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Researchers looked at time to catheter expulsion and time to delivery.

A study in Israel compared mothers older and younger than 35.

How has the Affordable Care Act changed what contraceptives women use? Plus: Does exercise protect against coronary heart disease?

A look at the frameworks for decision-making regarding reproductive choice and prenatal testing.

Changes to practice guidelines and insurance coverage are needed, the authors say.

For Contemporary OB/GYN, Dr Bobby Lazzara discusses key findings of a study published in the British Journal of Medicine. The study looked at whether alcohol consumption and the amount of alcohol consumed had an impact of a woman's ability to conceive.

A study looks at whether women are at greater risk of sleep problems than their male counterparts. Also, are cesarean deliveries increasing the risk of childhood obesity? Plus: A study highlights the need for further research in postpartum psychosis.

A patient charges that her infant’s injuries could have been avoided.

A study examines the safety of MRI scans during pregnancy. Plus: Researchers at Florida State University identify several compound that could combat Zika.

A study looks at the incidence of hemolytic reactions in preterm newborns.

Relative risk of stillbirth and preterm birth associated with less well-known antibodies was of similar magnitude to that found for anti-D.

Less intervention and shorter downtime are two advantages to RFA.

On L&D units throughout the country, more and more women are being admitted with birth plans. Birth plans have become an increasingly common part of women’s prenatal preparation.

For Contemporary OB/GYN, Dr Bobby Lazzara discusses research presented at the World Congress of Anaesthesiologists. The research looked at whether persistent pain following birth serves a risk factor for the mother developing postpartum depression.

An expert commentary on Practice Bulletin No. 156: Obesity in Pregnancy.

Patients need to help to separate fact from fiction.

If you suffer from technophobia, ergonophobia, or econophobia, this device is for you.

The system's design prevents leakage to ensure safety.

After two months in her maternal-fetal medicine fellowship, Contemporary OB/GYN's fellowship blogger reflects on the experience so far and what she's learned from it.

A study examined the outcomes of more than 1.3 million live births in Sweden.

“Women have very polarized views about induction... some are keen to be induced near their due date ... Others, however, feel that nature knows best and induction is meddlesome."

A new study looks at the efficacy of injectable abaloparatide on reducing fractures due to osteoporosis. Plus: Does acetaminophen use during pregnancy increase the risk of behavior problems in children?

A study looks at the potential link between antipsychotic medication and congenital malformations. Also, are current prenatal screening standards as good as expanded carrier screening? Plus: How much do overweight and obesity increase the risk of certain cancers.

For Contemporary OB/GYN, Dr Bobby Lazzara discusses key findings from a study published in Fertility and Sterility. The study looked at women who underwent appendectomy, tonsillectomy, or both surgeries and the subsequent time to pregnancy following the procedures to see if either procedure had an impact on fertility.

As news continues to come in about the effects of the Zika virus, more patients are going to be coming to you for answers and help. Here are 8 facts and tips to help you.

A few useful health apps to recommend to your tech-savvy older patients.

A retrospective case study in Brazil examines whether the Zika virus has ties to a birth defect other than microcephaly. Also, the USPSTF issues recommendations on screening for genital herpes. Plus: Does soy reduce the risk of diabetes and heart disease in women with PCOS?