ABSTRACT The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic is a public health emergency requiring significant changes in obstetric and gynecologic health care delivery to minimize the risk of transmission to healthy…
The COVID-19 pandemic has created a chaotic state, causing stress and anxiety through the disruption of most facets of our personal and professional lives. Self-efficacy and resilience are key to…
WEBINAR: Join SMFM on Wednesday, May 6 at 11:00 AM (CT) for a no-cost webinar with Drs. Torre Halscott, Jason Vaught, and Sindhu Srivinas on SMFM’s latest COVID-19 publication, “Management…
The speakers will discuss ways to support the mental health of patients, families, and healthcare workers in perinatal units during the COVID-19 pandemic. The webinar will conclude with a short…
This guidance is being provided to ensure that certain safety nets are in place to prevent mother-to-child hepatitis B virus (HBV) transmission in the event of significant COVID-19 pandemic-related disruptions…
Join SMFM on April 15 at 11 AM (CT) for a webinar with Drs. Sarahn Wheeler and Allison Bryant Mantha, “Health Inequities and COVID-19.”…
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As we continue to learn more about the novel coronavirus, we have added a page to keep the resources all together for your convenience. The page is under the What’s…
Summary Hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection is a major source of morbidity and mortality in the United States. HCV is transmitted primarily through parenteral exposures to infectious blood or body…
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Andrea T. Cruz and Steven L. Zeichner, COVID-19 in Children: Initial Characterization of the Pediatric Disease Pediatrics April 2020, e20200834; DOI: https://doi.org/10.1542/peds.2020-0834…
Abstract: The novel corona virus 2019, or COVID-19, infection has rapidly spread through the New York metropolitan area since the first reported case in the state on March 1, 2020….
On Wednesday, April 8 at 11 AM CT, Drs. Emily Miller and Sindhu Srinivas will present, “COVID-19 in Pregnancy: Update on Societal Guidance and Real Life Experiences.” Zoom: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_A0Mz4gu6Tv–2LpqSVk96g…
ABSTRACT: Large-scale catastrophic events and infectious disease outbreaks highlight the need for disaster planning at all community levels. Features unique to the obstetric population (including antepartum, intrapartum, postpartum and neonatal…
Prevent Child Abuse America offers a variety of links and resources. The Oklahoma State Department of Health offers a free child abuse prevention hotline available: 1-800-522-3511…
Abusive head trauma (AHT) remains a significant cause of morbidity and mortality in the pediatric population, especially in young infants. In the past decade, advancements in research have refined medical…
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Abstract Despite significant changes in management of labor and delivery over the past few decades, operative vaginal birth remains an important component of modern labor management, accounting for 3.3% of…
Read More from ACOG Practice Bulletin No. 219: Operative Vaginal Birth
Abstract Exercise, defined as physical activity consisting of planned, structured, and repetitive bodily movements done to improve one or more components of physical fitness, is an essential element of a…
Please join for the most current recommendations about breastfeeding during the COVID-19 pandemic. There is a lot of confusion and concern over whether it is safe to keep mothers and…
ABSTRACT COVID-19, the disease caused by the novel coronavirusSARS-CoV-2, has led to an unprecedented global pandemic affecting persons of all ages. Severe respiratory disease can occur in adults, particularly the…
Read More from AAP: Initial Guidance: Management of Infants Born to Mothers with COVID-19
Based on current limited evidence, the AAP has published Frequently Asked Questions to provide initial guidance for the management of infants born to mothers with confirmed and suspected COVID-19. FAQs:…
What’s Working for COVID-19 Patients: Pearls of wisdom in clinical care/ED management of COVID-19 patients in a New York hospital. Link is updated by Emergency Medicine News. Emergency Medicine…
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As coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) rapidly spreads, obstetricians must keep up to date on the latest information; although guidelines for pregnant women have been rapidly developed, many questions remain. ACOG…
Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) is highly infectious, with multiple possible routes of transmission. Controversy exists regarding whether SARS-CoV-2 can be transmitted in utero from an infected mother…
March 30, 2020: SMFM, ACOG, AAFP and ACNM issued a statement on the safety of birth in hospitals and birth centers….
This limited initial US experience suggests a need for immediate changes in obstetric clinical practice. Two of seven (28.6%) confirmed COVID-19-positive were asymptomatic upon admission, and these same two soon…
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March 19, 2020: SMFM hosted a live webinar with Drs. Judette Louis, Christina Han, and Kimberly Ma, “COVID-19 in Pregnancy: Preparing your Obstetrical Units.” The recorded version of this webinar is available here: Society for Maternal…
We’ve created a document for you to use in educating patients on how to seek help if they think they have COVID-19. The word document is so you can add…
Read More from OPQIC COVID-19 Flyer: What should I do if I think I have COVID-19 AND I am pregnant?
Society for Maternal Fetal Medicine (SMFM) and the Society for Obstetric Anesthesia and Perinatology (SOAP) issues a new statement, Labor and Delivery COVID-19 Considerations…
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SMFM released a podcast featuring Drs. Laura Riley, Brenna Hughes, and Suwan Mehra as they discuss frequently asked questions from MFMs about COVID-19. (Listener Note: Since this episode was recorded,…
The March 25, 2020 webinar recording is available. SFMF Webinar Recording: COVID-19 and ICU: Respiratory Failure in Pregnancy….