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A new study reveals higher rates of severe maternal complications among Black and Hispanic patients with prior cesarean births, highlighting the need for equity-focused care strategies.

In this episode of Pap Talk, we spoke with David Hackney, MD, MS, maternal-fetal medicine physician at Case Western Reserve University and chair of ACOG's Ohio chapter for a full recap of where restrictions on reproductive rights have been and where they're going.

A new study reveals that combined oral contraceptive use significantly increases the risk of cryptogenic stroke in women aged 18 to 49 years, highlighting the need for careful risk assessment.

In this episode of Pap Talk, Gloria Bachmann, MD, MSc, breaks down what it means to be a health care provider for incarcerated individuals, and explores the specific challenges women and their providers face during and after incarceration. Joined by sexual health expert Michael Krychman, MD, Bachmann also discusses trauma-informed care and how providers can get informed.

A recent study presented at the 2025 ACOG Annual Clinical and Scientific Meeting found that most TikTok videos on hormonal contraception was misleading.

In this Q&A, experts explain how ACOG’s tailored prenatal care model supports flexibility, equity, and shared decision-making in pregnancy.