Obstetrics

A new study highlights gestational hypertension as a significant predictor of cardiovascular disease in menopausal women, challenging previous assumptions about preeclampsia’s role.

In a recent study presented at the 2024 Annual Meeting of The Menopause Society, women with certain adverse outcomes during pregnancy had an increased risk of cardiovascular disease later in life.

Amanda Williams, MD, MPH, FACOG, Interim Chief Medical Officer at March of Dimes, discusses the reported increase in the number of US counties with no obstetric care providers.

In a recent study, women with urinary incontinence were more likely to experience postpartum depression at both under and over 6 months after delivery.

In a recent study, women with higher levels of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances during pregnancy reported increased weight and body fat later in life.

In a recent study, the odds of adverse pregnancy outcomes were significantly increased in pregnancies of women with solid organ transplants.

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The investigational drug could prevent the rare fetal disease HDFN (hemolytic disease of the fetus and newborn) by stopping harmful antibodies from transferring through the placenta during pregnancy.

A Stanford Medicine study finds kangaroo care boosts brain development in premature infants, showing even brief skin-to-skin contact leads to better cognitive outcomes at 1 year.

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A retrospective analysis of postpartum hemorrhage cases shows the noninvasive procedure may be a simplistic and highly effective mean to reduce bleeding.

A case series study shows women with absolute uterine-factor infertility who achieve a successful graft survival from uterus transplants may have greater conception success.

The study, which focused on a cohort of pregnant women in Puerto Rico, suggested that phenols and parabens—chemicals commonly found in various consumer products—could significantly increase the risk of hypertension.

In a recent study, the accuracy of an artificial intelligence tool operated by novice users with no prior ultrasonography training for estimating gestational age was similar to that of expert sonographers conducting standard biometry.

Following the Supreme Court’s decision to retain mifepristone access in June 2024, health care providers have spoken out about the need to fight for reproductive health care protections on a national and local level.

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Learn about the epidemiology, transmission, clinical signs, and more of cytomegalovirus, also known as Human herpesvirus 5.

A study presented at the Infectious Disease Society for Obstetrics and Gynecology 2024 Annual Meeting found an increase of 4 days between diagnosis and treatment among pregnant patients with congenital syphilis vs those without congenital syphilis.

A new pilot study published in the International Urogynecology Journal found that Materna Medical’s Prep Device, a pelvic floor dilator, reduced full levator ani muscle avulsion during vaginal delivery in first-time mothers.

A recent study highlights how a lack of reliable transportation significantly reduces influenza vaccination rates among pregnant individuals, underscoring the need for improved prenatal care access.

A study discussed by Tabby Khan, MD. MPH, reveals low rates of low-dose aspirin use among high-risk preeclampsia patients, highlighting the need for increased clinician awareness and better insurance coverage to improve maternal and infant health outcomes.

A recent study found higher levels of moral distress among clinicians practicing in states with strict abortion restrictions following the Supreme Court's Dobbs decision.

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A recent study found that women with preeclampsia during pregnancy face a higher risk of developing vascular dementia, but additional data was needed for other forms of dementia.

Despite guidelines, a study reveals a significant gap in the prescription of low-dose aspirin to pregnant women at high risk of preeclampsia, highlighting an urgent need for improved adherence and monitoring.

A recent study reveals that children born to mothers with hypertensive disorders during pregnancy are significantly more likely to develop strabismus.

A recent study highlights the improved outcomes yet elevated risks associated with gestational carrier pregnancies compared to general pregnancies.

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Padmashree Woodham, MD, professor of maternal-fetal medicine at Wellstar Medical College of Georgia Health, outlines the new ACOG practice update on biomarker testing for risk assessment of hypertensive disorders in pregnancy.

A recent study found that women undergoing uterine artery embolization during their first delivery face significantly higher risks of adverse prenatal outcomes in subsequent pregnancies.