September 3rd 2025
A study highlights common, preventable risk factors such as obesity and diabetes that could impact outcomes.
September 2nd 2025
Perinatal depression linked to increased midlife cardiovascular disease risk
June 26th 2024A recent study revealed a 36% increased risk of cardiovascular disease among women with perinatal depression, highlighting the need for incorporating reproductive health assessment into cardiovascular health evaluations.
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Study finds lateral episiotomy lowers obstetric anal sphincter injury risk
June 20th 2024A recent study finds that lateral episiotomy is a safe and effective procedure for reducing obstetric anal sphincter injuries in nulliparous women, highlighting its potential benefits during instrumental births.
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Psychological therapies found effective against childbirth-related PTSD
June 17th 2024A recent analysis found decreased incidence and symptom frequency of childbirth-related posttraumatic stress disorder following multiple therapies, ranging from cognitive behavioral therapy to music therapy.
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Rising prevalence of hypertensive disorders of pregnancy reported
June 10th 2024A recent study reveals a significant increase in hypertensive disorders among pregnant individuals in the United States from 2010 to 2021, highlighting the need for focused public health measures to mitigate modifiable risk factors.
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Ob-gyn interest endures in a post-Dobbs world
June 7th 2024The Dobbs v Jackson Women’s Health Organization decision has significantly influenced ob-gyn residency applications, particularly in states with complete abortion bans, leading to notable shifts in applicant preferences and program dynamics.
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Addressing maternal health inequities: Insights from CDC's Wanda Barfield
May 31st 2024Wanda Barfield, MD, MPH, highlights significant racial disparities in maternal mortality and emphasizes the importance of collaborative efforts and data-driven approaches to improve maternal health outcomes in the United States.
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Similar delivery times between misoprostol dosages among obese patients reported
May 29th 2024A recent study found that obese patients undergoing induction of labor experienced similar delivery times regardless of whether they received 50 μg or 25 μg of vaginal misoprostol, though multiparous patients showed faster delivery with the higher dosage.
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Major adverse pregnancy outcomes linked to long-term risk of kidney disease
May 28th 2024A recent study highlighted the significant association between adverse pregnancy outcomes and an elevated long-term risk of chronic kidney disease, emphasizing the need for heightened awareness and monitoring.
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Study finds youth with developmental disabilities less likely to access reproductive health care
May 22nd 2024A recent study reveals that adolescents with autism and other developmental disabilities have fewer visits to obstetrician-gynecologists and lower hormonal contraceptive use compared to their typically developing peers, highlighting a need for improved reproductive health services.
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Addressing racial and ethnic disparities in brachial plexus birth Injury
May 20th 2024Mary Claire B. Manske, MD, discusses her findings on the unexplained increased risk of brachial plexus birth injury among Black and Hispanic infants, highlighting the need for improved prenatal care and further research.
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