Article Link Abstract Background Most medical responders are not adequately trained to recognize and treat maternal medical emergencies, including maternal cardiac arrest, and national credentialing standards do not exist. Obstetric…
Article Link Abstract Background Traditionally, hospital perinatal quality and rankings have been based on cesarean rates among nulliparous, term, singleton, vertex patients, and recently added unexpected term newborn complication rates…
Article Link Structured Abstract Background Severe nausea and vomiting of pregnancy and hyperemesis gravidarum are associated with adverse maternal, fetal, and child outcomes. The recurrence risk is reported to be…
Article Link Abstract Introduction Prior research has demonstrated associations between unintended pregnancy and adverse birth outcomes. The recent restrictions on abortion access may result in a rise in unintended pregnancy….
Article Link Abstract Objective To examine the relationships among years of experience and attitudes about birth among labor and delivery nurses and their individual cesarean rates for women with low-risk…
Article Link BACKGROUND Pregnant people who use substances face barriers accessing care. There are limited data on maternal and neonatal health in this population. Our objective was to determine the…
Article Link 1 INTRODUCTION Hypertensive disorders of pregnancy affect up to 8% of pregnancies globally and account for a significant number of maternal deaths worldwide [1]. The incidence of preeclampsia…
Article Link Abstract Objective To evaluate pharmacologic and psychotherapy treatment among individuals with postpartum depression or anxiety living in urban and rural areas of the United States. Methods This is…
Article Link Abstract Importance Clinical guidelines recommend routine screening for postpartum depression (PPD) during well-child visits. All but 5 US states provide Medicaid reimbursement to pediatric practitioners for screening mothers for…
Article Link Abstract Objective To conduct interdisciplinary fetal monitoring education focused on communication strategies to improve attitudes toward collaboration among members of the perinatal team. Design Participants received interdisciplinary fetal…
Article Link Abstract Objective To initiate quantification of blood loss (QBL) for all cesarean births to align with professional obstetric organizations’ recommendations and to reduce hemorrhage-related severe maternal morbidity (SMM)….
Article Link Abstract Objective To review and appraise the literature describing the individual- and system-level barriers preventing universal screening of pregnant individuals for substance use in prenatal care settings. Data…
Article Link INTRODUCTION The impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on sudden unexpected infant deaths (SUIDs) are poorly understood. Monitoring SUID trends may identify opportunities to reduce infant deaths. An analysis…
Article Link 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 or…
Article Link BACKGROUND Newborn jaundice is common and requires appropriate monitoring and treatment to prevent acute bilirubin encephalopathy and kernicterus. Minimizing total serum bilirubin (TsB) draws has many benefits, including…
Article Link Abstract Stillbirth is one of the most common adverse pregnancy outcomes, occurring in 1 in 160 deliveries in the United States. In an effort to provide a standardized…
Article Link Abstract Background Previous studies have found that unintended pregnancies are associated with late prenatal care and adverse pregnancy outcomes. Unintended pregnancy in nulliparous individuals who establish early prenatal…
Article Link Abstract Background Childbirth is a major event in a woman’s life, shaped by various factors including the individual’s circumstances, the birth process, the care provided, social support, and…
Article Link ABSTRACT The expanded maternal comorbidity index developed by Leonard et al uses pre-existing maternal health conditions (eg, hypertension, asthma) to produce a risk score that predicts severe maternal…
Article Link Article Link Abstract Background Aspirin has proved its efficacy in reducing the rate of preeclampsia in singleton pregnancy; however, there is discrepancy about the efficient dosage that should…
Article Link Abstract Background Opioid use disorder contributes to maternal morbidity and mortality in the United States. Little is known about how the patterns of buprenorphine dose and duration throughout…
Article Link Abstract Background Previous studies demonstrated that placental dysfunction leads to intrapartum fetal distress, particularly when an abnormal pattern of angiogenic markers is demonstrated at 36 weeks of gestation….
Article Link Abstract Objective Our objective was to determine if oxytocin discontinuation in the active phase of labor impacts the rate of cesarean delivery compared to continuation of oxytocin. Data…
A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis Article Link ABSTRACT OBJECTIVE: To perform a meta-analysis of randomized and quasi-randomized trials investigating whether endometrial closure is associated with the risk of uterine scar…
Article Link ABSTRACT Cases of syphilis during pregnancy (maternal syphilis) have risen dramatically in the United States in recent years, with racially minoritized groups experiencing high rates and large increases….
Article Link OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the association between patient-reported social needs and birth outcomes in a large cohort of pregnant people after implementation of a universal screening program. METHODS: We…
Article Link ABSTRACT OBJECTIVE: To examine the association between coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccination and spontaneous abortion. METHODS: We conducted a case–control study of clinically adjudicated spontaneous abortions (case group)…
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Article Link OBJECTIVE: To describe the association between syphilis treatment status and adverse pregnancy and neonatal outcomes among pregnancies complicated by syphilis. METHODS: Six jurisdictions that participated in SET-NET (Surveillance…
A Randomized Controlled Trial Article Link ABSTRACT OBJECTIVE: To compare prophylactic oral cephalexin and metronidazole with placebo for 48 hours after cesarean delivery following membrane rupture on the frequency of…
Article Link ABSTRACT Asthma affects up to 10% of pregnancies and confers risk to both mother and child. Adverse maternal outcomes associated with asthma include preeclampsia, preterm labor, and increased…