Article Link ABSTRACT Infection has been a leading cause of pregnancy-related death in the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s Pregnancy Mortality Surveillance System since 1987, when reporting began. For…
Article Link Abstract Approximately 8% of pregnant people report being allergic to penicillin, yet most of these patients are not truly allergic, either because their allergy has waned or was…
Article Link ABSTRACT OBJECTIVE: The rate of cesarean deliveries in nulliparous, term, singleton, vertex (NTSV) patients at our hospital has been about 30% since we began tracking this measure in…
Article Link Abstract Introduction Hypertensive disorders of pregnancy (HDP) are a leading cause of preventable maternal morbidity and mortality in the United States. Because blood pressure (BP) often peaks after…
Article Link Abstract Objectives This paper examines the distribution of social determinants of health (SDoH) among pregnant individuals, comparing urban and rural populations, with a sub-analysis of variations within the…
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Article Link ABSTRACT Newborn screening (NBS) is a public health program that identifies babies with health conditions that need early treatment. Determining benefit of NBS has traditionally focused on outcomes…
Article Link ABSTRACT OBJECTIVE To examine associations between COVID-19 vaccination during pregnancy and the risk of various infections in early childhood. METHODS We conducted a nationwide, register-based cohort study comprising…
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Article Link ABSTRACT OBJECTIVE: To examine barriers to health care for individuals who experienced a pregnancy-associated (during pregnancy or in the year after pregnancy) death resulting from an overdose. METHODS: …
Article Link Abstract Background Hypertensive disorders of pregnancy (HDP) are a leading and often preventable cause of maternal morbidity and mortality. Numerous postpartum remote monitoring programs now exist with varying…
Article Link Introduction Induction of labor rates have been on the rise in the United States for several decades. Birth certificate data show that labor was induced in fewer than…
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Article Link INTRODUCTION Hepatitis B virus (HBV) vaccination has substantially reduced HBV-related morbidity and mortality.1 Infants infected with HBV in the first year of life have a 90% risk of developing…
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Article Link Abstract Background Severe maternal morbidity is associated with substantially increased risks of adverse neonatal outcomes. However, few studies have assessed the association between severe maternal morbidity and adverse…
Article Link Abstract Background Maternal vaccination with the tetanus, diphtheria, and acellular pertussis vaccine during pregnancy is the most effective way to prevent pertussis in infants, especially in the first…
Article Link Abstract Objective This study aimed to describe labor progression and duration according to the maternal body mass index in patients who underwent vaginal delivery. Study Design This was…
Article Link ABSTRACT OBJECTIVE: To identify and estimate the prevalence of common complications and conditions (eg, hypertensive disorders of pregnancy, substance use, mental health conditions) documented at delivery hospitalizations in…
Article Link ABSTRACT OBJECTIVE: Mental illness is a leading cause of maternal mortality, yet population-level research is hindered by limited antenatal mental health data. The Veterans Health Administration, which offers…
Article Link ABSTRACT OBJECTIVE: Evidence related to anemia in early pregnancy, and its resolution or persistence by late pregnancy, is limited. We evaluated pregnancy outcomes associated with anemia in early…
Article Link Abstract Stroke remains a rare but life-threatening complication of pregnancy, with significant implications for both maternal and fetal health. Current stroke prevention and treatment guidelines offer limited guidance…
Article Link ABSTRACT OBJECTIVE: Activity restriction is commonly recommended in pregnancy despite lacking evidence of benefit. We sought to evaluate the amount of physical activity in patients at high risk…
Article Link Abstract Objective To explore the factors that influence the implementation of the Association of Women’s Health, Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses POST-BIRTH Warning Signs education program. Design Qualitative focus…
Article Link Abstract Women can experience significant and potentially life-threatening complications related to pregnancy. These conditions are commonly referred to as severe maternal morbidity (SMM). Severe maternal morbidity can have…
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Article Link Recommendations – Comprehensive education for obstetric care providers, including nurses, midwives, physicians, and anesthesia and emergency personnel, is essential for preventing, recognizing, and managing lower extremity nerve injury…
Article Link Abstract Objective First, to determine whether implementing an evidence-based practice pushing protocol for pregnant individuals in the second stage of labor with an epidural affects the observed duration…
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Article Link Abstract Objective To identify barriers to patient inclusion in decision-making regarding obstetric care, as witnessed by registered nurses, with a focus on the provision of informed consent in…
Article Link Abstract Objective To perform a qualitative analysis of staff-reported proactive safety behaviors performed on the obstetric service. Study design This qualitative thematic analysis included a convenience sample of…
Article Link Abstract Acetaminophen is the most widely used antipyretic and analgesic medication in pregnancy, but recent concerns have challenged its reproductive safety. Review articles and regulatory advisories have highlighted…
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Article Link ABSTRACT The increasing prevalence of nonprescribed fentanyl use during pregnancy presents a clinical dilemma for lactation counseling, because pharmacokinetic data on fentanyl transfer into breast milk remain limited….
Article Link OBJECTIVE: To describe the clinical profile, management, and potential preventability of maternal deaths from venous thromboembolism (VTE) based on data from the French maternal mortality surveillance system. METHODS: …
Read More from ACOG: Nationwide Analysis of Maternal Mortality Due to Venous Thromboembolism
Article Link ABSTRACT State Perinatal Quality Collaboratives (PQCs) exist in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, and the Armed Forces. All PQCs work to reduce preventable maternal morbidity and…
Article Link Abstract Background Cesarean delivery is a major risk factor for postpartum hemorrhage. A priority for postpartum hemorrhage safety bundles is the assessment of hemorrhage and transfusion risk following…