Obstetrics

Shefali Mavani Shastri, MD, FACOG, addresses the complex intersection of cultural, religious, and medical factors affecting fertility treatment decisions among Muslim women during fasting holidays.

Review some of the top stories from the Contemporary OB/GYN website over the last week, and catch up on anything you may have missed.

Delve into the complex interplay between genital infections, antibiotic treatments, and the heightened risk of preterm birth, underscored by recent research findings in Antibiotics.

Cande Ananth, PhD, MPH, discusses a study exposing discrepancies in CDC maternal mortality data, highlighting errors in tracking methods and persistent racial disparities in maternal mortality rates.

Discover the need for improved evidence-based research on maternal vaccine safety, especially in underrepresented low-income settings, as highlighted by a recent study.

A recent study suggests that adherence to plant-based diets significantly decreases the risk of developing hypertensive disorders of pregnancy, shedding light on dietary interventions for maternal health.

Explore the detriments of activity restriction, ACOG recommendations, and the benefits and safety precautions for exercising during pregnancy.

A recent study unveiled the heightened risk of severe maternal morbidity associated with stillbirth, shedding light on crucial factors influencing maternal health outcomes.

A comprehensive study delved into the interplay of polygenic and hereditary factors in venous thromboembolism risk among oral contraceptive users, shedding light on potential genetic markers for refined risk assessment and counseling.

Recent research highlights an association between cesarean delivery at full dilation and increased risk of subsequent preterm birth, prompting further investigation into childbirth practices and outcomes.

The FDA's Fast Track Designation for nipocalimab marks a significant step in addressing fetal neonatal alloimmune thrombocytopenia risk in pregnant patients, potentially revolutionizing treatment for this severe condition with unmet medical needs.

A recent study highlighted the link between residence in low-income areas with limited food access during pregnancy and increased risks of lower birth weight and small for gestational age infants, urging further investigation into potential interventions for improved birth outcomes.

A recent study examined the heightened risk of preterm birth associated with delayed loop electrosurgical excision procedure (LEEP) compared to immediate LEEP among women with cervical intraepithelial neoplasia grade 2.

Review some of the top stories from the Contemporary OB/GYN website over the last week, and catch up on anything you may have missed.

A recent study dissected the relationships between maternal nativity, ethnicity, and race in influencing preterm birth rates, shedding light on disparities and suggesting avenues for future research.

A recent study delves into how neighborhood socioeconomic factors affect miscarriage and live birth rates post- in vitro fertilization across diverse racial populations, not finding a correlation with neighborhood-level socioeconomic factors.

A recent study exposed disparities in contraceptive counseling and use among hypertensive individuals, suggesting a need for tailored contraceptive options, particularly within Black communities.

A recent study revealed Medicaid patients encounter significant obstacles to postpartum sterilization, shedding light on crucial health care access issues.

Delve into the implications of a study investigating maternal mortality tracking methods in the United States, as OB Hospitalist Group's Chief Medical Officer, Mark Simon, MD, highlights critical factors often overlooked and emphasizes collaborative care for preventing deaths.

Review some of the top stories from the Contemporary OB/GYN website over the last week, and catch up on anything you may have missed.

Marlena S. Fejzo, PhD, sheds light on Harmonia Healthcare's innovative approach to tackling hyperemesis gravidarum, offering personalized care and telehealth options to address unmet patient needs and reduce emergency room visits.

A recent study from the National Institutes of Health reveals an intervention led by non-specialist providers during pregnancy significantly lowers postpartum depression and anxiety risks, especially crucial for women in resource-poor settings where mental health care access is limited.

A recent study delves into how serum estradiol decline preceding human chorionic gonadotropin administration affects in vitro fertilization outcomes, particularly among patients without oral contraceptive pretreatment, shedding light on the importance of monitoring during controlled ovarian hyperstimulation.

Explore how adverse childhood experiences affect various reproductive events in women, shedding light on the correlation between early life challenges and accelerated reproductive milestones.

Review some of the top stories from the Contemporary OB/GYN website over the last week, and catch up on anything you may have missed.

Investigating the potential association between second-stage cesarean delivery and heightened preterm birth risk revealed significant findings amidst concerns of bias, urging further exploration.

Investigating the relationship between 25-hydroxyvitamin D (25OHD) levels and miscarriage risk, a recent study utilizing mendelian randomization analysis found minimal causal association, suggesting no significant impact of vitamin D deficiency on miscarriage risk.

A recent study highlighted the disparity between dietary recommendations and actual intake of fish and omega-3 supplements among pregnant women, underscoring the need for targeted public health interventions to address this shortfall.

Discover how neighborhood disadvantage affects menopause onset and implications for women's health, as revealed by recent research published in Menopause, the journal of The Menopause Society.

A recent study compared the efficacy and safety of 5-mg versus 6-mg doses of dexamethasone in preventing neonatal respiratory distress syndrome in preterm births, shedding light on dosage optimization for improved neonatal outcomes.