Obstetrics

A new review reveals that maternal depression significantly impairs bonding, sensitivity, and emotional engagement among mothers.

Infants born preterm or with complications face higher risks of chronic conditions in adulthood, highlighting policy and health care needs.

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

New research reveals that existing USPSTF guidelines may overgeneralize preeclampsia risk, highlighting the need for biologically based, personalized screening methods to improve maternal outcomes.

DiaMedica Therapeutics' investigational therapy DM199 significantly reduced blood pressure and improved uterine blood flow in patients with preeclampsia, with a favorable safety profile.

Research reveals significant treatment gaps for hepatitis C in postpartum women and children, highlighting urgent needs for improved care access and awareness.

Joint recommendations highlight the importance of screening, medication management, and contraception counseling to improve pregnancy outcomes in women with diabetes.

A new study reveals distinct gut microbiota patterns in pregnant women with gestational diabetes, offering potential for early, non-invasive detection and targeted interventions.

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.

Women with kidney transplants who conceive through assisted reproductive technology face increased risks of complications such as hypertension, preterm birth, and cesarean delivery, according to new research.

Getting a flu shot while pregnant significantly reduces the risk of severe illness for the mother and cuts the infant’s flu risk by 44% during the first 6 months of life.

Discover the serious health risks of smoking while pregnant, how vaping compares, and the most effective ways clinicians can help women quit.

A pro-inflammatory maternal diet during pregnancy was linked to a 16% higher risk of type 1 diabetes in offspring, Danish cohort study finds.

A major study of over 2 million women reveals that common pregnancy complications significantly increase the risk of stroke decades later.

A new study shows that a first-trimester blood test using cell-free RNA can predict early and late-onset preeclampsia with high accuracy.

A look back at the most important FDA approvals, clinical research, and expert perspectives shaping ob-gyn care in the first half of 2025.

A new study reveals hybrid closed-loop technology significantly improves glucose control for pregnant women with T1D.

Take a quick look at everything you may have missed during Q2 of 2025, including the latest FDA approvals, top stories, and exclusive interviews.

New research shows that analyzing sleep pattern variability from wearable devices can improve early prediction of preterm birth in pregnant women.

Experts warn that removing the COVID-19 vaccine from CDC guidelines endangers maternal and neonatal health and undermines evidence-based medical practice.

A new study finds women with postpartum hemorrhage face significantly higher odds of cardiovascular disease and thromboembolism for up to 15 years after childbirth.

A new study reveals that abnormal postpartum bleeding is more common than previously reported, driving up hospital costs and increasing the risk of serious complications.

A new study finds that exposure to mycoestrogens during pregnancy may reduce birthweight and impair placental efficiency, with climate change expected to increase exposure risks.

Higher third-trimester glucose levels in insulin-dependent pregnancies are tied to increased obesity risk in adult offspring, a 40-year study finds.

In a recent study, prenatal PFAS exposure was linked to higher adolescent blood pressure, with stronger effects in boys and children born to non-Hispanic Black mothers.