Article Link Abstract Importance The Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine (SMFM) low-risk cesarean delivery metric aims to improve comparability, but the extent to which additional patient-level adjustment and reliability profiling alter…
Article Link ABSTRACT Background Fear of childbirth (FoC) adversely affects maternal and neonatal health. This review examined associations between prenatal depression, trait and state anxiety, anxiety sensitivity, and FoC. Methods…
Article Link ABSTRACT Background In Colorado, suicide and accidental overdose are the two leading causes of death among pregnant and postpartum individuals. People with substance use disorders report mistreatment in…
Article Link ABSTRACT Background Over the past decade, major legal and policy shifts have reconfigured the reproductive health landscape in the United States (US), renewing interest in reproductive and bodily…
Article Link ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: Kratom, a plant-derived supplement with both opioid and stimulant properties, is widely available and commonly used in the United States. There are significant risks associated with…
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Article Link ABSTRACT BACKGROUND Routine urine substance screening (USS) in pregnant women for perinatal substance exposure is associated with bias and has limited evidence supporting its use. We evaluated agreement…
Article Link INTRODUCTION A 35-year-old G8P7006 woman at 33 weeks 5 days’ gestation presented with preterm contractions following known measles exposure 12 days earlier from her son. She reported a 4-day history of…
Article Link INTRODUCTION This clinical report addresses recognized knowledge gaps regarding congenital CMV infection (cCMV) in infants and expands on information present in the 2024–2027 Red Book. The clinical report…
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Article Link Abstract Substance use complicates upward of 10% of US pregnancies. The Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine, the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, and the American Society of Addiction…
Article LInk Abstract Introduction Postpartum remote blood pressure monitoring (RBPM) programs have emerged as an important adjunct to the management of hypertensive disorders of pregnancy (HDP). These programs have demonstrated…
Article Link Abstract Objective To examine whether there is variation in postpartum hemorrhage (PPH) management and whether differences are associated with patient-level factors and delivery hospital. Methods This is a…
Article Link Abstract Objective Hypertensive disorders of pregnancy (HDP) are associated with increased risk for future cardiovascular disease. Guidelines recommend longitudinal follow-up for cardiovascular risk stratification after pregnancy complicated by…
Article Link Abstract Background Pregnancy is a stressful phenomenon not only for mothers but also for fathers. Fathers may experience symptoms similar to depression influenced by their emotional relationships with…
Article Link Abstract Objective To explore the experiences and factors associated with exclusive breastfeeding among women with postpartum depression (PPD). Data Sources Following Arksey and O’Malley’s methodological framework for scoping…
Article Link Abstract Congenital syphilis (CS) cases have increased nearly eightfold during the past decade in the United States. CS occurs when Treponema pallidum, the causative bacteria of syphilis, is…
Article Link Abstract Background: Hypertensive disorders of pregnancy (HDP) remain a leading cause of maternal and perinatal morbidity in the United States. Despite advances in care, recent data suggest a…
Article Link ABSTRACT To evaluate contemporary trends in hypertensive disorders of pregnancy (HDP) prevalence by race and ethnicity, we conducted a cross-sectional study of 33,363,927 U.S. live births from 2016…
Article Link Abstract Background Women at a high risk of developing preeclampsia are recommended to have additional blood pressure surveillance, but frequent outpatient attendances are demanding for patients and the…
Article Link INTRODUCTION Sales of unpasteurized (raw) milk and milk products remain legal in at least 27 US states. Unpasteurized milk and milk products from cows, goats, and sheep continue…
Article Link AAbstract Objective Low-dose aspirin (LDA) reduces preeclampsia risk, yet prescribing rates among eligible pregnant patients remain low. This study aims to determine whether there are disparities in LDA…
Article Link Abstract Background It is well documented that single chronic conditions increase the risk of adverse pregnancy outcomes, but less is known about the impact of multiple chronic conditions…
Article Link Abstract Background Health-related social needs (HRSNs) contribute to poor obstetrics and gynecology (OB/GYN) outcomes. Community health worker (CHW) interventions are a promising model for connecting patients with social…
Article Link Abstract Background Primary care after pregnancy allows for cardiovascular risk factor modification amidst rising rates of cardiometabolic complications in pregnancy. However, postpartum primary care utilization is understudied, with…
Article Link ABSTRACT OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the odds of congenital syphilis in neonates of mothers with a history of adequately treated prepregnancy syphilis compared with those with no prepregnancy history…
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Article Link ABSTRACT OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the association between mode of delivery and incidence of new postpartum maternal psychiatric conditions in a national obstetric cohort. METHODS: This was an observational…
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A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis Article Link ABSTRACT OBJECTIVE: To assess associations between pregestational and early-gestational exposure to glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1 RAs) and maternal pregnancy complications. DATA SOURCES:…
Article Link ABSTRACT OBJECTIVE: To examine the effects of hospital obstetric unit closures on travel time to the nearest hospital-based obstetric services. METHODS: The 2010–2021 American Hospital Association Annual Survey…
Article Link ABSTRACT Secondary postpartum hemorrhage, defined as excessive bleeding 24 hours to 6–12 weeks after delivery, remains an uncommon but clinically significant contributor to maternal morbidity. Retained products of…
Article Link ABSTRACT OBJECTIVES Preterm birth and neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) admission are not only extremely stressful for the infant itself but can also impact parental mental health. This…
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Article Link Abstract Introduction Waterbirth is a pain relief option and a comfort measure not widely available in US hospitals. This study presents a secondary analysis of a randomized control…