Obstetrics

The March of Dimes 2024 report reveals a troubling D+ grade for US preterm births, with significant racial and socioeconomic disparities fueling an urgent need for better prenatal care and targeted interventions.

A population-based time-series analysis California before, during and after legalization show a rising trend in women using cannabis while pregnancy especially when the state has legalized the drug.

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Learn why postpartum hemorrhage remains a critical maternal health issue in the United States and discover effective treatment approaches and preventative strategies shared by expert ob-gyn Kameelah Phillips, MD.

In a recent study, successful pregnancy termination was reported when performing medical abortion early vs delayed, with similar safety outcomes also observed.

A study of over 1 million births in Quebec reveals that pregnant women with hidradenitis suppurativa face increased risks of pregnancy complications and long-term health issues for both themselves and their offspring.

Data has indicated adverse maternal and neonatal outcomes from placental conditions, alongside a high risk of recurrence in subsequent pregnancies.

Learn about how women face unique risk factors of cardiovascular conditions compared to men, and how new screening methods such as breast arterial calcification can protect these patients.

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In a recent study, high rates of reproductive health service use were reported among adolescent mothers, indicating the benefits of this model for providing care when other options are unavailable.

Despite being recommended as a third-line therapy, rates of ondansetron use to treat nausea and vomiting in pregnancy have increased, making it the most common prescription antiemetic against this condition in the United States.

Discover the unique cardiovascular risks women face compared to men, and learn how proactive screening and partnerships between cardiologists and ob-gyns can improve women's heart health.

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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.