Periodontal disease and preterm birth

A pro-inflammatory maternal diet during pregnancy was linked to a 16% higher risk of type 1 diabetes in offspring, Danish cohort study finds.

This episode of Pap Talk by Contemporary OB/GYN features an interview with Dr. Kristina Adams-Waldorf, Professor in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology and Adjunct Professor in Global Health at the University of Washington (UW) School of Medicine in Seattle.

A new study reveals higher rates of severe maternal complications among Black and Hispanic patients with prior cesarean births, highlighting the need for equity-focused care strategies.

This episode of Pap Talk by Contemporary OB/GYN features an interview with Dr. Emily S. Miller, with Northwestern Medicine in Chicago.

A new study presented at the 2025 ACOG Annual Clinical & Scientific Meeting reveals that physiotherapy support during labor lowers the chances of cesarean delivery, severe perineal tears, and labor pain.

A study finds that esketamine during cesarean delivery may reduce postpartum depression risk, though further research is needed to confirm its safety and efficacy.