Article Link Abstract Objective To examine factors associated with cesarean birth by race and ethnicity in a health system with a large proportion of midwife-attended births. Design Retrospective cohort study…
Effective Patient–Physician Communication Article Link Abstract Effective communication between physicians and patients is the cornerstone of the patient -physician relationship. Effective communication practices can build positive relationships, enable sharing power,…
Analysis From the 2024–2025 Immunization Campaign in France Article Link OBJECTIVE: To assess the safety of the respiratory syncytial virus prefusion F protein (RSVpreF) vaccine in pregnant women during the…
Article Link ABSTRACT Measles is a highly contagious infectious disease caused by the measles virus. Recent declines in population-level immunity and outbreaks linked to imported cases have led to the…
Read More from ACOG: Measles in Pregnancy-Clinical Considerations and Challenges
Article Link ABSTRACT OBJECTIVE: To assess the association between opioid exposure in the childbirth period and persistent postpartum opioid use and to evaluate whether there are differential associations based on…
Read More from ACOG: Postpartum Persistent Opioid Use After Opioid Exposure for Childbirth
Article Link Abstract Importance Infant mortality, ie, death within the first year of life, serves as a critical health indicator. Objective To evaluate the association of maternal residence in counties with no…
Read More from JAMA: Maternity Care Access and Infant Mortality
Article Link Abstract Objective The ARRIVE trial showed that induction of labor in low-risk nulliparous individuals at 39 weeks reduced cesarean delivery. We sought to determine whether publication of the…
Article Link ABSTRACT Background The consequences of untreated perinatal mental health conditions are well-established, yet fewer than one in five women experiencing perinatal mental health distress receive treatment. Although recommendations…
Read More from Birth: Provider Perceptions of Perinatal Mental Healthcare Access
Article Link Abstract Problem Collaboration between midwives and obstetricians is insufficiently developed in Swiss and other healthcare systems. Background Collaboration in maternity care impacts birth outcomes. Previous studies have focused on determinants of collaboration, but it…
Article Link ABSTRACT Buprenorphine use in pregnancy and postpartum for individuals with opioid use disorder (OUD) decreases maternal and fetal morbidity and mortality. Extended-release buprenorphine overcomes barriers to sublingual buprenorphine,…
Article Link Abstract This Clinical Practice Update provides revised guidance on the use of brexanolone and zuranolone in the postpartum period for depression that has onset in the third trimester…
Read More from ACOG: Zuranolone and Brexanolone for the Treatment of Postpartum Depression
Article Link ABSTRACT Perinatal substance exposure is evolving rapidly, often before data on exposure outcomes are available. New exposures to substances include adulterants found in established drug supplies such as…
Read More from ACOG: Emerging Substances and Perinatal Health: A Narrative Review
Article Link Abstract Shoulder dystocia is an obstetrical emergency associated with fetal morbidity and mortality. Mechanical obstruction and failure of fetal shoulder rotation prevent their descent into the pelvis. Current…
Read More from AJOG: Reverse Løvset maneuver for shoulder dystocia
Article Link Abstract Cervical ripening and induction and augmentation of labor are common procedures in labor and birth units. The potential risks and benefits of the procedures should be explained…
Read More from NWH: Cervical Ripening and Labor Induction and Augmentation, 6th Edition
Article Link Abstract Cannabis use among pregnant individuals presents ongoing challenges and opportunities for nursing professionals. This practice article examines current trends, motivations, and implications of cannabis consumption during pregnancy…
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 Hypertensive disorders are a common complication of pregnancy, with secondary hypertension presenting in up to 11% of cases of chronic hypertension. There are numerous causes of secondary…
Article Link Abstract Background Recent evidence from the Chronic Hypertension and Pregnancy trial demonstrates that treatment of even mild chronic hypertension during pregnancy reduces the risk of severe adverse maternal,…
Read More from AJOG: Antihypertensive treatment adherence during pregnancy by race and ethnicity
Article Link Abstract Background Worsening neonatal outcomes over time among planned vaginal births following a previous cesarean were reported in Canada; what drove the change remained unclear. Objective We aimed…
Article Link Abstract Objective Understanding the rates and timing of postpartum complications can facilitate timely screening and management to reduce preventable morbidity and mortality. The aim of this study was…
Article Link Abstract Background Low maternal socioeconomic status (SES) has been associated with adverse pregnancy outcomes (APOs). However, the heterogeneity of SES measures used across studies precludes a clear understanding…
Article Link Abstract The Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine collaborated with the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists and the Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development…
Article Link Abstract Objective We sought to describe characteristics of pregnant Medicaid beneficiaries seeking emergency care in early pregnancy and to identify risk factors, specifically social drivers of health (SDOH),…
Article Link ABSTRACT Whole blood (WB) has been shown to improve outcomes in military acute trauma patients and, to a limited extent, in civilian trauma and acute obstetric hemorrhage. The…
Read More from O&G Open: Whole Blood in the Management of Postpartum Hemorrhage
Article Link ABSTRACT Amniotic fluid embolism (AFE) is a rare, life-threatening obstetric event associated with extremely high maternal and perinatal morbidity and mortality with no known definitive pathophysiologic pathway. Current…
Article Link Abstract Background and objective: We describe the kinetics of maternally derived antibodies in infants in the first 6 months of life following 2- or 3-dose maternal vaccination during pregnancy…
Article Link Abstract Problem Collaboration between midwives and obstetricians is insufficiently developed in Swiss and other healthcare systems. Background Collaboration in maternity care impacts birth outcomes. Previous studies have focused on determinants of collaboration, but it…
A Randomized Controlled Trial Article Link OBJECTIVE: To compare the efficacy of 162 mg vs 81 mg aspirin daily for the prevention of preterm preeclampsia (less than 37 weeks of…
Read More from ACOG: Comparison of 162 mg and 81 mg Aspirin for Prevention of Preeclampsia
Article Link Abstract Background While the importance of providing detailed information about potential obstetric emergencies is widely acknowledged, it is often inconsistently addressed in routine care for nulliparous women. Objective…
Article Link Abstract Background Low-dose aspirin (LDA) has been shown to reduce the risk of preterm preeclampsia, particularly when initiated early in pregnancy. However, the safety of starting LDA before…