Celeste Krewson, Assistant Editor

A recent study found insufficient evidence that oral furosemide reduces the risk of de novo postpartum hypertension, highlighting the need for close monitoring in the first 2 weeks after birth.

A study highlights chronic villitis as a specific placental injury associated with COVID-19, raising concerns about pregnancy complications such as preeclampsia and stillbirth.

Dr. Ulla-Britt Wennerholm explores the risks and benefits of induction for prolonged pregnancies, highlighting new research on optimal gestational age and outpatient induction trials.

A recent study highlights lasting platelet hyperreactivity in women with gestational diabetes mellitus, suggesting it could serve as a therapeutic target to mitigate long-term complications.

Discover how Sweden's national guidelines and early induction practices are improving outcomes for prolonged pregnancies, reducing stillbirths, and shaping global maternity care.

Review some of the top stories from the Contemporary OB/GYN website over the last week, and catch up on anything you may have missed.

Discover updated strategies for treating leukemia and lymphomas during pregnancy, emphasizing delayed delivery, chemotherapy safety, and multidisciplinary care for optimal maternal and fetal health.

A study found that 2 weeks of maternal bed rest significantly increases fetal weight and growth metrics in small for gestational age fetuses.

A study found that offering personalized management at 41 weeks of pregnancy significantly reduces adverse perinatal and neonatal outcomes.

A French study reveals that reduced episiotomy rates since a 2005 policy reform did not lead to significant increases in obstetric anal sphincter injuries, supporting safer childbirth practices.

Discover how pre-implantation genetic diagnosis (PGD) helps predict and prevent miscarriages, improve IVF outcomes, and ensure healthier pregnancies.

A recent study found that a single dose of intravenous iron in the third trimester is superior to oral iron in reducing anemia rates in pregnant women, ensuring better outcomes for mother and baby.

The new panels, leveraging rapid polymerase chain reaction technology, allow point of care sexually transmitted infection diagnosis in 20 minutes, enhancing targeted treatment and reducing follow-up losses.

A recent study found a rise in national support for over-the-counter and advance provision access to medication abortion, highlighting increased interest and demand for privacy and convenience.

A recent study reveals shifts in contraceptive preferences, highlighting increased use of natural family planning, declining reliance on hormonal methods, and the need for better access to reliable information.

Smoking cessation during pregnancy not only reduces pregnancy complications but also lowers the risk of relapse and new smoking initiation in the first postpartum year, according to a recent study.

A recent study highlights gaps in cervical cancer screening compliance, with fewer than 50% of human papillomavirus-positive, negative for intraepithelial lesion or malignancy patients receiving recommended follow-up testing within the guideline time frame.

A new study reveals that high radon exposure, especially when combined with smoking or air pollution, significantly raises the risk of gestational diabetes, highlighting the impact of environmental factors on maternal health.

The US Preventive Services Task Force emphasizes screening for osteoporosis in women aged 65 years and older and at-risk postmenopausal women aged under 65 years, citing moderate benefits in fracture prevention.

Review some of the top stories from the Contemporary OB/GYN website over the last week, and catch up on anything you may have missed.

A new study revealed disparities in menopause symptoms and care access between rural and urban women, highlighting the need for improved health equity and provider training.

A new study demonstrates the efficacy of a deep learning-based transperineal ultrasound system for evaluating bladder neck motion in women with stress urinary incontinence.

A recent survey highlighted limited knowledge about bariatric surgery's fertility benefits, despite its proven role in addressing obesity-related infertility and improving reproductive health.

Discover how MedStar Health’s Safe Baby Safe Moms program is scaling its proven maternal care model to support diverse communities across the DC and Maryland region.

Discover how MedStar Health's innovative program is improving outcomes and reducing disparities for mothers and children through tailored care and groundbreaking partnerships.

Discover how the updated 2024 American Society for Colposcopy and Cervical Pathology guidelines integrate extended human papillomavirus genotyping and precision medicine to enhance cervical cancer screening and risk management.

A large-scale study confirms that hormone therapy does not increase the risk of glioma, offering reassurance to postmenopausal women considering treatment.

A recent study highlights worsened walking and motor skills in postmenopausal women with multiple sclerosis, shedding light on the need to determine hormone therapy benefits.

A recent study highlights that leiomyoma recurrence and reintervention are common, with laparoscopic and abdominal myomectomy showing similar risks.

A novel ultrasound-based diagnostic algorithm with 98.1% sensitivity enables accurate stratification of patients with mesenchymal uterine malignancies, paving the way for personalized care.