Obstetrics

Maternal Mortality in Pregnancy

May 02, 2021

A presentation at the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology’s (ACOG) Annual Clinical and Scientific Meeting, which started on April 30, discussed maternal mortality in pregnancy and how physicians can reduce rates.

Examining the efficacy of cord clamp delay

May 01, 2021

Most guidance recommends a delay of at least 30 seconds in cord clamping following delivery. A presentation at the virtual 2021 Pediatric Academic Societies meeting looks at the research.

Using vitamin D to mitigate risk of childhood asthma in offspring of mothers with asthma

April 28, 2021

Maternal asthma is a major risk factor for a child also developing asthma. A report examines whether vitamin D sufficiency in pregnancy can change that risk.

Examining mortality in infants with prenatal opioid exposure

April 21, 2021

A study offers much needed information on the rate of infant mortality in infants who have prenatal exposure to opioids.

Possible Link Found Between Adult-Onset Heart Failure, Preterm Birth

April 12, 2021

A higher risk of adult-onset heart failure was found in this Swedish study that investigated its association with singleton live births before 37 weeks gestation.

Dermatoses of Pregnancy

April 12, 2021

Curbside Consults delivers expert perspectives from physicians outside of the OB/GYN specialty to provide insight into various health issues affecting pregnant women. This new section is the brainchild of Editorial Advisory Board member Christine Isaacs, MD.

Maternal caffeine consumption and birth size

April 01, 2021

A study has found that caffeine consumption during pregnancy, even in amounts less than the recommended 200 mg per day, is linked to smaller neonatal anthropometric measurements.

Pregnancy Hypertensive Disorders Increase Risk of Premature Death

March 23, 2021

Women diagnosed with hypertensive disorders of pregnancy have an increased risk of premature mortality, particularly from cardiovascular disease.

Snapshot: Protocol 3 - Opioid Use, Misuse, and Addiction in Pregnancy and Postpartum

March 12, 2021

In this protocol, Terplan reviews screening for substance use and diagnosis and management of addiction during pregnancy, labor and delivery, and postpartum. The information is presented against the backdrop of the current opioid crisis. Tables on medication choice and protocols and on risk and protective factors for neonatal abstinence syndrome (NAS) are included.

Tools and strategies to improve outcomes for perinatal opioid use disorder

March 10, 2021

Obstetric providers can play a central role in identifying patients with opioid use disorder and linking them to life-saving treatment.