ACOG Green Journal: Syphilis in Pregnancy
ABSTRACT Despite a national plan to eliminate syphilis by 2005, recent trends have reversed previously achieved progress in the United States. After a nadir between 2000 and 2013, rates of…
AJOG: SMFM Special Statement: Operative vaginal delivery: checklists for performance and documentation
The frequency of operative vaginal delivery has been declining, even though it can be an attractive alternative to cesarean delivery in selected cases. Performance of operative vaginal delivery required consideration…
ACOG Practice Bulletin No. 221: External Cephalic Version
Abstract In the United States, there is a widespread belief that the overall cesarean birth rate is higher than necessary. Efforts are being directed toward decreasing the number of these…
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Register now for the joint Take Control Initiative and UCSF Bixby Center contraceptive training June 12 and 19
Announcing an awesome training opportunity! The joint Take Control Initiative and UCSF Bixby Center contraceptive training have been rescheduled and reformatted to virtual! And, they will still provide that much needed CME at…
ACOG: Protection by Exclusion – Another Missed Opportunity to Include Pregnant Women in Research During the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Pandemic
ABSTRACT Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is a novel infectious disease that started in Wuhan, China, and has rapidly spread all across the world. With limited ability to contain the virus…
ACOG: Early Acute Respiratory Support for Pregnant Patients With Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Infection
ABSTRACT The present coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic is affecting pregnant patients worldwide. Although it appears that the severity of disease is reduced in pregnant patients, some are likely to…
ACOG: Examining Inequities Associated With Changes in Obstetric and Gynecologic Care Delivery During the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Pandemic
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…
Register now for AWHONN’s May 5 Webinar: From Chaos to Calm: Developing a Self-Care Toolkit for COVID-19 and Beyond
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…
Register now for SMFM’s May 6th Webinar on Management Considerations for COVID+ Pregnant Patients
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…
Register now for CMQCC/CPQCC April 29 Webinar: Supporting your Perinatal Units During COVID-19: Mental Health Considerations for Patients and Healthcare Workers
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…
CDC Interim guidance to prevent mother-to-child transmission of hepatitis B virus during COVID-19-related disruptions in routine preventive services
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…
Register now for SMFM’s Webinar on Health Inequities and COVID-19
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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OPQIC COVID-19 Resources
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…
CDC Recommendations for Hepatitis C Screening Among Adults — United States, 2020
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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Commentary in Pediatrics: COVID-19 in Children: Initial Characterization of the Pediatric Disease
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…
AJOG/SMFM: COVID-19 infection among asymptomatic and symptomatic pregnant women: Two weeks of confirmed presentations to an affiliated pair of New York City hospitals
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….
SMFM April 8 Webinar: COVID-19 in Pregnancy: Update on Societal Guidance and Real Life Experiences
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…
ACOG Committee Opinion No. 726: Hospital Disaster Preparedness for Obstetricians and Facilities Providing Maternity Care
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…
April is Child Abuse Prevention Month
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…
AAP Policy Statement: Abusive Head Trauma in Infants and Children
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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ACOG Practice Bulletin No. 219: Operative Vaginal Birth
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…
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ACOG Committee Opinion No. 804: Physical Activity and Exercise During Pregnancy and the Postpartum Period
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…
OBRC & OMMB are hosting a Breastfeeding and COVID-19 Webinar Panel with Q&A on April 8, 2020 at 2PM
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…
AAP: Initial Guidance: Management of Infants Born to Mothers with COVID-19
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…
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AAP: FAQs: Management of Infants Born to COVID-19 Mothers with Suspected or Confirmed 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:…
Emergency Medicine News: What’s Working for COVID-19 Patients?
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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ACOG Green Journal: Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) and Pregnancy – Responding to a Rapidly Evolving Situation
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…
JAMA: Possible Vertical Transmission of SARS-CoV-2 From an Infected Mother to Her Newborn
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…
The Safety of Birth in Hospitals and Birth Centers: A Joint Statement by ACOG, SMFM, AAFP, and ACNM
March 30, 2020: SMFM, ACOG, AAFP and ACNM issued a statement on the safety of birth in hospitals and birth centers….