Article Link Abstract Background: Cardiac and vascular complications are the leading causes of maternal mortality and morbidity, but the contemporary burden of and secular trends in pregnancy-related cardiovascular complications are…
Article Link Abstract Background While the National Academy of Medicine, formerly known as the Institute of Medicine, recommends the optimum weight change in the second and third trimesters combined, the…
Read More from AJOG: Reevaluating optimal weight changes across the stages of pregnancy
Article Link Abstract Introduction Neuraxial analgesia is the most effective modality for pain relief during labor; yet utilization varies considerably among racial and ethnic groups in the United States—representing a…
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 OBJECTIVES Unsafe sleep practices contribute to sleep-related infant mortality. Recent infant illness is a risk factor for sudden unexplained infant death. This study examined changes to safe sleep…
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Article Link OBJECTIVE The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) publishes evidence-based infant sleep recommendations to prevent sudden unexpected infant death (SUID). We defined common patterns of infant sleep and care…
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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 Introduction:Optimal fetal positioning is essential for ensuring that labor progresses efficiently and reducing the need for interventions. The aim of this study was to evaluate the potential…
Read More from EJM: Spinning Babies® approach: A way to promote fetal head rotation during labor?
Article Link ABSTRACT OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the risks of neonatal and maternal adverse outcomes in individuals with low-risk, singleton, term breech presentation associated with vaginal compared with cesarean delivery in…
Read More from ACOG: Optimal Mode of Delivery for Individuals With Low-Risk Term Breech Presentation
Article Link OBJECTIVE: To systematically review the use of diuretics to reduce postpartum hypertension among individuals with hypertensive disorders of pregnancy. DATA SOURCES: MEDLINE, EMBASE, CINAHL, and Cochrane Central Register…
Article Link Abstract Importance Trauma is exceedingly common in the United States adult population; therefore, obstetric patients have more than likely experienced trauma within their lifetime and are at risk…
Article Link Abstract Background Periodontal disease in pregnancy is a known risk factor for adverse obstetric and offspring outcomes, including preeclampsia and preterm birth. The American College of Obstetricians and…
Article Link Abstract Background Substantial heterogeneity has been reported in estimates of long-term sequelae following SARS-CoV-2 infection in pregnant women, and most studies were conducted pre-Omicron and pre-dated vaccination rollout….
Article Link Abstract Background Infants affected by late fetal growth restriction are at risk of adverse perinatal outcomes, either due to placental insufficiency or the consequences of late iatrogenic prematurity….
Article Link Abstract Objective The most widely used population reference standard for fetal growth assessment in the United States is the Hadlock 1991 population reference. However, we detected discrepancies in…
Read More from AJOG: Revisiting the Hadlock 1991 population reference for estimated fetal weight
Article Link Abstract Background Macrosomia, classically defined by an arbitrary birthweight threshold, is associated with an increased risk of postpartum hemorrhage. However, some preliminary evidence suggests that lower birthweights may…
Article Link Abstract Maternal respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) vaccine and nirsevimab, a long-acting monoclonal antibody for infants aged 0–7 months and children aged 8–19 months who are at increased risk…
Article Link Abstract PURPOSE: The purpose of this document is to provide an evidence-based framework for the evaluation and management of intrapartum fetal heart rate (FHR) patterns. TARGET POPULATION: Pregnant…
Article Link Abstract Background Macrosomia, classically defined by an arbitrary birthweight threshold, is associated with an increased risk of postpartum hemorrhage. However, some preliminary evidence suggests that lower birthweights may…
Article Link Abstract Pain management in pregnant and postpartum people with an opioid use disorder requires a balance among the risks associated with opioid tolerance, including withdrawal or return to…
Article Link Abstract Background Prelabor rupture of membranes is a risk factor for maternal and neonatal infectious morbidity. Ampicillin is indicated for patients with unknown group B Streptococcus status and prelabor rupture…
Article Link Abstract Objective To estimate the frequency of racial/ethnic and gender discrimination and lack of a regular source of care in the postpartum period and to examine how these…
Article Link Introduction Contemporary definitions of perinatal loss encompass a range of involuntary and unintended pregnancy outcomes, including miscarriage (loss of pregnancy before 20 weeks gestation; Mayo Clinic, 2023), ectopic pregnancy…
Read More from JOGNN: Expanding the Conceptualization of Bereavement in the Perinatal Period
Article Link Abstract Objective The aim of the study is to evaluate whether values and the shape of the glucose curve during the oral glucose tolerance test (OGTT) in pregnancy identify…
Read More from AJP: Oral Glucose Tolerance Test in Pregnancy and Subsequent Maternal Hypertension
Article Link Abstract Syphilis infection among pregnant people and congenital syphilis rates have risen considerably in the United States, leading to adverse maternal and neonatal health outcomes. Most cases of…
Article Link Abstract Background To assess the impact of a maternal cardiovascular (CV) and blood pressure (BP) screening and standardized referral protocol at newborn visits on care utilization in the…
Article Link Abstract Introduction Opioids are commonly prescribed to manage postpartum pain. Yet, 1.7%–2.2% of postpartum people develop new persistent use of opioids after receiving a postpartum opioid prescription. Individuals…
Article Link Abstract Objective To examine the association between mood disorders and peripartum cardiomyopathy (PPCM). Methods Retrospective cohort study utilizing the National Inpatient Sample from the Healthcare Cost and Utilization…
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Article Link Summary: Cannabis refers to all products derived from the plants Cannabis sativa, Cannabis indica, and Cannabis ruderalis and is the most commonly used illicit drug under U.S. federal law. With increasing…
Read More from ACOG: Cannabis Use During Pregnancy and Lactation – Clinical Concensus
Article Link Abstract Objective To develop, implement, and evaluate an educational program to improve nurses’ management of the second stage of labor. Design Evidence-based practice project guided by the Iowa…
Read More from NWH: Improving Nurse Management of the Second Stage of Labor