Maternal RSV immunization creates an important opportunity for obstetric and pediatric clinicians to coordinate newborn prevention strategies, according to Kevin Ault, MD.
Kevin Ault, MD, FACOG, explains that all four vaccines in ACOG's 2026-27 guidance carry direct newborn benefit and that prenatal conversations ease downstream pediatric vaccine discussions.
Kevin Ault, MD, FACOG, emphasizes that obstetric clinicians are patients' most trusted vaccine information source, making maternal COVID-19 counseling a high-value opportunity.
Amber Watters, MD, MS, explains how the ASA's statement encourages obstetric units to integrate neuraxial anesthesia into a formal external cephalic version process.
Kevin Ault, MD, FACOG, explains ACOG's extension of the maternal RSV vaccine window to March 1 and the role of passive immunity in protecting newborns.