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…
Read More from Emergency Medicine News: What’s Working for COVID-19 Patients?
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…
Read More from AJOG MFM: COVID-19 in Pregnancy: Early Lessons
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….
The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) has spread rapidly across the world. With the sharp increase in the number of infections, the number of pregnant women and children with COVID-19 is…
In response to the Coronavirus pandemic, OSU-CHS is launching a new ECHO program to keep healthcare providers updated as the situation changes. This ECHO will be held weekly every Wednesday,…
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SOURCE: AJOG: Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Pandemic and Pregnancy ABSTRACT: The current coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pneumonia pandemic, caused by the severe acute respiratory syndrome 2 (SARS-CoV-2) virus, is spreading…
Read More from AJOG – Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Pandemic and Pregnancy
ABSTRACT As the world confronts coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), an illness caused by yet another emerging pathogen (severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 [SARS-CoV-2]), obstetric care providers are asking what…
AWHONN OK Section Conference is Cancelled due to COVID-19. More Information to come regarding a new date for later this year. AWHONN OK Conference April 2-3, 2020 (Tulsa) has been…
Read More from CANCELLATION NOTICE: AWHONN OK Conference April 2-3, 2020 (Tulsa) has been cancelled.
Abstract The nutritional and immunologic properties of human milk, along with clear evidence of dose-dependent optimal health outcomes for both mothers and infants, provide a compelling rationale to support exclusive…
ABSTRACT OBJECTIVE: To develop and validate a predictive risk calculator for cesarean delivery among women undergoing induction of labor. METHODS: We performed a population-based cohort study of all women who…
Abstract Preterm birth occurs in approximately 10% of all births in the United States and is a major contributor to perinatal morbidity and mortality (1–3). Prelabor rupture of membranes (PROM)…
Read More from ACOG Practice Bulletin no. 217: Prelabor Rupture of Membranes
Abstract Stillbirth is one of the most common adverse pregnancy outcomes, occurring in 1 in 160 deliveries in the United States. In developed countries, the most prevalent risk factors associated…
Read More from ACOG Obstetric Care Consensus No. 10: Management of Stillbirth
These infection prevention and control considerations are for healthcare facilities providing obstetric care for pregnant patients with confirmed coronavirus disease (COVID-19) or pregnant persons under investigation (PUI) in inpatient obstetric healthcare…
Frequently Asked Questions and Answers: Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) and Pregnancy Interim Considerations for Infection Prevention and Control of Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) in Inpatient Obstetric Healthcare Settings Interim Guidance…
Read More from COVID-19 in Pregnancy, Breastfeeding, and Inpatient OB Settings
The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) has confirmed that the continuing spread of coronavirus (COVID-19) in U.S. communities is likely. If you’re pregnant and worried about your and your baby’s…
The PSI Frontline Provider Webinar is designed for Obstetricians/Gynecologists, Family Practice Physicians, Internists, Nurse Practitioners, Nurses, Midwives, Physician’s Assistants, Lactation Consultants, and other primary care providers. The 2- part CME…
Read More from Postpartum Support International is offering a FrontLine Provider webinar series
Overview During this COCA Call, presenters will focus on current information about COVID-19 as it relates to children and pregnant women. Topics will include infection prevention and control measures in…
ABSTRACT: Blunt abdominal trauma is the leading type of traumatic injury in pregnancy, with motor vehicle crashes, falls, and assault being the most common etiologies. Several adverse outcomes can occur…
The CDC’s National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS) has released three reports that provide significant new insight into maternal mortality measurement in the United States, along with detailed data files…
Read More from CDC Releases Maternal Mortality Data for First Time Since 2007
Abstract Group B streptococcus (GBS) is the leading cause of newborn infection. The primary risk factor for neonatal GBS early-onset disease (EOD) is maternal colonization of the genitourinary and gastrointestinal…