Maternal diet influences fetal thyroid function and chromatin remodeling complexes

Nicola F. Tavella, MPH, dives into his team's research on postpartum depression and unplanned cesarean delivery, which was presented at SMFM's 2025 Pregnancy Meeting.

AI-assisted software improves clinicians' detection of congenital heart defects in prenatal ultrasounds, enhancing accuracy, confidence, and speed, according to a study presented at SMFM's Annual Pregnancy Meeting.

Researchers have identified higher concentrations of microplastics and nanoplastics in the placentae of infants born prematurely compared to those born at term, a new study finds.

A new study presented at the SMFM 2025 Pregnancy Meeting found that homicide and suicide are the leading causes of maternal death in the United States.

In the study, investigators analyzed the Jada System in 800 patients from October 2020 to April 2022 across 16 hospitals in the United States. Results of the study were presented at the SMFM 43rd Annual Pregnancy Meeting in San Francisco, California.

A single oral dose of azithromycin in women in labor planning vaginal delivery significantly reduced the risk of maternal death and sepsis, according to study results presented at the SMFM 43rd Annual Pregnancy Meeting.