Obstetrics

Esther H. Chung, MD, discusses how earlier fertility education, emotional screening, and structured referrals can improve patient experiences and outcomes in infertility care.

“The data show that Tdap vaccination during pregnancy is an effective way to protect infants from a serious disease at a time when they are most at risk," said Rochelle Walensky, MD, MPH.

Take a look back at our coverage (so far) of the 2026 ACOG meeting in Washington, DC

The review of over 120 studies published since 2024 found no credible evidence linking HPV vaccination to serious adverse pregnancy outcomes or other long-term health risks.

Contemporary OB/GYN will be on site in Washington, D.C. to cover the latest data out of the 75th Annual ACOG Clinical & Scientific Meeting.

"Results remained similar in subgroup analyses of early- and late-onset, and preterm and term preeclampsia," according to findings.

Effective January 1, 2027, the Current Procedural Terminology codes will replace the global maternity payment model to bill for antepartum, labor, delivery, and postpartum phases.

Ramu Perni highlights how the "one tube" workflow streamlines obstetric practices by enabling add-on RBC and platelet antigen tests.

The incidence of SUI at 6 weeks post partum was 8.7% for the PEFLOW group compared to 13.9% for those receiving usual care (P = .03).

Scott Sullivan, MD, highlights that a third of Virginia is a maternity desert, creating even more severe gaps for patients requiring maternal-fetal medicine.

Routine ultrasound screening at 35 to 37 weeks demonstrates limited accuracy for large-for-gestational age according to new data published in AJOG.

New data from JAMA Cardiology indicates that 17.8% of women developed hypertension within 7 years of their first pregnancy, influenced by genetics, BMI, and HDP history.

In this discussion, Ramu Perni, MD, MBA, details the benefits of using a non-invasive prenatal red blood cell fetal antigen test for pregnancies affected by or at risk for HDFN.

According to Karen Yeo, PhD, the use of 100 to 200 PBPK models is moving drug administration toward a more personalized, informed decision-making process for pregnant women.

Azad and colleagues at Columbia University found that drug overdose, homicide, and suicide are the leading causes of death among pregnant and postpartum women.

Adnan I. Qureshi, MD, advocates for the integration of neurologists into obstetric teams to manage the increased stroke risk among pregnant persons with a previous stroke.

Simon highlights the "seamless handoff" between FQHCs and OB hospitalists as a vital mechanism for maintaining delivery access in rural and underserved communities.

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Adnan I. Qureshi, MD, calls for a multidisciplinary action plan that integrates neurologists into obstetric teams to manage increased recurring stroke risk in pregnancy.

Willow Innovations launched 7 new breastfeeding and maternal care accessories to support postpartum care from feeding to storage of breast milk.

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Among a survey of over 800 providers, menopause care was the top area for expected greatest improvement over the next 5 years.

Lam-Rachlin reported that the software did not add time to the examinations and, in some instances, appeared to speed up the process by providing a rapid preliminary analysis.

Adnan I. Qureshi, MD, reports that women with a history of stroke have 2-fold higher odds of recurrence during pregnancy and the 6-week postpartum period.

Sara Perelmuter advocates for routine postpartum screening and provider education on lactation-safe therapies when dealing with GSL symptoms.