Christian M. Pettker, MD

The use of “pregnant woman” or “pregnant person” and their respective plurals is being debated within many levels of the medical world, including major journals, societies, and associations. When it comes to pregnancy, what noun should prevail, or should any?

Intrahepatic cholestasis of pregnancy (ICP) occurs in the second and third trimesters of pregnancy and is characterized by pruritus and elevated serum bile acid concentrations.

Join Senior Editor Angie DeRosa as Sarah J. Kilpatrick, MD, PhD; and Christian M. Pettker, MD debate noun use.

Two physicians recount their experiences of losing a patient.

The NIH/NICHD has released new guidelines on electronic fetal heart rate assessment. Two experts summarize the new standards and explain their value.

The NIH/NICHD has released new guidelines on electronic fetal heart rate assessment. Two experts summarize the new standards and explain their value.