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STIs during pregnancy linked to higher risk of birth complications

A new ACOG clinical guidance offers updated recommendations on umbilical cord management for preterm births based on recent evidence and analysis.

Hypertensive disorders in pregnancy linked to lower breastfeeding rates

A new study finds that infections such as chlamydia, gonorrhea, and syphilis during pregnancy significantly increase the risk of stillbirth, preterm birth, and low birth weight.

Contemporary OB/GYN week in review: Preconception care, infant birth defects, and more

Women with hypertensive disorders of pregnancy are more likely to never start or stop breastfeeding early, according to a recent study.

Low hepatitis C treatment rates reported in children

Review some of the top stories from the Contemporary OB/GYN website over the past week and catch up on anything you may have missed.

TMP-SMX in pregnancy linked to higher risk of infant birth defects

A national study reveals that fewer than 1 in 3 children with hepatitis C receive care, with significant gaps linked to race, region, and age.

ACOG updates clinical guidance on delayed umbilical cord clamping in preterm neonates

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STIs during pregnancy linked to higher risk of birth complications

A new ACOG clinical guidance offers updated recommendations on umbilical cord management for preterm births based on recent evidence and analysis.

Hypertensive disorders in pregnancy linked to lower breastfeeding rates

A new study finds that infections such as chlamydia, gonorrhea, and syphilis during pregnancy significantly increase the risk of stillbirth, preterm birth, and low birth weight.

Contemporary OB/GYN week in review: Preconception care, infant birth defects, and more

Women with hypertensive disorders of pregnancy are more likely to never start or stop breastfeeding early, according to a recent study.

Low hepatitis C treatment rates reported in children

Review some of the top stories from the Contemporary OB/GYN website over the past week and catch up on anything you may have missed.

TMP-SMX in pregnancy linked to higher risk of infant birth defects

A national study reveals that fewer than 1 in 3 children with hepatitis C receive care, with significant gaps linked to race, region, and age.