Top 5 journal studies of 2019
Our top 5 journal studies of 2019 looked at how midwives affect birth and care outcomes, benchmark data on pelvic exams, and more.
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How does the presence of midwives affect care and birth outcomes?
A study compared labor care processes and birth outcomes between births in medical centers with both midwives and physicians versus those receiving only physician care.
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CDC releases ‘benchmark’ data on pelvic exams
The CDC released an analysis that may be a benchmark for women’s behavior regarding pelvic exams before ACOG made a sea change in guidance on when to perform the tests.
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Cholestasis/stillbirth link: Reassuring data
International research offers data that ob/gyns can use to better manage cholestasis in pregnancy and counsel patients about risk of stillbirth associated with the condition.
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Risk of stillbirth in women who go beyond ‘term’
An analysis suggests that after a certain number of gestational weeks, the risk of stillbirth increases dramatically.
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Maternal folic acid and risk of autism in siblings
One study looked at whether maternal folic acid intake is associated with reduced rates of ASD in high-risk families.
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