Pre-term birth rates in North America vs. Europe

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. 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 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.

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

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.