Removing parental consent reduces delays in adolescent abortion care
February 12th 2025A new study links the removal of parental consent requirements for abortion in Massachusetts to significantly earlier gestational age at the time of the procedure, highlighting the impact of reduced barriers on timely reproductive care.
Variations reported in state-level maternal death causes
February 11th 2025A recent study highlights significant variations in pregnancy-related deaths across US states, emphasizing the need for targeted policies to address homicide, suicide, and drug overdose among pregnant and postpartum individuals.
Fasting glucose at GDM diagnosis may predict postpartum glucose abnormalities
February 6th 2025A recent study suggests that elevated fasting glucose levels at the time of gestational diabetes diagnosis could be an early indicator of postpartum glucose intolerance, emphasizing the need for close monitoring after delivery.
Screening-to-diagnosis interval vital for gestational diabetes outcomes
February 1st 2025Timely diagnosis of gestational diabetes is crucial for optimal maternal and fetal health, but a recent study highlights demographic disparities in screening delays and the need for further research on potential health impacts.
Study explores the limits of neighborhood data in predicting preterm birth
January 31st 2025Daniel L. Kuhr, MD, maternal fetal medicine fellow at Mount Sinai, discusses the role of neighborhood-level indices in predicting spontaneous preterm birth risk and why individual patient characteristics remain the key factor.