To provide ob/gyns with the latest information, news updates and more, we have compiled a list of the Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine’s (SMFM) most recent COVID-related resources.
To provide ob/gyns with the latest information, news updates and more, we have compiled a list of the Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine’s (SMFM) most recent COVID-related resources.
Webinar: Reactivation of Clinical Services
Drs. Joseph Biggio, Alison Cahill, and Chris Pettker, who also is a member of Contemporary OB/GYN’s editorial board, gave expert commentary on working through the pandemic last week, and shared several key strategies for reopening and reintegrating clinical services safely. Topics included a step-by-step process for patient screening, managing contactless ambulatory visits, telemedicine and more. For more information, watch the full video here.
Webinar: Practical Guidance during the Era of COVID for Obstetricians in Low and Middle-Income Countries
Drs. Rodney L. Wright, Diana S. Wolfe, Rebecca Zash, and Olubukola A. Adesina offered critical guidance for practicing ob/gyns in developing countries. Topics included the lack of appropriate testing, PPE, virus detection in asymptomatic patients, and more. Find the full video here. Stay up to date on upcoming webinars on the online learning page.
Infographic: Strategies to Provide Equitable Care During COVID-19
SMFM also created an infographic with strategies for equitable care during the pandemic. Find more information and additional infographics here.
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Surge of antidepressant use seen among female adolescents during COVID-19
March 7th 2024A study revealed a significant increase in antidepressant prescriptions among adolescents and young adults during the COVID-19 pandemic, particularly among female adolescents, indicating exacerbation of pre-existing mental health challenges.
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Contemporary OB/GYN Senior Editor Angie DeRosa gets insight on the current state of COVID-19 from Christina Han, MD, division director of maternal-fetal medicine at the University of California, Los Angeles, and member of its COVID-19 task force. Han is an active member of the Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine and discusses the issues on behalf of SMFM.
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COVID-19 vaccination during pregnancy not linked to preterm birth
January 31st 2024A systematic review of 6 studies revealed that COVID-19 vaccination during pregnancy does not significantly increase the risk of preterm birth, providing crucial insights for public health policies and offering reassurance to healthcare providers and expectant mothers.
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Maternal COVID-19 vaccination deemed safe for infant neurodevelopment up to 18 months
January 23rd 2024A recent study found that in utero exposure to maternal COVID-19 vaccination poses no increased risk for neurodevelopmental impairment in infants up to 18 months of age, addressing concerns about the impact of vaccine exposure on unborn children.
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