Labor and Delivery

March 28, 2022

This Consult has been endorsed by the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) and replaces the Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine's (SMFM) Statement #4, Implementation of the use of antenatal corticosteroids in the late preterm birth period in women at risk for preterm delivery, August 2016.

June 16, 2021

Healthy diets are known to reduce risks of chronic diseases, but what is known about their impact on common pregnancy complications?

December 23, 2020

Researchers suggest that administering antibiotics after the incision may even benefit the child’s immune development later in life.

December 21, 2020

Allegations in this case include negligence in performing a McRoberts maneuver and unnecessary vacuum-assisted extraction.

December 09, 2020

All healthcare providers attending vaginal deliveries must be prepared to handle this unpredictable obstetric emergency. Knowledge of the maneuvers employed for alleviation of shoulder dystocia is relevant not only for obstetric residents and attending house staff, but also for family practitioners, nurses, and nurse midwives. The reported incidence varies in the literature, ranging from 0.2% to 3.0%.

November 25, 2020

The results of this retrospective study reflect experience with both vaginal and cesarean deliveries early in the pandemic, in comparison with similar periods in 2018 and 2019.

November 23, 2020

Pregnant women with autoimmune-related interstitial lung disease (ILD) can have safe pregnancy outcomes if closely monitored by a multidisciplinary team of physicians.

November 16, 2020

This case presents a unique dynamic involving certified nurse midwives; following protocols enhanced defensibility.

November 03, 2020

November is Prematurity Awareness Month. Here are a few quick facts.

November 02, 2020

On Friday, Oct. 30, Elizabeth A. Howell, MD, MPP, led a presentation on the intertwined racial and ethnic disparities in maternal and infant health that exist for women and babies of color.