Pregnancy and Birth

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.

In a recent study, adverse maternal and child outcomes associated with maternal postnatal depression were reduced by selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor use.

The Vaginal Birth After Cesarean (VBAC) Calculator will be available as a standalone tool and as a part of the VBAC counseling plans and Scheduling for Repeat Cesarean plans.

In a recent study, multiple misleading claims were found on websites selling direct-to-consumer Anti-Mullerian hormone tests.

In a recent study, adherence to diets was associated with pregnancy loss outcomes after infertility treatment.

Approved for use at 32 weeks through 36 weeks gestation, Pfizer’s maternal respiratory syncytial vaccine (Abrysvo), is delivered through a single dose injection to the muscle, and is the first vaccine for use in pregnant individuals to prevent lower respiratory tract disease (LRTD) and severe LRTD because of RSV in infants (birth to 6 months).

In a recent study, rates of infant mortality were lowest among patients who delivered at 39 weeks of gestation.

In a recent study, temporal trends indicated a rise in induction at 39 weeks of gestation and decrease in cesarean delivery among low-risk nulliparous patients in the United States.

In a recent study, COVID-19 infection was common in mothers who experienced stillbirth or late miscarriage.

In a recent study, only blood pressure levels considered stage 2 hypertension were useful for predicting adverse pregnancy outcomes.

In a recent study, improved knowledge on preterm birth risks were seen in patients receiving a smartphone-based preterm birth education program.

The first oral treatment for postpartum depression works in as little as 3 days and provides hope for women who suffer from this debilitating mental condition.

As the United States experiences an opioid crisis, how are pregnant individuals impacted?

In a recent study, rates of unhoused status in pregnant patients increased over a 5-year period, with severe maternal morbidity and other adverse events more common in unhoused pregnant patients.

In a recent study, outcomes were similar across prenatal care delivery models of in-person visits only and combinations of in-person and telemedicine visits.

In a recent study, the prevalence of autism spectrum disorder was greater in children exposed to maternal labor epidural analgesia and oxytocin use during delivery.

A successful birth from a uterus transplant outside of a clinical setting has been performed for the first time at UAB hospital.

Researchers have developed a method of administrating methotrexate through polymersomes for improved efficacy when treating ectopic pregnancy.

In a recent study, premature and early menopause were more common in women with a history of infertility, miscarriage, or stillbirth.

In a recent study, institutions with restricted or banned abortion access had decreased quality of care for early pregnancy loss.

In a recent study, monozygotic twins with an increased birth rate had fewer autism traits and intellectual disability ratings.

In a recent study, pregnant individuals residing in neighborhoods with greater densities of unhealthy food were at an increased risk of giving birth to infants who were small for gestational age or large for gestational age.

In a recent study, beliefs on cannabis use during pregnancy were not associated with exposure to warning signs.

In a recent study, increased risks of adverse pregnancy, delivery, and neonatal outcomes were found among women with obsessive-compulsive disorder.

In a recent study, impacts on birth weight and gestational age were linked to perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances only for mothers in the lowest percentile range.

In a recent study, parental socioeconomic status and infant gestational age at birth both impacted neonatal brain structure.

In a recent article, the benefits in identifying and managing adnexal masses during pregnancy from ultrasound were discussed.

In a recent study, the risks of neonatal low birth weight and perinatal depressive symptoms were greater in women who often or always felt unsafe in their neighborhood.

A pair of studies presented at EULAR 2023 offer perspective on the potential for postpartum depression as well as symptoms of depression and anxiety during pregnancy among women with rheumatic disease.

In a recent study, transvaginal ultrasound examination was effective at predicting placenta accreta spectrum in patients with a history of cesarean delivery.