss; however, estimated blood loss is frequently criticized for inaccuracy. Background…
Article Link Abstract Objective The purpose of this study was to explore perceptions of maternal mortality among women of color who identify as Black, Hispanic, or multiracial, including their understanding…
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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 OBJECTIVE: To compare hospitals with lower nulliparous, term, singleton, vertex (NTSV) cesarean delivery rates against those with higher rates, with a goal of identifying key organizational contextual…
Read More from ACOG: Hospital Context and Strategies for Cesarean Delivery Quality Improvement
Article Link ABSTRACT OBJECTIVE: To evaluate mifepristone, a progesterone receptor antagonist, for labor induction and cesarean delivery and related measures of maternal and neonatal safety. DATA SOURCES: A systematic review…
Article Link Abstract Importance Although treatment of iron deficiency anemia (IDA) during pregnancy is recommended to improve pregnancy outcomes, the optimal route of iron therapy has not been determined. Objective …
Article Link Introduction Maternal sepsis is a life-threatening condition resulting from a dysregulated immune response to infection during pregnancy, childbirth, or after abortion.1 Sepsis is responsible for an estimated 11%…