Obstetrics

In a recent study, children ceonceived through assisted reproductive technology were slightly more likely to present with Beckwith-Wiedemann syndrome, Prader-Willi syndrome, or Silver-Russell syndrome.

In a recent study, similar preterm birth rates were reported between patients with endometriosis and those without endometriosis.

Ruth M Carrico, PhD, DNP, APRN, discusses the significance of the FLUBLOK vaccine's updated label, offering pregnant patients a safe and effective alternative for influenza prevention.

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A recent study found that pregnant patients with multiple unscheduled hospital visits face an increased risk of severe maternal morbidity, emphasizing the need for integrated care responses.

Sanofi’s influenza vaccine has received an updated label to include adult pregnant women following a trial indicating similar safety outcomes to standard influenza vaccination in this population.

From screening, to workup and treatment, find out how to provide the best course of action for your pregnant patients with anemia.

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Despite an increase in mifepristone use to manage early pregnancy loss over time, rates remain low, preventing patients from receiving proven benefits.

In a recent study, multiple reproductive health factors were linked to breast cancer incidence among women in the Caribbean.

In a recent study, similar rates of adverse psychiatric-related outcomes were reported among patients with discontinuation of selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors and serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors vs those without discontinuation.

In a recent study, cardiovascular severe maternal morbidity was significantly more common in patients with hypertensive disorders of pregnancy vs those without.

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While rates of exclusive breastfeeding have slightly increased between 2016 and 2022, they remain under the Healthy People 2030 goal.

In a recent study, higher preterm birth rates were reported among Alaska Native, Black, and Pacific Islander patients with public insurance.

Respondents of a survey conducted by Contemporary OB/GYN shared their practices for RSV counseling and their thoughts on how awareness may be improved.

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In a recent study, women with gestational diabetes mellitus were often older, had a higher body mass index, and more often experienced adverse pregnancy outcomes.

In a recent study, adolescents and young adults with prediabetes were more likely to experience gestational diabetes during their first pregnancy.

In a recent study, significantly increased rates of both spontaneous and indicated preterm birth were found in women with systemic lupus erythematosus.

In a recent study, the odds of miscarriage, fecundability, and subfertility were significantly increased among patients with a body mass index outside the normal category during the preconception or early-pregnancy period.

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 reveals that pregnancy-specific factors influence aspirin pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics, suggesting the need for tailored aspirin dosing to optimize outcomes in preventing preeclampsia.

In a recent study, very preterm birth rates were reduced during COVID-19 lockdown periods vs prepandemic periods.

In a recent study, reported rates on emergency department utilization for hypertensive disorders of pregnancy and the postpartum period were higher in 2020 than 2006, with rates especially high among non-Hispanic Black, Hispanic, and Asian patients.