Obstetrics

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While rates of exclusive breastfeeding have slightly increased between 2016 and 2022, they remain under the Healthy People 2030 goal.

In a recent study, higher preterm birth rates were reported among Alaska Native, Black, and Pacific Islander patients with public insurance.

Respondents of a survey conducted by Contemporary OB/GYN shared their practices for RSV counseling and their thoughts on how awareness may be improved.

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In a recent study, women with gestational diabetes mellitus were often older, had a higher body mass index, and more often experienced adverse pregnancy outcomes.

In a recent study, adolescents and young adults with prediabetes were more likely to experience gestational diabetes during their first pregnancy.

In a recent study, significantly increased rates of both spontaneous and indicated preterm birth were found in women with systemic lupus erythematosus.

In a recent study, the odds of miscarriage, fecundability, and subfertility were significantly increased among patients with a body mass index outside the normal category during the preconception or early-pregnancy period.

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.

A recent study reveals that pregnancy-specific factors influence aspirin pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics, suggesting the need for tailored aspirin dosing to optimize outcomes in preventing preeclampsia.

In a recent study, very preterm birth rates were reduced during COVID-19 lockdown periods vs prepandemic periods.

In a recent study, reported rates on emergency department utilization for hypertensive disorders of pregnancy and the postpartum period were higher in 2020 than 2006, with rates especially high among non-Hispanic Black, Hispanic, and Asian patients.

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.

Findings show that that feeding mode is by far the most defining factor for microbial composition," wrote the study authors.

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.