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A new study finds that restrictive abortion legislation significantly increases maternal health risks in pregnancies with life-limiting fetal diagnoses.

Study finds USPSTF guidelines label 89% of pregnancies as at risk for preeclampsia, but moderate risk factors offer limited value in guiding aspirin use.

Learn the truth about estrogen therapy, including its safety, benefits, and the critical differences between local and systemic hormone treatments.

Women with hypertensive disorders of pregnancy are more likely to never start or stop breastfeeding early, according to a recent study.

A new study highlights the urgent need for standardized, globally applicable guidelines to improve the diagnosis and management of placenta accreta spectrum.

Experts debate the risks and benefits of SSRIs during pregnancy, emphasizing the need for better education and transparency in treatment options.

A new review reveals that maternal depression significantly impairs bonding, sensitivity, and emotional engagement among mothers.

New research suggests oxytocin could help reduce mood disturbances caused by sleep disruption during menopause and postpartum.

Experts urge the FDA to update outdated warnings on menopausal hormone therapies, emphasizing the safety and benefits of low-dose vaginal estrogen.

Infants born preterm or with complications face higher risks of chronic conditions in adulthood, highlighting policy and health care needs.

Review some of the top stories from the Contemporary OB/GYN website over the past week and catch up on anything you may have missed.

New research reveals that existing USPSTF guidelines may overgeneralize preeclampsia risk, highlighting the need for biologically based, personalized screening methods to improve maternal outcomes.

DiaMedica Therapeutics' investigational therapy DM199 significantly reduced blood pressure and improved uterine blood flow in patients with preeclampsia, with a favorable safety profile.

Tirzepatide and menopause hormone therapy may significantly enhance weight loss and health outcomes in postmenopausal women.

Research reveals significant treatment gaps for hepatitis C in postpartum women and children, highlighting urgent needs for improved care access and awareness.

A national study reveals that fewer than 1 in 3 children with hepatitis C receive care, with significant gaps linked to race, region, and age.

A 28-day low FODMAP diet significantly reduces gastrointestinal symptoms and improves quality of life in women with endometriosis.

A new study finds first-trimester trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole use increases the risk of congenital malformations compared with β-lactam antibiotics.

A 13-year randomized trial finds no added benefit from a booster dose in preventing persistent HPV-16 and HPV-18 infections.

A large Brazilian study finds that early or late menarche may predict long-term cardiometabolic and reproductive health risks in women.

Joint recommendations highlight the importance of screening, medication management, and contraception counseling to improve pregnancy outcomes in women with diabetes.

A new study reveals distinct gut microbiota patterns in pregnant women with gestational diabetes, offering potential for early, non-invasive detection and targeted interventions.

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.

Women with kidney transplants who conceive through assisted reproductive technology face increased risks of complications such as hypertension, preterm birth, and cesarean delivery, according to new research.

Getting a flu shot while pregnant significantly reduces the risk of severe illness for the mother and cuts the infant’s flu risk by 44% during the first 6 months of life.

Discover the serious health risks of smoking while pregnant, how vaping compares, and the most effective ways clinicians can help women quit.

A large Swedish study reveals a 21% higher risk of acute lymphoblastic leukemia in children born via planned cesarean section compared to vaginal delivery.

Women with endometriosis-related infertility are more likely to conceive than those with other causes of infertility, a 30-year study shows.