Top 5 obstetric studies from October 2019

November 1, 2019

a BELS-certified medical writer and editor, and an editorial consultant for Contemporary OB/GYN

Ben Schwartz

Ben Schwartz is Associate Editor, Contemporary OB/GYN.

These are Contemporary OB/GYN's selections for five of the most noteworthy obstetric-focused studies that were published in October 2019.

Antidepressants and gestational diabetes

In a first-of-its-kind study, Canadian researchers explored how antidepressants and duration of use affect gestational diabetes mellitus risk.

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Does maternal gastric bypass surgery improve birth outcomes?

A recent research letter appearing in JAMA explored why maternal gastric bypass surgery may reduce risk of major birth defects in infants.

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Should ob/gyns perform ultrasound examination at 35-37 weeks’ gestation?

Ultrasound examination at 35 to 37 weeks may reveal fetal anomalies that could not be observed in earlier ultrasounds, according to research recently published in Ultrasound in Obstetrics & Gynecology.

Antibiotic use trends for vaginal deliveries

Published in Obstetrics & Gynecology, new research suggests that significant progress has been made in reducing antibiotic use without indication during vaginal delivery hospitalizations.

How satisfied are women with N₂O for labor analgesia?

Results from a recent presentation at the ANESTHESIOLOGY 2019 annual meeting indicate that women may be more open to using inhaled nitrous oxide (N₂O) for pain management during labor.