Tocolysis use after PPROM not linked to neurodevelopmental outcomes
May 29th 2024A recent study investigated the effects of antenatal tocolysis on neurodevelopmental outcomes among children aged 5.5 years following preterm prelabor rupture of membranes, revealing no significant differences in outcomes.
Similar delivery times between misoprostol dosages among obese patients reported
May 29th 2024A recent study found that obese patients undergoing induction of labor experienced similar delivery times regardless of whether they received 50 μg or 25 μg of vaginal misoprostol, though multiparous patients showed faster delivery with the higher dosage.
Study finds youth with developmental disabilities less likely to access reproductive health care
May 22nd 2024A recent study reveals that adolescents with autism and other developmental disabilities have fewer visits to obstetrician-gynecologists and lower hormonal contraceptive use compared to their typically developing peers, highlighting a need for improved reproductive health services.
Addressing racial and ethnic disparities in brachial plexus birth Injury
May 20th 2024Mary Claire B. Manske, MD, discusses her findings on the unexplained increased risk of brachial plexus birth injury among Black and Hispanic infants, highlighting the need for improved prenatal care and further research.
Empowering ob-gyns to address sexual health concerns
May 18th 2024At the 2024 ACOG Annual Clinical & Scientific Meeting, experts emphasized the importance of equipping ob-gyns with the knowledge and tools to address sexual health issues, including hyperactive sexual desire disorder, anorgasmia, and pelvic pain.
Buprenorphine use in pregnancy linked to decreased fetal breathing movements
May 18th 2024According to a poster presented at ACOG 2024, use of the synthetic opioid buprenorphine depressed fetal breathing in biophysical profile assessments, but had no significant impact on other factors like amniotic fluid index or fetal tone.