Obstetrics

Higher maternal vitamin D levels in pregnancy were associated with reduced odds of early childhood caries and lower DMFT scores in offspring.

A new study reveals 3 NAD-related metabolites elevated in women with recurrent miscarriage, indicating potential risk identification.

Discontinuing GLP-1 receptor agonists before or early in pregnancy was associated with greater gestational weight gain and higher risks of diabetes, hypertension, and preterm birth.

New data highlight how optical genome mapping can uncover chromosomal abnormalities missed by traditional tests.

A review reported insufficient evidence connecting prenatal paracetamol exposure to autism or ADHD.

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Holiday meals carry extra food safety risks for pregnant patients. Here’s what ob-gyns should remind them before Thanksgiving gatherings.

Planned community births in Oregon showed increased risks only when hospital transfer occurred, underscoring the need for clear counseling and transfer systems.

A study found non-Hispanic Black women face higher odds of hypertension and metabolic risk, while obesity raises cardiovascular risk in women with PCOS.

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Two-thirds of pregnancies fall outside recommended gestational weight gain ranges, increasing risks for adverse maternal and neonatal outcomes.

New data show that any hypertensive disorder of pregnancy significantly increases a mother’s risk cardiovascular events.

Learn effective techniques for using a Foley catheter to manage postpartum hemorrhage and enhance patient care in critical situations.

Closed-loop insulin delivery improved time in pregnancy-specific glucose range in a randomized trial of individuals with type 1 diabetes.

Obstetric ultrasound of pregnancies less than 10 weeks gestational duration is an essential skill for the obstetric provider and has unique considerations.

A study found increased odds of pregnancy-related homicide in states with increased rates of firearm ownership.

A review found no causal link between prenatal acetaminophen exposure and offspring neurodevelopmental disorders.

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Survey reveals limited allergy referrals in pregnancy due to lack of guidance and long wait times, highlighting need for better education.

A phenotype linking hypertensive disorders of pregnancy with preterm birth and large-for-gestational-age infants may reshape understanding of maternal cardiovascular risk.

New research shows criminalizing drug use in pregnancy discourages early prenatal care and may push some patients away from hospital deliveries.

New research shows an increase in neurodevelopmental disorder risk among children exposed to maternal COVID-19 infection in utero.

A new study finds that laws penalizing substance use during pregnancy may discourage pregnant people from seeking medical care.

A study found mothers with preterm hypertensive disorders of pregnancy had the highest cardiovascular disease mortality risk with larger infants.

A study found that 5 major adverse pregnancy outcomes were linked to increased long-term atrial fibrillation risk.