Obstetrics

New respiratory support system to reduce intubation or death

June 22, 2021

An investigation looks into whether a new respiratory support system reduces intubation or death in the delivery room.

A healthy diet from conception to the second trimester reduces risk of pregnancy complications

June 16, 2021

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

Bronchopulmonary dysplasia in very preterm infants

June 16, 2021

A report offers the first epidemiological data that applied new criteria for bronchopulmonary dysplasia.

Behavioral counseling interventions for pregnancy weight

June 15, 2021

“Promoting healthy weight gain during pregnancy is important for both pregnant people and their babies,” said Task Force member Aaron Caughey, MD, MPP, MPH, PhD, a professor and chair of ob/gyn at Oregon Health & Science University in Portland.

Breast milk fortification with formula powder vs. human milk fortifier

June 14, 2021

Although fortification of expressed breast milk (EBM) via commercially available human milk fortifiers (HMF) has been shown to increase short-term weight and length among preterm very low-birth-weight (VLMW) neonates, widespread adoption of HMF is hampered by high cost and the increased risk of severe adverse events.

Pregnancy for women with cystic fibrosis

June 14, 2021

A pending prospective, multi-center study will assess whether mothers with cystic fibrosis can maintain their health if they become pregnant.

Beyond the Pandemic: Articles and Resources for Self-Education

June 11, 2021

This list was compiled by Christine R. Isaacs, MD; and William M. Leininger, MD, as a supplement to their presentation from the 2021 American College for Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) Annual Clinical and Scientific Meeting (ACSM), held virtually April 30-May 2.