Obstetrics

This article is on based on information presented at the Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine’s 2021 Virtual Annual Meeting, which was held Jan. 25 to Jan. 30.

This article is on based on information presented at the Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine’s 2021 Virtual Annual Meeting, which will be held from Jan. 25 to Jan. 30.

Kacey Eichelberger, MD, presented recent data on the disparities in maternal outcomes of non-Hispanic Black women on Tuesday at SMFM's 2021 Virtual Annual Meeting.

Marijuana use may make conception more difficult for women who smoke than those who don’t, according to a prospective cohort study from the National Institutes of Health (NIH).

Diagnosis and treatment of “the great imitator” that has resurged.

An effective option for refractory cervical insufficiency.

Curbside Consults delivers expert perspectives from physicians outside of the ob/gyn specialty to provide insight into various health issues affecting pregnant women, about which they are experts. This new section is the brainchild of Editorial Advisory Board member Christine Isaacs, MD.

Snapshot: Protocol 18 - Peripartum Cardiomyopathy

Protocol 18: Peripartum Cardiomyopathy

The study also examined whether exposure to inhaled nitric oxide improved the outcomes for African American infants who had early hypoxemic respiratory failure.

An investigation looks at whether prenatal exposure to antiepileptics such as valproate are linked to risk of intellectual disability.

Researchers suggest that administering antibiotics after the incision may even benefit the child’s immune development later in life.

Allegations in this case include negligence in performing a McRoberts maneuver and unnecessary vacuum-assisted extraction.

This article presents a clinical algorithm and four cases to consider.

Snapshot: Protocol 56 - Shoulder Dystocia

All healthcare providers attending vaginal deliveries must be prepared to handle this unpredictable obstetric emergency. Knowledge of the maneuvers employed for alleviation of shoulder dystocia is relevant not only for obstetric residents and attending house staff, but also for family practitioners, nurses, and nurse midwives. The reported incidence varies in the literature, ranging from 0.2% to 3.0%.

It has yet to be fully elucidated why postmenopausal women have a higher prevalence of benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV); however, the sudden decrease in estrogen during menopause can cause a rapid decrease in estrogen receptors, which may disturb otoconial metabolism and thus, increase the prevalence of BPPV.

The study in the Brazilian Journal of Nursing also found that the IUD complications were the same as those commonly cited in the literature.

The ever-use of an intrauterine device (IUD) reduces the risk of ovarian cancer by an average of 30%, according to a rigorous meta-analysis in the Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology.

Pregnant women with autoimmune-related interstitial lung disease (ILD) can have safe pregnancy outcomes if closely monitored by a multidisciplinary team of physicians.

An analysis of CDC data presented at American Heart Association's Scientific Sessions 2020 suggests rates of high blood pressure complications during pregnancy nearly doubled during a period lasting from 2008-2017.

Findings from a retrospective study by researchers from NYU suggest that women with COVID-19 in pregnancy have an increased risk of placental abnormalities, regardless of whether their infection is symptomatic.

November is Prematurity Awareness Month. Here are a few quick facts.

New research suggests that postpartum depression may persist for 3 years following birth.

New research suggests that air pollutant particles and metals are reaching the placenta.

Despite the fact that extended newborn screenings have been used for more than 20 years, the impact of such screenings on long-term clinical outcomes among individuals who had inherited metabolic diseases is still relatively unknown.

Each year, approximately 24,000 babies are stillborn in the U.S, and as many as half of all pregnancies may end in miscarriage.

New research suggests that placental DNA may have potential as a biomarker for adverse pregnancy outcomes (APOs).

The risk of venous thromboembolism is particularly high during the postpartum period and especially following cesarean delivery.

Effective treatment will depend on the diagnosis, but can range from simple to very complex.