In case you missed it: Nov. 23 to Nov. 27
It was a very busy week for the Contemporary OB/GYN team.
This week’s top articles included:
Women with interstitial lung disease can have safe pregnancies
Pregnant women with autoimmune-related interstitial lung disease (ILD) can have safe pregnancy outcomes if closely monitored by a multidisciplinary team of physicians.
First enhanced recovery after surgery guideline for minimally invasive gynecologic surgery
The first Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) guideline for standardizing and optimizing perioperative care for women undergoing minimally invasive gynecologic surgery (MIGS) has been published in The Journal of Minimally Invasive Gynecology.
L&D discharge profiles in the wake of COVID-19
The results of this retrospective study reflect experience with both vaginal and cesarean deliveries early in the pandemic, in comparison with similar periods in 2018 and 2019.
Oral and IUD emergency contraception provision
Less than half of ob/gyns offer their patients the two most effective forms of emergency contraception -- ulipristal acetate and the copper intrauterine device (IUD) -- according to a national survey.
Single iron infusion in late pregnancy significantly reduces anemia risk
January 22nd 2025A recent study found that a single dose of intravenous iron in the third trimester is superior to oral iron in reducing anemia rates in pregnant women, ensuring better outcomes for mother and baby.
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Study highlights need for interventions to prevent postpartum smoking relapse
January 21st 2025Smoking cessation during pregnancy not only reduces pregnancy complications but also lowers the risk of relapse and new smoking initiation in the first postpartum year, according to a recent study.
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