Obstetrics

Standardized second-trimester ultrasound screening for vasa previa showed high sensitivity, specificity, and perinatal survival across large cohorts.

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A phase 2 trial found the maternal GBS-AlpN vaccine to be immunogenic and have an acceptable safety profile in pregnant women and their infants.

A study found continuing metformin through the first trimester was linked to greater clinical pregnancy rates in women with PCOS.

A trial found that replacing beef with a plant-based meat substitute rapidly changed the fatty acid composition of breast milk.

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A randomized trial found that real-time continuous glucose monitoring reduced large-for-gestational-age births compared with self-monitoring in gestational diabetes.

A study found women with hyperemesis gravidarum face significantly greater risks of prepregnancy and postpartum depression.

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.

Michael Warren, MD, MPH, FAAP, explains the nation’s stagnant preterm birth rate and widening disparities highlighted in the 2025 report.