This quiz goes over the major takeaways from the November 2018 article by Anthony N. Imudia, MD, and Rachel G. Sprague, MD
Management of OSA in pregnant women should continue through the postpartum period and should be multidisciplinary.
It may surprise some ob/gyns to know that their local Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children, more commonly known as WIC, is anxious to partner with them to improve the health and well-being of the families they serve.
It may surprise some ob/gyns to know that their local Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children, more commonly known as WIC, is anxious to partner with them to improve the health and well-being of the families they serve.
There are several features in a woman’s personal or family history that should raise suspicion for potential involvement of an underlying genetic mutation and prompt genetic counseling/testing.
Protocol 18: Peripartum Cardiomyopathy
Bladder health is an important component of a woman’s well-being, and overactive bladder (OAB) remains a multifactorial symptom complex that gynecologists are uniquely positioned to address. This article summarizes guidelines for diagnosis and treatment, highlighting special considerations for management of OAB across women’s life span.
Bladder health is an important component of a woman’s well-being, and overactive bladder (OAB) remains a multifactorial symptom complex that gynecologists are uniquely positioned to address. This article summarizes guidelines for diagnosis and treatment, highlighting special considerations for management of OAB across women’s life span.
In high-risk patients, use of ultrasound for prenatal diagnosis of this anomaly can enable cesarean delivery and avoid rupture of fetal vessels.
When a case has unfortunate outcomes, obstetrical team members feel unsettled. Not only has an unanticipated, undesired outcome occurred for the patient and family, but team members also may question whether they did everything possible.
When a case has unfortunate outcomes, obstetrical team members feel unsettled. Not only has an unanticipated, undesired outcome occurred for the patient and family, but team members also may question whether they did everything possible.
A new update on Zika virus and pregnant women was shared during an ad-hoc session at the 36th SMFM Pregnancy Meeting in Atlanta, Georgia.
A new update on Zika virus and pregnant women was shared during an ad-hoc session at the 36th SMFM Pregnancy Meeting in Atlanta, Georgia.
Interstitial cystitis/bladder pain syndrome (IC/BPS) is now recognized as a common etiology in women with chronic pelvic pain.
The Perinatal Quality Foundation's exam tests clinician knowledge of fetal heart rate monitoring technology using simulation.
This forceps-aided rotation can be used when the fetus is occiput posterior and the head is low in the pelvis.
The problems go beyond fetal metabolic programming. Obesity has effects on fetal neurodevelopment.
This forceps-aided rotation can be used when the fetus is occiput posterior and the head is low in the pelvis.
Prior to the 1980s, because labor after a previous cesarean delivery was believed to be dangerous, many obstetricians recommended repeat cesareans for all subsequent births to women with a previous such delivery. Since then, TOLAC has been advocated as a reasonable alternative for women with a previous cesarean delivery via a low transverse uterine incision.
The problems go beyond fetal metabolic programming. Obesity has effects on fetal neurodevelopment.
In this Medical News Minute, Dr. Bobby Lazzara discusses some of the reasons why women are avoiding cervical smear testing for HPV.
A peak in hot fl ash reports was observed in July, while January had a trough in hot fl ash reports.
How would a male gynecologist begin to know anything about a woman's orgasm? Easy. In my pre-operative counseling for hysterectomy I discuss sexuality, orgasm, and hysterectomy. And I tell my patient that a year later I'm going to ask her about it. But this is not a controlled scientific study, so before telling you what I am hearing, let's look at some real data.
COVID-19 presents a significant threat to our communities, our patients, and our families. As the pandemic continues, more will be learned about how this virus behaves and what we can do to keep ourselves and our patients safe.
A recent study found immigrants are less likely to receive postpartum care in states that restrict insurance coverage.
A better understanding of the care and outcomes of women with severe morbidity who survive should provide insight into ways to improve care for all women and reduce both severe morbidity and mortality.