Obstetrics

Timely diagnosis of gestational diabetes is crucial for optimal maternal and fetal health, but a recent study highlights demographic disparities in screening delays and the need for further research on potential health impacts.

A new study links first-trimester hemorrhage and anemia to a higher placenta accreta spectrum risk, emphasizing early screening and non-traditional risk factors.

AI-assisted software improves clinicians' detection of congenital heart defects in prenatal ultrasounds, enhancing accuracy, confidence, and speed, according to a study presented at SMFM's Annual Pregnancy Meeting.

Daniel L. Kuhr, MD, maternal fetal medicine fellow at Mount Sinai, discusses the role of neighborhood-level indices in predicting spontaneous preterm birth risk and why individual patient characteristics remain the key factor.

Researchers have identified higher concentrations of microplastics and nanoplastics in the placentae of infants born prematurely compared to those born at term, a new study finds.

A new study presented at the SMFM 2025 Pregnancy Meeting found that homicide and suicide are the leading causes of maternal death in the United States.

A new study explores the potential link between antiretroviral therapy, specifically integrase inhibitors, and fetal biometric measurements, shedding light on possible pregnancy complications.

Artificial intelligence-powered ultrasound analysis is enhancing the early detection of congenital heart defects, improving diagnostic accuracy, physician confidence, and neonatal outcomes.

The Mothers and Newborns affected by Opioids - Obstetric initiative significantly increased screening, treatment access, and naloxone counseling for pregnant patients with opioid use disorder, enhancing care and reducing racial disparities.

A recent study found insufficient evidence that oral furosemide reduces the risk of de novo postpartum hypertension, highlighting the need for close monitoring in the first 2 weeks after birth.

A study highlights chronic villitis as a specific placental injury associated with COVID-19, raising concerns about pregnancy complications such as preeclampsia and stillbirth.

Dr. Ulla-Britt Wennerholm explores the risks and benefits of induction for prolonged pregnancies, highlighting new research on optimal gestational age and outpatient induction trials.

A recent study highlights lasting platelet hyperreactivity in women with gestational diabetes mellitus, suggesting it could serve as a therapeutic target to mitigate long-term complications.

Discover how Sweden's national guidelines and early induction practices are improving outcomes for prolonged pregnancies, reducing stillbirths, and shaping global maternity care.

Discover updated strategies for treating leukemia and lymphomas during pregnancy, emphasizing delayed delivery, chemotherapy safety, and multidisciplinary care for optimal maternal and fetal health.

A study found that 2 weeks of maternal bed rest significantly increases fetal weight and growth metrics in small for gestational age fetuses.

A study found that offering personalized management at 41 weeks of pregnancy significantly reduces adverse perinatal and neonatal outcomes.

A French study reveals that reduced episiotomy rates since a 2005 policy reform did not lead to significant increases in obstetric anal sphincter injuries, supporting safer childbirth practices.

Discover how pre-implantation genetic diagnosis (PGD) helps predict and prevent miscarriages, improve IVF outcomes, and ensure healthier pregnancies.

A recent study found a rise in national support for over-the-counter and advance provision access to medication abortion, highlighting increased interest and demand for privacy and convenience.

Smoking cessation during pregnancy not only reduces pregnancy complications but also lowers the risk of relapse and new smoking initiation in the first postpartum year, according to a recent study.

A new study reveals that high radon exposure, especially when combined with smoking or air pollution, significantly raises the risk of gestational diabetes, highlighting the impact of environmental factors on maternal health.

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.

Discover how MedStar Health’s Safe Baby Safe Moms program is scaling its proven maternal care model to support diverse communities across the DC and Maryland region.

Discover how MedStar Health's innovative program is improving outcomes and reducing disparities for mothers and children through tailored care and groundbreaking partnerships.

Evidence-based guidelines stress the importance of timely diagnosis, collaborative care, and maternal-infant safety in addressing the rising incidence of hematological malignancies in pregnancy.

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.

Hospitals with low operative vaginal delivery rates face increased maternal and neonatal risks, highlighting the need for further investigation into practice patterns and safety measures.

Pregnant patients with opioid use disorder enrolled in Medicaid face significantly increased risks of severe maternal morbidity, underscoring the need for targeted state Medicaid interventions.

A recent study highlights potential reductions in macronutrient levels in breast milk because of maternal medications, though breastfeeding remains strongly recommended.