Breastfeeding is an area of medicine in which many obstetrician-gynecologists do not have a lot of clinical training. In this interview, we will learn how an expert in breastfeeding responds to the various clinical concerns and questions that patients bring to her. As a certified lactation consultant, Dr. Friedmann has spent considerable thought, time, and effort in ensuring the implementation and success of breastfeeding.
No link found between antenatal corticosteroids and child neurodevelopment
April 25th 2024A recent study found no link between antenatal corticosteroid administration and adverse neurodevelopmental outcomes in children aged 6 years or older, offering reassurance for late preterm delivery practices.
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Hyperoxygenation use not linked to neonatal outcomes
April 23rd 2024Recent research evaluated the impact of maternal hyperoxygenation on neonatal Apgar scores, revealing no significant enhancement in outcomes among women with pathologic fetal heart rate tracing and suggesting limited efficacy of hyperoxygenation therapy in this context.
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The benefits of concurrent fetal and maternal heart rate monitoring
April 15th 2024A recent study revealed that employing maternal heart rate monitoring alongside fetal heart rate monitoring during labor significantly decreases the incidence of neonatal encephalopathy and severe neonatal acidemia.
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How vitamin C intake in pregnant smokers impacts offspring airway function trajectory
April 12th 2024Investigating the impact of prenatal vitamin C supplementation on lung function and wheeze occurrence in offspring of pregnant smokers, revealing insights into mitigating respiratory risks.
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