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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 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?

For Contemporary OB/GYN, Dr Bobby Lazzara discusses the promising results from the Zika virus vaccine research being performed by the Walter Reed Army Institute of Research in collaboration with Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center and Harvard Medical School.

Different interventions are appropriate for different patients.

Dutch researchers reviewed data from 62,000 Rh-negative women to determine how to best detect and treat severe hemolytic disease of the fetus and newborn.

An interview with the doctor behind the near-elimination of US deaths due to Rh disease.

A study examines if ospemifene is linked to increased hot flashes. Plus: Do certain cerclage sutures increase the risk of preterm birth? Also, do pregnancy delays actually decrease the risk of microcephaly as a result of congenital Zika infection?

A better understanding of the care and outcomes of women with severe morbidity who survive should provide insight into ways to improve care for all women and reduce both severe morbidity and mortality.

Demand for prolapse surgery is increasing and techniques are evolving.

In Florida, the public is worried and the news keeps getting worse.

A study in Tehran tested this noninvasive intervention on women with uncomplicated pregnancies at full term.

A study questions the existing guidance saying only women over 65 years who have risk factors should be screened for cervical cancer. Also, do placental syndromes increase the risk of cardiovascular disease? Plus: A look at Gardisil 9's safety profile.

Two cases illustrate how jury verdicts and awards to plaintiffs may differ drastically in medical malpractice trials.

Are two balloons better than one?

Some states are implementing dispensing laws, and others may follow suit. What does this mean for access?

What is your passion and purpose? I’m sure you knew definitively when you first went into medicine, but do you know now?