Celeste Krewson, Assistant Editor

In a recent study, uterine-sparing techniques led to reduced rates of recurrence and reintervention in patients with adenomyosis.

In a recent review, children with vaccination against human papillomavirus (HPV) initiated at a younger age were more likely to receive their full vaccination series.

A recent report from the CDC showed an increase in maternal mortality rates from 2019 and 2020 to 2021.

In a recent review, significant variety and dearth was found in the quality of supportive data which influences recommendations for use of medications in lactating women.

Visby Medical has announced its second generation point of care test for detecting sexually transmitted diseases in women has received 510(k) clearance and a CLIA waiver from the FDA.

In a recent study, active management for early pregnancy loss, also known as miscarriage, was seen less often in emergency departments compared to outpatient clinics.

In a recent study, women taking higher cumulative dosages of hormone therapy had a reduced risk of developing lung cancer.

In a recent study, women who experienced intimate partner violence early in the COVID-19 pandemic reported worse mental health symptoms and modifiable health factors.

At the 44th National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners Conference, evidence-based approaches for supporting pregnant adolescents were discussed.

At the 44th National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners Conference, guidelines for prescribing oral contraceptives were discussed.

Covis, the manufacturer of the controversial preterm birth prevention drug Makena, has announced it will voluntarily withdraw the drug from the market after recommendations from the Center for Drug Evaluation and Research.

HemaChrom, a digital startup company measuring blood hemoglobin levels with smartphone technology, has won phase 1 of the National Institutes of Health’s RADx Tech for Maternal Health Challenge.

In a recent study, worse neurodevelopmental outcomes were seen in children born preterm and with postnatal growth failure.

In ProgenyHealth’s 2023 key trends and insights report, vital areas to observe in pregnancy and childbirth are discussed.

In a recent analysis, worse maternal and neonatal outcomes were found when mothers were infected with COVID-19 close to delivery.

After observing an increase in the rate of syphilis cases, the Cleveland Clinic Ob/Gyn & Women’s Health Institute has partnered with the Center for Pediatric Infectious Diseases to evaluate the effectiveness of current testing strategies.

In a recent study, maternal depression during pregnancy was associated with offspring brain age, while recent stress in offspring was associated with a greater aging pace.

In a recent study, an association was found between vaginal metabolites and spontaneous preterm birth.

Artificial neural network models have been developed which are able to accurately and efficiently predict neonatal metabolic bone disease.

In a recent study, the infant survival rate among periviable infants varied based on the type of active postnatal care received at certain gestational ages.

In a recent study, the association between poor prenatal diet and adiposity outcomes in children was directly impacted by prenatal psychosocial stress.

A follow-up of a trial cohort showed that children aged 5 years born to pregnant smokers had improved airway function when vitamin C supplementation was administered during pregnancy compared to placebo.

A recent study found that while children exposed to benzodiazepine during pregnancy had a greater risk of developing autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), siblings without exposure saw similar risks of neurodevelopmental disorders.

After the Antenatal Late Preterm Steroid (ALPS) trial showed a decrease in respiratory complications following steroid administration, steroid exposure among newborns increased.

In a recent study, rates of urinary tract infections and invasive bacterial infections in infants aged under 60 days saw a downward trend monthly after the start of the COVID-19 pandemic.

According to the 2022 March of Dimes report card, it was reported that maternal and infant outcomes have worsened, with the preterm birth rate reaching 10.5% in 2021.

GSK plc has announced positive results for safety and tolerance of dostarlimab (Jemperli; GSK plc) in treating women with endometrial cancer.

In a recent study, infants born from mothers vaccinated against influenza were less likely to be hospitalized from the disease than those born to unvaccinated mothers.

At ACR Convergence 2022, Amit Golding, MD, PhD, outlined drugs recently approved by the FDA, and discussed the requirements for biosimilars to meet approval.

At ACR Convergence 2022, Hyun Son, PharmD, discussed the role of the FDA’s Drug Shortage Staff in preventing and mitigating drug shortages.