In case you missed it: Feb. 7 to Feb. 11
A look back on this week's news.
Optimal prenatal opioid use disorder care may reduce odds of preterm birth
An oral concurrent session at SMFM’s 42nd Annual Pregnancy Meeting highlighted an analysis of pregnancy outcomes after optimal prenatal opioid use disorder care.
Marijuana exposure during pregnancy may increase adverse birth outcomes
A review and meta-analysis in JAMA Network Open revealed women exposed to marijuana in pregnancy were at significantly increased risk for adverse neonatal outcomes, including low birth weight, small for gestational age, and preterm delivery.
A noninfectious "infection" after cesarean delivery
Experts evaluate 3 clinical scenarios and determine the appropriate course of action.
CooperSurgical to acquire the Cook Medical’s Reproductive Health division
CooperSurgical, Inc, a global provider of health products for women, babies, and families, announced Monday plans to acquire the Reproductive Health division of Cook Medical, a manufacturer for minimally invasive medical devices in the fertility, obstetrics, and gynecology markets.
The current state of uterine fibroid care
“Over 70% of women are estimated to develop uterine fibroids by age 50,” said senior author Irene Aninye, PhD, chief science officer for the Society for Women’s Health Research (SWHR) in Washington, D.C. “Fibroids are a complex condition that can range from being asymptomatic to having deleterious effects on a woman’s health and quality of life.”
Buprenorphine use in pregnancy linked to decreased fetal breathing movements
May 18th 2024According to a poster presented at ACOG 2024, use of the synthetic opioid buprenorphine depressed fetal breathing in biophysical profile assessments, but had no significant impact on other factors like amniotic fluid index or fetal tone.
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Laparoscopic RFA linked to enhanced pregnancy outcomes in uterine fibroid patients
May 18th 2024A recent study presented at the 2024 ACOG Clinical and Scientific Meeting reveals that laparoscopic radiofrequency ablation significantly improves pregnancy outcomes for women with uterine leiomyomas.
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Identifying gaps in syphilis treatment and prenatal care among pregnant individuals
May 17th 2024Preventing congenital syphilis comes down to quick diagnosis and treatment of the infection in pregnancy, and the number of missed opportunities to do so in the United States continues to grow.
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