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COVID-19 vaccination during pregnancy reduces risk of infant infectionA booster dose of mRNA COVID-19 vaccination during pregnancy increases protection of infants from infection and related hospitalization.
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New records-sharing rule could have damaging side effectErrors in patient records are surprisingly common, so easing access to them could harm outcomes.
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Vulvovaginal disease in the inpatient setting: Part 2In part 2 of this review, more vulvovaginal diseases are examined.
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Devon Ramaeker, MD, discusses the diagnostic benefits and future of genetic testingDevon Ramaeker, MD, dives into the expansion of prenatal genetic testing, improvements in early diagnosis of anomalies, and patient education.
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“I want to do this for my baby”: The woes of pregnancy and addictionSubstance use disorder may prove to be a significant issue for some mothers. In this article, experts discuss a case of addiction in pregnancy, analyzing the patient's medical history and psychosocial state.
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Why I started a pharmaceutical companyPublished as a promotional supplement to Contemporary OB/GYN.
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Combined hormonal contraceptives merit risk assessment in patients with obesityCombined hormonal contraceptives such as the combined oral contraceptive pill, the patch, and the vaginal ring each have unique considerations for use in patients with obesity.
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Safety of cefazolin has been underestimated for GBS prophylaxis during laborBoth undertreatment and overtreatment were common in this cohort of penicillin-allergic pregnant women with Group B Streptococcus (GBS).
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Panel discussion: Impacts of climate change on women's healthSenior Editor Angie DeRosa sat down Drs. Bekkar, DeNicola, Pandipati and Abel to discuss findings from a recent study on the association with air pollution and heat exposure with adverse obstetrical outcomes, such as preterm birth and stillbirth.
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ACP joins chorus opposing possible Supreme Court abortion decisionPhysician group leaders have “grave concern” ruling would hurt patients’ rights.
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Urodynamics and the role of lidocaineExplore the potential benefits and considerations of utilizing intraurethral lidocaine jelly during urodynamic studies for bladder testing, as we delve into research findings on patient discomfort, voiding metrics, and diagnostic precision.
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Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine Consult Series #53: Intrahepatic Cholestasis of PregnancyIntrahepatic cholestasis of pregnancy (ICP) occurs in the second and third trimesters of pregnancy and is characterized by pruritus and elevated serum bile acid concentrations.
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Addressing inequities in cancer care starts with awarenessAlexander B. Olawaiye, MD, discusses how social and biological determinants can affect care outcomes across cancer subtypes and what steps community and academic oncologists can take to ensure these disparities are recognized.
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Contraception and its impact on acneUnderstanding the effects is imperative for patient satisfaction.
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Breaking bad habits at your practiceBreaking the chains of habit and tradition can have a positive impact on your practice and wellbeing.
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Algorithmic precision in identifying inherited bleeding disorders during pregnancyA new study study showcased the accuracy of an algorithm in identifying pregnant patients with inherited bleeding disorders, unlocking new possibilities for precision healthcare.
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The next chapter for interoperability is upon usAs health care leaders navigate our transition from life in a pandemic to a world where COVID-19 is an endemic disease, interoperability will likely be top of mind.
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A new focus on workplace violence at health care settingsPhysicians and other health care workers are uniquely and disproportionately at risk of workplace violence.
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Tips for capturing specialty practice revenue3 tips and tricks for practices looking to boost the bottom line.
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Secondary cytoreductive surgery in recurrent ovarian cancerAmer Karam, MD, discusses the role of secondary cytoreductive surgery in ovarian cancer and the need for careful patient selection, plus the results from 3 clinical trials and the key differences between these efforts.
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Fever and facial swelling in a neonateAn 18-day-old girl whose right cheek had become increasingly red and warm over 24 hours was directly admitted to an inpatient unit. She had firmness and pain to the affected area, fussiness, increased sleeping, and poor feeding, preferring the bottle to breastfeeding. What's the diagnosis?
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Impact of marijuana: Frequently asked questionsWith growing public endorsement of the potential benefits of marijuana, it is important for health care providers to effectively counsel patients regarding its effects on fertility and future offspring.
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Jihong Liu, ScD, explains how to improve perinatal outcomes in COVID patientsDiscover key strategies OB-GYNs can use to protect pregnant women from severe COVID-19 risks and ensure healthier maternal outcomes.
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Updates on emergency contraceptionNearly half (45%) of all pregnancies in the United States from 2015 to 2019 were unintended.
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Farah Amro, MD, discusses leaving the placenta in situ for patients with placenta accreta spectrumFarah Amro, MD, shares her research at the 2025 ACOG ACSM on leaving the placenta in situ in select patients with placenta accreta spectrum.
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Inflation eases slightly in JulyFalling energy prices offset modest gains in other categories
