Genetics: Myotonic dystrophy

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

Senior Editor Angie DeRosa and Associate Editor Lindsey Carr sat down with Drs. Vanessa Rogers and Shawna Nesbitt to discuss racism and unconscious bias in ob/gyn practice.

A new study finds first-trimester trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole use increases the risk of congenital malformations compared to β-lactam antibiotics.

A large Swedish study reveals a 21% higher risk of acute lymphoblastic leukemia in children born via planned cesarean section compared to vaginal delivery.

A recent randomized trial found no significant improvement in birth weight or key birth outcomes from antenatal trimethoprim–sulfamethoxazole prophylaxis in human immunodeficiency virus-positive pregnant women.

A large European study finds that exposure to fine particulate matter during pregnancy may increase the risk of childhood overweight and obesity, especially in children aged 9 to 12 years.