Article Link OBJECTIVE: To evaluate demographic, pregnancy, and labor characteristics and perinatal outcomes related to intrapartum cesarean delivery in twin gestations. METHODS: We conducted a population-based retrospective cohort study of…
Article Link ABSTRACT OBJECTIVE: To quantify mortality trends among female individuals of childbearing age (15–49 years) across global regions from 1990 to 2021, systematically evaluating persistent geographic inequities in preventable…
Article Link Abstract Sepsis and septic shock are leading causes of maternal morbidity and mortality. Sepsis complicates an estimated 1 in 1,000 pregnancies and is responsible for 24% of in-hospital…
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Article Link OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the association between the level of maternity care access and maternal and pregnancy-related mortality. METHODS: This was a cross-sectional analysis of county-level data in the…
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….
Article Link 1 INTRODUCTION In 2025, the World Health Organization (WHO) has published a new evidence-based clinical practice guideline to support the provision of high-quality care for women with sickle-cell…
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…
Article Link Abstract Background Prior studies indicate that unintended and unwanted pregnancies can be associated with poor obstetric outcomes. Objective This study examined whether an unintended or unwanted pregnancy was…
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Article Link Abstract Background Defining, preventing, and evaluating severe maternal morbidity (SMM) has become an important component of obstetric care delivery, but existing frameworks for SMM do not account for…
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Article Link Introduction Pasteurized donor human milk (PDHM) is recommended when mother’s own milk is unavailable or contraindicated.1,2 Guidance prioritizes human milk for infants with very low birth weight (<1500 g) as…
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Article Link Introduction Over the last several decades, there has been a steady increase in medical and surgical interventions provided for infants and children with trisomy 13 or trisomy 18…
Article Link Abstract We identified obstetric service status for every rural and urban short-term acute care hospital in every US state. During 2010–22, seven states had at least 25 percent of…
Article Link OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the effectiveness of influenza vaccination during pregnancy against influenza in infants during their first 6 months of life. METHODS: We conducted a cohort study among…
Article Link Abstract Importance Prenatal cannabis use continues to increase, and cannabis remains the most commonly used illegal substance in pregnancy. Accumulating evidence suggests potential adverse effects on fetal and neonatal…
Article Link Abstract Background Most medical responders are not adequately trained to recognize and treat maternal medical emergencies, including maternal cardiac arrest, and national credentialing standards do not exist. Obstetric…
Article Link Abstract Background Traditionally, hospital perinatal quality and rankings have been based on cesarean rates among nulliparous, term, singleton, vertex patients, and recently added unexpected term newborn complication rates…
Article Link Structured Abstract Background Severe nausea and vomiting of pregnancy and hyperemesis gravidarum are associated with adverse maternal, fetal, and child outcomes. The recurrence risk is reported to be…
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….
Article Link Abstract Objective To examine the relationships among years of experience and attitudes about birth among labor and delivery nurses and their individual cesarean rates for women with low-risk…
Article Link BACKGROUND Pregnant people who use substances face barriers accessing care. There are limited data on maternal and neonatal health in this population. Our objective was to determine the…
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…
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…
Article Link Abstract Importance Clinical guidelines recommend routine screening for postpartum depression (PPD) during well-child visits. All but 5 US states provide Medicaid reimbursement to pediatric practitioners for screening mothers for…
Article Link Abstract Objective To conduct interdisciplinary fetal monitoring education focused on communication strategies to improve attitudes toward collaboration among members of the perinatal team. Design Participants received interdisciplinary fetal…
Article Link Abstract Objective To initiate quantification of blood loss (QBL) for all cesarean births to align with professional obstetric organizations’ recommendations and to reduce hemorrhage-related severe maternal morbidity (SMM)….
Article Link Abstract Objective To review and appraise the literature describing the individual- and system-level barriers preventing universal screening of pregnant individuals for substance use in prenatal care settings. Data…
Article Link INTRODUCTION The impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on sudden unexpected infant deaths (SUIDs) are poorly understood. Monitoring SUID trends may identify opportunities to reduce infant deaths. An analysis…
Article Link BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE We describe the kinetics of maternally derived antibodies in infants in the first 6 months of life following 2- or 3-dose maternal vaccination during pregnancy or…
Article Link BACKGROUND Newborn jaundice is common and requires appropriate monitoring and treatment to prevent acute bilirubin encephalopathy and kernicterus. Minimizing total serum bilirubin (TsB) draws has many benefits, including…
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…